So, I live in the Edmonton, Alberta area and want to take the Trans-Canada Trail to southern Ontario to see the Niagara Falls. I am trying to think of the best setup with a bicycle and trailer would be for the trip. Calculated on the TCT website it is 6104 km long (3793 miles) Trans Canada Trail | Explore the Map (tctrail.ca). Sadly the option to show the elevation of said route isn't working, but as I have traveled through the Sudbury, ON region before, I do know there are mountainous areas.
So, some general questions I have are:
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What would be better for the cargo of my trip? A) Cargo bags i.e. panniers, etc or (B) A trailer?
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Is it smarter to do a mountain bike or road bike? or is e-bike the better option?
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If e-bike/trailer option is a good way to go, what about a light-weight bicycle camper with solar and a battery pack like a jackery?
Essentially I am looking for a way to enjoy the experience the trail has to offer and get to my destination. I am hoping the experience of the others in this sub-reddit can help answer my questions or formulate a proper plan that is actually feasible. I have general bike maintenance knowledge, years of experience in camping and survival, still learning about ebike maintenance and solar. I am currently getting back into shape after a recent "letting go" of myself (man I love chicken nuggets haha). Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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