Aldershot-Erie

A near-perfect mid-summer 200: a serene climb along Hamilton’s shaded and gently sloped Escarpment Rail Trail, followed by a cruise across the bucolic Niagara Peninsula to Lake Erie before heading back to Aldershot station. There’s even time for a mid-ride swim in the lake if that’s your thing (and in mid-August, it should be your thing).

One important note for Toronto riders: the brevet starts at Aldershot GO at 8:00 a.m., and no train or bus service arrives in time for the start. Return service to Toronto should be available after the ride.