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Toronto to Montreal – the aftermath
I rode my bike 650 kilometers this week. What did you do?
Day 7 – Lancaster to Montreal – 116 KM
The last day. I was a little sad knowing that this was the final day of riding on this trip, but on the other hand, I really wanted to get to Montreal. There were two reasons for this: 1) To … Continue reading
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Day 6 – Prescott to Lancaster – 116 KM
Today really tested what I could do. One thing I learned from this week is the importance of a decent breakfast. Today, I only had a bowl of Corn Flakes and a small thing of yogurt and an hour into … Continue reading
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Day 5 – Kingston to Prescott – 103 K M
This was, by far, the easiest day for me. I left around 8:30 with some members of the group but once we got out of Kingston we spread out a bit. The road between Kingston and Gananoque was a bit … Continue reading
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Day 4 – Kingston
Today is a rest day. I’m taking my bike into the shop to get it looked at later today, then I’m going to see Miami Vice this evening.
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Day 3 – Brighton to Kingston – 124 KM
The theme for the day was Dead Frogs At The Side of the Road. And they all seemed to be lying on their backs. I must admit to being nervous about this stretch as the length was a little intimidating. … Continue reading
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Day 2 – Bowmanville to Brighton – 98 KM
I’ve taken my friend Todd’s advice and kept mostly to the lower gears so I don’t tax my legs. Last night, I spent the evening lying in bed (Dodgers over Giants 1-0, 10 innings. Maddox had a wicked sinker) and … Continue reading
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Day 1 – Toronto to Bowmanville – 94 KM
We left Toronto around 9:30 this morning along the Queen’s Quay and the bike trail that took us through the beaches up to Kingston Rd. I’m sure glad I decided to buy a pack for the front of my bike … Continue reading