Cyclists explore the Greenway trail system, traverse Essex County

Essex County was packed with cyclists Saturday at the Essex Region Conservation Foundation which held its annual bike tour.

The cyclists chose from five routes, which suited all skill levels, whether on roads or the Greenway trail system.

Highway routes ranged from 60 to 120 kilometers. The trail routes were 15, 32 or 60 kilometers long.

A cyclist heads out for a ride on Saturday September 25, 2021, during the Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour event in Kingsville. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star

“We want to showcase the beautiful and connected Greenway trail system that has been created with the support of so many donors throughout the region,” said Claire Wales, president of the foundation, before the event.

“Additionally, road users will experience some of the great routes of the County’s Active Transportation System and will include stops at some of our wonderful conservation areas.

Waves of a maximum of 10 runners ensured that physical distancing was maintained. All the riders started from Mettawas Park in Kingsville.

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