July 29 update…. We are reaching out to the Lost Shores Birthday Ride community today with the news that we have taken a decision to cancel the Birthday Ride planned for August 18, 3 weeks from now.

A few recent events and subtle signs got our attention and sometimes you need to listen when the universe speaks. By ending the event today, we close this chapter with a remarkable 7 consecutive cycling events all with great weather and all with no major incidents.  Best to be satisfied with that kind of good ending and not get greedy and push lady luck.

Folks with plans to ride here August 18th can still ride but there will be no organized event or rest stops. The routes are public roads paid for by your tax dollars and will be ultra low traffic on a quiet Sunday morning. We hope this allows folks with accommodations booked time to adjust their plans.

35, 50, 90, 120 km and 155 km routes await your arrival, all low traffic with stunning oceanfront scenery. Expect rolling hills, lots of them. The 35 km Intervale Loop is a less challenging route with with minimal hills, new paved shoulders and minimal traffic. Want the Whole Enchilada? Try the 120 and 35 for 155 km of true glory. All routes detail are shown below.

Here are the routes in downloadable format.

	Strava Link	Elevation Gain
35 km Intervale Loop	35 km Intervale Loop | 34.4 km Cycling Route on Strava	238
50 km Queensport Light	50 km Queensport Light Out ‘n Back | 45.7 km Cycling Route on Strava	557 m
90 km Lost Shores Loop	90 km Lost Shores Loop | 87.8 km Cycling Route on Strava	872 m
120 km Tickle Loop	120 km Tickle Loop | 121.3 km Cycling Route on Strava	1094 m
155 km Whole Enchilada	155 km | 155.7 km Cycling Route on Strava	1400 m
Fear and Loathing Hill Climb	Fear & Loathing in Lost Shores Hill Climb | Strava Ride Segment in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada	71 m

	RidewithGPS Link	Elevation Gain
35 km Intervale Loop	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33030016	238 m
50 km Queensport Light	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29351749	557 m
90 km Lost Shores Loop	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29351772	872 m
120 km Tickle Loop	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29351789	1094 m
Fear and Loathing Hill Climb	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31790971	79 m

Getting Here

Take the Trans Canada 104 to exit 37.  As you get off the highway from either direction, turn left at the stop sign and take Highway 4 for 1.5 km and turn right onto Highway 16 just before the railway tracks. Take Highway 16 for 30 km through Lincolnville and Boylston and you’ll find yourself in Guysborough. Highway 16 does a bit of a zigzag with 2 rights and then a left at the Courthouse Museum and Guysborough Mall is just ahead around the bend on your left, civic number #9996 Highway 16.

Where to Stay

Overnight parking is free at the Guysborough Mall and municipal parks in Dorts Cove and Queensport. There is also camping available nearby at Boylston Provincial Park or down the shore at Seabreeze Campground in Fox Island.

For lodgings, try www.visitguysborough.ca or https://www.airbnb.com/s/Guysborough–Canada.

Food and Beverage

• On site, Robins opens at 6 am with coffee, breakfast and light lunches.
• On site, Independent grocery store with excellent deli opens at 10 am
• Main St, Big G’s Pizza eat in or take-out. 902-533-1886, https://www.biggspizza.ca/
• Harts Store on Hwy 16 in Boylston also has sandwiches and more.

Got Questions?
Email rob@lostshores.ca or call Rob at cell 902-870-4793 (cell service out here is limited but a text will work).