Distance: 115.3
Time: 4:03
Elevation: 507 M
Weather: Sunny but cooler with nice NW wind to help us
Bathroom. 5
Flats: 0
We got us to a much cooler morning and were packed up in what I think was record time! We headed out and tried to do a bypass to not hit the busy intersection.
However there was a road closure onton the route. But luckily there was a biker we caught up to that took us through a path system to the Velorution Bike shop we were at yesterday right on Hwy 17. We headed off and warmed up quite fast so the outer layers came off.
We left town and watched for hwy 17B which too us along the lake and it was great. A nice wide shoulder abut a bit bumpy however not much traffic which was wonderful.
The first 40 km was flat and then we had a few hills but the ride was mostly flat and very pretty.
Small town along the way and we stopped for lunch at Bobbers in Bruce Mines. Definitely recommend it. Good food and the best cinnamon buns so far on the trip, hot from the oven!
Dave had a Clubhouse sandwich made with home made bread and Tons of bacon and real pieces of turkey and hand cut fries. He rated it second to Ricardo’s in Taber AB.
Along the way we meant Roberto who started in Whitehorse and hoping to do the whole crossing in 6 weeks. Also a couple of other bikers heading West.
After lunch it was a quick ride to the campsite. A bit of swirling wind but mostly at our back. Along the way we passed some very Amish type gardeners and wagons. Wished we had room for fresh veggies on our bikes. Also about 10 km from camp there was a fellow bailing his field and not far from him there was a fox cleaning up on the mice or other small rodents. I wish the road had of been better at that spot and I would have taken a picture.
Arrived at a camp where there are mostly seasonal campers. Nice campsite and I can see why people would set up for the summer here. Nancy and Dave’s night for dinner which was very good and Greg shared half of his butter tart I bought him in Bruce mines with me. I also brought him a cinnamon bun. Gotta keep him happy!😀
After dinner and a glass and a half of wine I was feeling a little fine! We went down to the dock and the water was so warm a swim was necessary. A nice dip then a shower, a drink of hot water and blog and heading to bed.
Greg talked to Mike today and he got out of the hospital yesterday and is eating and resting up before heading North to catch the train back to BC. He will arrive in Vancouver on Saturday morning. We are missing his humour and cooking. That is right Marise! Mike cooks very well. Now I am in trouble. 😜. We will also be totally lost without his knowledge of the French language and we are almost into Quebec. The rest of up will have to brush up quickly!
Anyway. All is well and it was kind of the perfect day!
Thanks for reading
Heidi
Time: 4:03
Elevation: 507 M
Weather: Sunny but cooler with nice NW wind to help us
Bathroom. 5
Flats: 0
We got us to a much cooler morning and were packed up in what I think was record time! We headed out and tried to do a bypass to not hit the busy intersection.
We left town and watched for hwy 17B which too us along the lake and it was great. A nice wide shoulder abut a bit bumpy however not much traffic which was wonderful.
The first 40 km was flat and then we had a few hills but the ride was mostly flat and very pretty.
Along the way we meant Roberto who started in Whitehorse and hoping to do the whole crossing in 6 weeks. Also a couple of other bikers heading West.
After lunch it was a quick ride to the campsite. A bit of swirling wind but mostly at our back. Along the way we passed some very Amish type gardeners and wagons. Wished we had room for fresh veggies on our bikes. Also about 10 km from camp there was a fellow bailing his field and not far from him there was a fox cleaning up on the mice or other small rodents. I wish the road had of been better at that spot and I would have taken a picture.
Arrived at a camp where there are mostly seasonal campers. Nice campsite and I can see why people would set up for the summer here. Nancy and Dave’s night for dinner which was very good and Greg shared half of his butter tart I bought him in Bruce mines with me. I also brought him a cinnamon bun. Gotta keep him happy!😀
After dinner and a glass and a half of wine I was feeling a little fine! We went down to the dock and the water was so warm a swim was necessary. A nice dip then a shower, a drink of hot water and blog and heading to bed.
Greg talked to Mike today and he got out of the hospital yesterday and is eating and resting up before heading North to catch the train back to BC. He will arrive in Vancouver on Saturday morning. We are missing his humour and cooking. That is right Marise! Mike cooks very well. Now I am in trouble. 😜. We will also be totally lost without his knowledge of the French language and we are almost into Quebec. The rest of up will have to brush up quickly!
Anyway. All is well and it was kind of the perfect day!
Thanks for reading
Heidi
4 comments:
I know all of your activity burns them off but kind of jealous of the amount of calories you guys can consume.
Not quite prepared to match you so will have to make do with less !
Looking forward to hearing from Mike on his return.
YUM Dave~~ That looks amazing!!
Cheers T
Keep that fuel going Dave! You'll be fine in Quebec without French. Just remember "Poutine s'il vous plait".
Yes Gareth. There are some of us who have never had poutine...so we are going to Indulge in the "best poutine place" in Quebec. We now just have to find it!!
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