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Montreal and Véloroute Gourmande – Day 2

We layered up for a chilly 3° start and rode up Mont-Royal for stunning fall views from Kondiaronk Belvedere. After coffee in Gare Windsor, we explored Montreal’s incredible cycling network—past Bonaventure Park, Habitat 67, and Parc Jean-Drapeau. Crossing bridges and neighborhoods, we ended at Saint Joseph’s Oratory, grateful for perfect riding weather.

Montreal and Véloroute Gourmande – Day 1

Our 12-day bike adventure begins! After driving to Montreal, we’ll spend a couple of days exploring before riding the Véloroute Gourmande to Sherbrooke and looping back along the St. Lawrence. My trusty, rebuilt bike “Theseus” is ready. First stop: the Brockville Railway Tunnel, then on to Saint Joseph’s Oratory for the night.

Barrie and Penetanguishene – Street Art

The blog post shares a week of cycling adventures through Barrie and Penetanguishene, highlighting local street art and notable spots. Using a map with pins, each location links to photos—sometimes murals, sometimes simply meaningful places along the ride. It blends biking, art, and exploration, offering a personal view of how public spaces and creativity intersect.

Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 4

Cindy guest blogs the final day of our cycling trip with nearly 1,000 m of climbing, gravel detours, and relentless hills. BLTs, iced coffee, and an award-winning butter tart kept us going. After battling traffic, we finally rolled home, tired but triumphant. Strava confirmed it—954 m of climbing. We are Amazons!

Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 3

Cycling from Midland to Barrie took us past murals, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, and the Martyrs Shrine. Steep climbs, detours, and trails tested us on the 100 km ride. We finished with a swim and dinner in Barrie—an unforgettable Ontario cycling adventure.

Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 1

Discover a scenic four-day cycling tour from Brampton to Barrie, Penetanguishene, and Midland. Ride quiet trails, pass through farmland and small towns, and enjoy colourful views along the Simcoe Loop. Day 1 highlights include local stops for food and quilting supplies, and a lakeside sunset over Kempenfelt Bay.