It rained heavily overnight, and was still raining quite a bit when we got up to walk the dog at 7:30, so we delayed over coffee, until the rain tapered off. We took our time getting ready and having breakfast, to give the roads time to mostly dry up before leaving. We dried our chainsContinue reading “Whitby Getaway – Day 3”
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Whitby Getaway – Day 2
We got up and took the dog for a walk this morning at 7:30. It’s always funny walking someone else’s dog and encountering the other dog walkers who recognize the dog but not the people with her. We returned to the house for breakfast and checked the weather forecast to find that the day lookedContinue reading “Whitby Getaway – Day 2”
Whitby Getaway – Day 1
Cindy and I tried to put together a trip along the Waterfront Trail from Brampton to Cornwall that would have been a mix of staying with a friend of Cindy’s, a cousin of mine, and some hotels. But it was too long a return trip and we couldn’t find a reasonable way to transport ourContinue reading “Whitby Getaway – Day 1”
Greg’s Ride – Day 2
We breakfasted at Tim’s then went back to our AirBnB before heading the 300m to the start of the ride. Dayle found a fabulous house in a perfect location. This is my second year riding Greg’s Ride. I blogged about it last year, here. We arrived at the Legion Hall just after 9 o’clock soContinue reading “Greg’s Ride – Day 2”
To Hamilton for Greg’s Ride – Day 1
Today we rode our bikes to Hamilton for the 14th Annual Greg’s Ride. David and Dayle, Wayne and I are staying two nights in Dundas, where the ride begins. Barry rode with us to Burlington then back to Brampton. From their website: “In 2006, OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart was killed while cycling on Tremaine RoadContinue reading “To Hamilton for Greg’s Ride – Day 1”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Stats
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”
#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 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”
#2018ErieOdyssey – Prepation
Last year I cycled home from Ottawa with a group of six others. It was an amazing trip. If you wish, you can read a summary I wrote for the Ontario Traffic Council’s quarterly magazine, or you can read the daily posts starting here. You can navigate through the posts from oldest to newest byContinue reading “#2018ErieOdyssey – Prepation”