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Speeding cyclists warned to slow down on Moncton trail

June 8, 2021

New sign on Riverfront Trail flashes speed if cyclist is travelling faster than 15 km/h

Kate Letterick · CBC News · Posted: Jun 07, 2021 5:00 AM AT | Last Updated: June 7

A new sign near La Bikery on Riverfront Trail in Moncton encourages speeding cyclists to slow down. (Kate Letterick/CBC News )

The city of Moncton has a new tool to remind some cyclists on the Riverfront Trail to slow down.

A school zone style traffic sign has been installed on the trail, behind La Bikery.

It will light up and show speeding cyclists how fast they’re going, if they exceed the 15 km/h limit.

Austin Henderson is the manager of strategic communications for the City of Moncton.

“This will give them a reminder that there is a limit on speed and that our trails are intended to be enjoyed by everyone and they are for everyone, so this part of our approach to educating residents.” he said.

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Eastern Divide Trail Route Nears Completion

May 21, 2021

May 18, 2021by Alicia Leggett   Followhttps://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?

After several years of planning, the 5,000+ mile Eastern Divide Trail is nearing completion. The off-road-centric bikepacking route will start in Newfoundland, Canada, and end in Key West, Florida, connecting the grand vistas and ecosystems of the eastern mountains via gravel, dirt roads, bike paths, quiet backroads, and singletrack. The route will be divided into eight carefully designed segments that can be ridden sequentially or independently.

Background

Back in 2015, the Eastern Divide Trail (EDT) was conceived to link the two great Eastern Continental Divides and create a bikepacking-specific route akin to the legendary long-distance hiking trail in the same region, the Appalachian Trail (AT). Similar to the AT, the EDT will connect the scenic eastern mountains and their seemingly infinite ecosystems via the historical and cultural landmarks, natural wonders, and beautiful backcountry that thread through some of the oldest mountains in the world. What this region lacks in oxygen-deprived, high-altitude passes, it makes up for with boundless folded mountain vistas, bristling clear streams, lush forested vegetation, ever-changing ecosystems, and layers of history. Indeed, traversing these landscapes can provide an experience that rivals the one many bike packers seek out on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.

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