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Biking in the Great Lakes Region What's New | General Resources | State and Provincial Resources | Related Resources 
What's New Sleeping Bear Dunes National lakeshore gets $1.3 million US grant to build hike-bike trail The Republic (1/12) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has received a $1.3 million federal transportation grant to continue work on a 27-mile hike-and-bike trail. Man bikes across Lake Superior recording sounds of shifting ice Fox 21 News, Washburn, Wis. (2/22) A northern Wisconsin man is biking across the frozen surface of Lake Superior. He took off for the week–long Apostle Islands Bike Expedition from Washburn, Wis., on Monday in search of the sounds of the ice. Radioactive industrial site stands in way of completing Cleveland's Towpath Trail The Plain Dealer (1/26) The director of the Ohio Canal Corridor is now more desperate than ever to find a way across 55 acres along the Cuyahoga River to build one of the final legs of the long-anticipated hiking and biking trail. Lift bridge to receive facelift through infrastructure funding Burlington Post (3/18) The Burlington Lift Bridge is getting a major facelift as part of the federal government's infrastructure spending program.The lift bridge is considered a key cog in commercial trade for Burlington, Hamilton and much of southern Ontario, given it is used by thousands of ships a year. West Side access to Lake Michigan is part of the 'Marquette Plan' The News-Dispatch (2/18) A visionary plan exists to string Northwest Indiana's Lake Michigan communities together, like a string of pearls, to create a regional gem known for its high quality of life. Michigan City is a pearl in that string. And West Side access is included in the vision for the future. Ohio adds to Water Trail Program with new designation The Beacon (1/21) The Lake Erie region is adding a second Ohio Water Trail with a new designation for portions of the Vermilion and Black Rivers, according to an announcement by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft.
General Resources Cyclotour Guide Books Publisher of bicycle tour guides for circumnavigating the Great Lakes as well as the Erie Canal and Finger Lakes. GORP's Regional Biking Guide Great Outdoors Recreation Pages Features articles on biking trails in the Great Lakes Region as well as nation-wide. Great Lakes, Great National Forests Thunder Bay Press A comprehensive guidebook to recreational opportunities and natural history in the region's national forests. Rails to Trails Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a 13-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching America's communities and countryside by creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. RideMidwest.com Information on trails in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio.
State and Provincial Resources ILLINOIS Illinois Bicycling Guide Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Illinois Biking Illinois Bureau of Tourism / Enjoy Illinois Illinois Mountain Bike Connection Guide to events, trails, and cycling stores in Illinois. INDIANA Bicycle Indiana Coalition Serves all those involved in bicycling by providing information, education, organization, promotion and advocacy. Indiana Trails Inventory Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) MICHIGAN Biking in Michigan Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) League of Michigan Bicyclists Information about Michigan cycling, including a calendar of biking events. Michigan Mountain Biking Association The MMBA represents its members as a collective voice to keep trails open to mountain biking across the state. U.P. Mountain Biking A guide to trails and biking events in the Upper Peninsula. MINNESOTA Hiking & Biking Minnesota Office of Tourism A list of all the state's hiking and biking trails, along with an explanation of available activities and contact information for each trail. Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists MORC is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to safeguarding the future of mountain biking in Minnesota. Yellow Bike Coalition Dedicated to transforming recycled bicycles into a fun, economical, environmentally friendly transportation alternative for Twin City residents and businesses. NEW YORK Bicycling New York Department of Economic Development Search for "Bicycling" Cycle Niagara! A site dedicated to cycling in the Niagara Falls Region. WNYSMBA Western New York State Mountain Bike Association An organization dedicated to maintaining and improving local trails, building new trails, and increasing rider awareness in Western New York. OHIO Biking Ohio Ohio Department of Transportation Cincinatti Cycle Club Promotes bicycling for sport, recreation, health, friendship, and works to improve bicycling safety and facilities. Explore Ohio A directory of Ohio bicycle trails. Ohio Bicycle Federation An advocacy organization representing Ohio's bicyclists at the state level. ONTARIO Bike ON Tours Offers bike touring throught Ontario. Ontario Cycling Cycling advocacy group. Thunder Bay Cycling Club tourist information Site offers general tourism and bike tour links and information for the Thunder Bay area. PENNSYLVANIA Pedal Pennsylvania A Philadelphia-based touring company that takes riders on fully supported bike tours in and across the Keystone state. Rails to Trails in Pennsylvania's State Parks Department of Conservation and Natural Resources visit PA - Bicycling Bikers of all skill levels will find something to enjoy on Pennsylvania trails. QUEBEC Biking in Québec With over 3,000 kilometres of bicycle paths spanning our beautiful land, there's so much to experience. Mountain Biking in Québec List of biking trails in Québec. WISCONSIN Bike trails in Wisconsin Wistravel.com Biking in Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Tourism Search under "Things To Do", then under "Recreation and Attractions." WORBA Wisconsin Off-Road Biking Association A statewide grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and preserving environmentally responsible off-road bicycling opportunities.
Related Resources GLIN: Camping in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Hiking in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Parks in the Great Lakes Region
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