First, don't change your computer to metric. I ride in the U.S. frequently and never change to miles as it is not hard to estimate where you are just reading the road signs or doing an estimated conversion.

Best short ride: Drive to Queenston Heights Park (free parking/washrooms). Take the Niagara Recreation Trail to Niagara-on-the-Lake. This is a paved bike trail and easy to follow.

Have family drive stopping at any of: Inniskillin Winery, farmers market, Rief Winery, Fort George (living museum) or the many shops in Niagara-on-the-Lake. There is also a summer theatre there.

Check for special events as it is 200 years since the War of 1812 and there are many things happening this year in particular.

Tom