This blog post is late since Rani kept me up late talking and when I tried to upload pictures, I found that the internet at Summerville Bed and Breakfast in Port Hope was inadequate. I found the following day of riding grueling and discovered the Ajax Super 8 wifi was also inadequate, putting me twoContinue reading “#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Belleville to Port Hope – Headwinds”
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#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Kingston to Belleville – A Day of Contrasts
The day dawned overcast with a light rain. We faced the disappointment of knowing that John would not be able to ride with us today, due to his damaged ankle, and the concern that he might not be able to ride again, during this trip. It was our third long-distance ride day in a row.Continue reading “#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Kingston to Belleville – A Day of Contrasts”
#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Merrickville to Kingston
Today was probably the best day of cycling I have ever had. I think all the others on this trip agree. The day started with breakfast at 7 AM on the second floor of the 1840 Guest House in Merrickville. If you out of the French doors to the balcony showed a stiffly blowing flag indicatingContinue reading “#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Merrickville to Kingston”
#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Ottawa to Merrickville
The day started with breakfast in John’s and Jim’s room, packing suitcases, getting suitcases into the trailer, bikes down to the parking lot from the rooms, ensuring nothing was left behind and checking out. The original plan was to head out of town at 8 o’clock, however, we decided , only with about 80 kmContinue reading “#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Ottawa to Merrickville “
#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Meeting and Tour Day – Ottawa
What a busy day we had today. We started the day with the great breakfast in the common room on the 17th floor of the residence at the University of Ottawa where we are staying. Jim went shopping this morning and then set up a breakfast buffet in his and John’s room for us. WeContinue reading “#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Meeting and Tour Day – Ottawa”
#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Train Travel Day to Ottawa
I had a relaxing morning since the the bike and suitcase were packed yesterday and dropped off last night. I just had to pack my day pack and catch the 13:20 train from Union Station to Ottawa. It was my first time traveling by VIA Rail and it was so civilized – no security, quickContinue reading “#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Train Travel Day to Ottawa”
#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Packing Day
Last fall, as members of Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee and BikeBrampton chatted in the parking garage under City Hall after a committee meeting, I overheard John and David talking about planning a cycling trip from Ottawa to Brampton for Canada’s 150th birthday. Their inspiration came from Budi Tahir, a Brampton senior who circumnavigated Lake OntarioContinue reading “#OttawaBramptonOdysseyCycle – Packing Day”
Bike the Creek Practice Ride
As a member of BikeBrampton, a cycling advocacy group, I helped to plan the Second Annual Bike the Creek ride. Last year I was a participant. This year my father is getting married on June 20, which coincides with the ride, so I won’t be able to participate. Patti is going to ride without meContinue reading “Bike the Creek Practice Ride”
May 22-23 – Spin the Lakes – Part 2
The day dawned cool and sunny with a forecast high in the mid-teens – a perfect day for cycling. The 60km ride was scheduled to leave at 10:30. The advertised meeting time was 9:30, but since we were staying at the resort, we were told that we only need be at the assembly point byContinue reading “May 22-23 – Spin the Lakes – Part 2”
Great Summer Day
My friend Victoria and her children from St. Thomas are visiting us this week. One of the activities we always do when they visit is go for a bike ride. Here we are about to head out. It always surprises me how long it takes us to get going. Sunscreen needs to be applied. ShoesContinue reading “Great Summer Day”