Chapter 3. Canal rides

In my opinion, “the canals” (actually straightened rivers) provide the nicest riding in that area. Good, tree lined roads, almost no cars.  Not really Shanghai!

3_1 Complete Canal Chenta.gpx

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Distance: 143km, Intro: Includes all parts of above routes

3.2 North leg Canal Chenta.gpx,

Distance: 128km, Intro: does not include the green part of “B”

3 3 South leg Canal Chenta.gpx

Distance: 125km, Intro: does not include the green part of “A”

3 4 Short Canal Chenta.gpx

Distance: 110km, Intro: includes neither “A” nor “B”

3 5 Lazy Canal Chenta.gpx

Distance: 105km, Intro: is a total shortcut through the canals

Submitted by JoeM January 2015

AlexD’s attempt at getting under a water pipe on the canal river;