Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Exploring on two wheels

TORONTO - To coincide with Bike Month, which kicked off Monday, the Park Hyatt Toronto has relaunched its popular Bicycle Valet program.

Hotel guests can check out a Trek Cruiser bicycle to explore the city on two wheels. The service is complimentary, but a deposit is required, and bikes must be pre-booked through the concierge. Guests can use the equipment provided — bike, lock, helmet, basket, bottled water and a biking map — free for four hours. A gourmet picnic lunch can also be arranged for a fee.

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For a gret day of cycling in Toronto, the hotel recommends the Martin Goodman Trail, the Toronto Islands and the Don Valley River Trails.

The Bicycle Valet program is part of a worldwide Park Hyatt endeavour to encourage local exploration in eco-friendly ways. It debuted in Chicago in 2008 and was later rolled out at 25 Park Hyatt locations from Sydney to Tokyo to Buenos Aires. For more on the program and the hotel’s summer specials, see parktoronto.hyatt.com.


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