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I’m confused. Is this spring now – or are we in summer? Either way – there is a big, fat, long weekend upon us and that means that Farm Dog Cycles will kick off our second season in TWO SHORT DAYS! There are bikes to be tuned, books to be kept, desks to be cleaned

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How to: Wine Tour & Taste

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Having worked the tasting bar a few times in my day – nearly a decade of guiding wine tastings exclusively in our very own EPIC Wine Country, here are my best tips I’ve picked up along the way from the wealth of quality wine-makers and pro-tasters I’ve had the pleasure of learning from here in

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Spring Riding

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I’m just going to say it: Spring Riding season is here. The depths of winter have passed. There will be more snow, more rain, and lots more cold to come, but the corner has been turned. Bring on the commute! In October, I thought 5C was cold and I was a badass for still communting

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last chance summer!

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Kicking off the last official week of summer with a rainy day Monday. I’m making soup and dreading heading off to my office job next week. I’ll have to wear shoes – and PANTS – for the first time in months! There is LOTS going on in the next few weeks – on the bikes

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Dog Days

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I don’t know if you’re counting too, but we ticked past the halfway mark of August this week. The forecast for the next two weeks would cause any weatherman extreme jealousy 25, 25, 26, 25, 23, 24, 25….you get the picture. Sunny skies and smooth sailing, and we earned it this summer. Dog days, indeed.

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Farm Dog at Shores of Erie Wine International Wine Festival

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It’s official! We are very excited to be offering cycling tours at the Shores of Erie International Wine Festival this year! The Shores of Erie is one of the best festivals in Ontario, and one we wait for every year, since it happens in lovely Amherstburg, Ontario – just down the road. Featuring all local

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My Favourite Rides: County Rd 50 to Lakeside Park

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We’re spoiled. It feels like spring – and it’s only March. MARCH! I’ve been taking advantage of daylight savings time for a whole two days now. Two rides in two days, and it feels soooooo good! I wanted to start sharing some of my favourite bike routes in the ‘hood… just to give you a

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