Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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I headed out for a weekend bike trip this fall on the Simcoe County Loop trail. Things didn't go according to plan... but if 2020 has taught us anything, it's that all we can do is make the best of it!

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WEBSITE

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INSTAGRAM

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SIMCOE COUNTY LOOP TRAIL

cyclesimcoe.ca/simcoe-county-loop

MY GEAR LIST

Europe Bike Tour Packing Video: youtube.com/watch?v=TaYPJDfPV-o&t=79s

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