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”
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#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”
CeleBrampton
Today, I attended CeleBrampton for the first time. I volunteered at the BikeBrampton booth. BikeBrampton in an advocacy group that runs Bike the Creek, does cycling education and advocates for better cycling infrastructure in Brampton. I have never attended CeleBrampton before and didn’t know what to expect. Trystan and Owen came with me and roamedContinue reading “CeleBrampton”
Brampton’s Christmas Market
Last night Brampton’s third annual outdoor Christmas market began. Michael, Trystan and I attended this evening. It is not to often that we spend time with just Trystan on his own. It was the first time we have been to the Christmas market. When we arrived about 5:45 there were very few people around. WeContinue reading “Brampton’s Christmas Market”