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Escape the 400s—Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Don't waste precious time on the bike slogging along on the 401 when you can be zipping along these secondary routes!
By Mike Jacobs Mike is passionate about sharing his love for the North with the rest of the world.
April 12, 2023

We'll have more on where to ride in Peterborough and the Kawarthas real soon.

In the meantime here's a sneak peak at the routes that we'll be highlighting:

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About Mike Jacobs

Mike is an avid Northern traveller, having spent years traversing its backroads, and visiting its remote lodges and fun cities by car, RV, motorcycle, and boat. There's always something new to discover in the North and Mike never shies away from the next great adventure. Mike is the chairman of the board for the Tourism Technology Company.

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