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But something in me lives for fall. I'm re-ener- gized (somewhat). looking for hiking and biking opp0r- tunities, trying lo outskate university students on hockey rinks, and generally enjoying the changing season. ere did the sum- l/Vi?, go? I swear it used to last longer, As a kid, looking at the infm- ity oftwo months offschool. summer stretched on forev- er. Cycling the Grand River The GRCA presents 'Your Valley' Br DAN SCHNEIDER For The Chronicle Undeterred, Sophie and I chose a section of the Cambridge to Brantford rail trail as our route, Early spring's sun had melted the snow, and we set off along the trail at Glen Morris in high spirits. At least. I thought, we would have the trail to ourselves on this frigid morning, Within 10 minutes, we were passed by over 500 cyclists, all taking part in a cross-country race starting Biking was the first adventure. And weather was our first challenge. After a March replete with resplen- dent, balmy summer-like days, I confidently set the biking date for the first weekend in April. On the eve of our adventure, it snowed. Thank goodness for our trails, There are incredible recreational opportunities right In our back yard. It brings lo mind two enjoy- able outings I had this spring. and want to repeat this fall, " all started in March, when I asked my two daughters if they'd like to bikeor canoe. "I want to bike!" said my eight-year-old daughter. "I want to canoe!" said my nine-year-old daughter. So we did both, Continued on page 16 _,,,,;::,::,)):)"""?):), " L "i"'),,,:)"-,)' Guam WORKI FITN " WI King St. S. Dan Schneider and his daughter Sophie on the CAmbridge to Brantford rail-trail in early April. ‘ ENN T, I work out for that 'il,: V _lg chocolate cake , Sometimes ... , . I work out just for me. Gum WORKOUT m RUNNING WEAlfarWOMEN FITNESS CLASSICS " King St. S. . Waterloo Town Square . 747-1424 Sometimes ... I work out for my health Sometimes ... 888-1010 For mmdtHidefefrteree1ra1?sEf88, 94 Bridgeport Rd. (at Weber, Idlers Plaza)