Bright 'n Early at Puslinch

Puslinch is one of my absolute favorite trails in the Greater Toronto Area and probably one of the least known. There are several parking lots that access Puslinch; however the easiest is the South McDonald's parking lot off the 401 just east of exit 286. From there you have access to about 40km of single track, as well as, probably 20km of double track. There are two completely different sides to Puslinch; the flat, flowing and very fast glades sections where you cut and carve your way through a tight knit maze of trails. Then on the west side are some great climbs covered in roots and rocks that require some technical skills to manoeuvre.

Being the long weekend and most people escaping to cottage country or spending time with their family, it was only Steve, Kurt and I out for the ride. And since we all have girlfriends/wives we had to sneak out bright and early in the morning.

We recently jinxed ourselves and said that we haven't had any flat tires in a while...naturally it would be me to break that streak with 2 flats in the last 2 rides.

Oh well, it gave Steve a minute to walk his bike over to us after a tough climb. Steve has been complaining I haven't mentioned him in any of my blogs to date. There you go, buddy. Consider yourself acknowledged. Be careful what you wish for.

If you are looking for a fast ride with narrowly missing trees then Puslinch is the place to go. Trust me.

Andrew Nause