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I’ll be back there in 6 weeks. Initially might not seem great for cycling but:
- plenty of great gravel just outside the city, some easily accessible by GO train;
- Road rides are fine once you get out a bit but also some fun inner city loops;
- A remarkable amount of off road paths in the city, you can do a decent casual loop without going near cars;
- CX and MTB trails in the Don Valley. I only rode cross last time I was living there but I’m bringing the MtB this time and can’t wait;
- Good local club scene if you are into that kind of thing;
- A bunch more cycle paths have been installed in the last few years, though there are tram tracks so beware!
- It doesn’t snow as much as the rest of Canada, so it is feasible to cycle all winter.
Not sure what “armpit” means, but can only assume it’s a compliment as I love the place. Otherwise I wouldn’t be moving back!

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Settle in reply to @cheekysnaker

Yea I think the armpit dig was referring to the fact there are other beautiful parts of the country, I mean he was Canadian but tbf he looked like a wizard and didn't cycle.

Interesting what you say about the snow there as I was wondering about commuting. Quick Google of Toronto mtb and it looks like there are some nice routes i've only ever done some pretty chilled cycling around High park and the waterfront before.

I'm with you on loving the place, I just thought it was more accessible than London in a way, perhaps some of that has to be being and outsider but I thought people were very friendly. Does feel a bit daunting to be honest, finding work, moving all our stuff, sorting out the visa stuffs although I did one for her to get here so it cannot be much worse than that. Anyways appreciated dude, good luck with the move back, are there any affordable/reasonably priced area to live downtown ish anymore?

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