Here is a summary of all my rides. My goal was to ride 350km for the week and I just managed that. I believe that Rani, Wayne and Nelson cycled over 700km each, David over 600km and Dayle over 500km. It was a fun week. I feel like I cycled the right amount. I’ve beenContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Stats”
Category Archives: Bike to Erie
#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 7 – Cambridge to Brampton
I moved the van around the back of the hotel, before the others had to unload last night, to a door near our rooms. So there should have been no more hallway bike riding, but I let the outside door close while my things were still inside, and no one had a key. So NelsonContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 7 – Cambridge to Brampton”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 6 – Ingersoll to Cambridge- Part 2
If you read my blog post the evening of September 28, then you know that I fell off my bike and didn’t feel like writing about the whole day. I also didn’t have access to my photos since my camera broke in the fall. I am now home, have had three rest days and retrievedContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 6 – Ingersoll to Cambridge- Part 2”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 6 – Ingersoll to Cambridge- Part 1
We had an amazing ride this morning with tailwinds on very lightly traveled, smooth roads, and then onto a rail trail, that was like a cycle super highway – paved and signed and surrounded by trees. It was wonderful. After lunch in Brantford the rail trail deteriorated, with gravel on most sections, and asphalt onContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 6 – Ingersoll to Cambridge- Part 1”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 5 – Port Stanley to Ingersoll
What a perfect day. It started cool, crisp, dry and sunny at the beach in Port Stanley. Breakfast was included with our rooms, and was as good as the dinner that we had last night. It did take a while to arrive, which caused us to leave later than we had planned, but with satisfiedContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 5 – Port Stanley to Ingersoll”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 4 – Turkey Point to Port Stanley
I had a much better day today and I think the others did, too. The headwinds continue to be strong and persistent but we waited until 9:30 AM to begin as that was when the rain ended and we didn’t have any rain the rest of the day. Just as we were about to startContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 4 – Turkey Point to Port Stanley”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 3 – Welland to Turkey Point
It was a tough day today. We thought it would be the rain that was the problem, but it was the winds that were crazy. Constant strong headwinds the whole way, especially once we started following the shore of Lake Erie. Rani and Nelson headed out by 7:15. It took them a while to workContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 3 – Welland to Turkey Point”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 2 – Hamilton to Welland – Part 2
After seeing off the rest of the group, I had a great latte and chocolate chip cookie at Balzac’s. Then I found my way to the canal road and made frequent stops to photograph the sights. I pulled over in a hurry when I saw the lift bridge closing. It was incredible to see theContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 2 – Hamilton to Welland – Part 2”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 2 – Hamilton to Welland – Part 1
We started with breakfast at Denny’s, then got on the road just after 9. It was supposed to be 9, but as we were loading the van I couldn’t find my camera. I searched my duffle bag, and the bags on my bike – no luck. I went back up to the room – noContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 2 – Hamilton to Welland – Part 1”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 1 – Greg’s Ride
I awoke feeling the worst of my cold is behind me, packed my last few things and my husband drove me to David and Dayle’s house. Wayne was already there. We loaded the last few things, took a picture and headed out. The morning was bright, clear and cool. A perfect day to ride. ItContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Day 1 – Greg’s Ride”