That's French for La Route Verte is da shit! A network of bike paths that cover the entire province of Québec. In cities and on bridges, we have our own lane, our own traffic signals...in the country, we have quiet roads, parks, riverside riding. It's a dream. The route is clearly marked by signs and, along the way, there are hotels and campgrounds that are approved as cyclist friendly, which means there's safe storage for our bikes and there's food that has enough carbs, protein, and fresh fruits and vegetables to meet our needs. I'm not kidding. These places can't get approved by the government unless they're gonna feed us properly. Did I mention how much we love this? BECAUSE WE LOVE THIS.
This could also be easily called the House Envy Route. The Québec countryside seems to be populated almost exclusively by lovely little stone houses with freshly painted trim and terraces. The villages are equally charming, each with a Catholic church that's at least a couple hundred year's old at its heart, surrounded by, of course, more stone houses with freshly painted trim and a handful of pubs and bistros. I would give a cycling tour on La Route a heartfelt endorsement for anyone looking for a fun vacation.
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