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”

May 22-23 – Spin the Lakes – Part 1

Patti and I have been going away  for a long weekend each spring for seven years.  We take our bikes with us to do some riding, although cycling has not been the primary purpose of the weekend.  From 2008-2010, we went to Ottawa for the Tulip Festival and were delighted with what a cycle friendlyContinue reading “May 22-23 – Spin the Lakes – Part 1”

Sunday April 26 – Failing to Climb the Escarpment

Patti and I have signed up for Spin the Lakes on May 23 near Huntsville.  It starts at Hidden Valley resort, and they have a deal with the resort for participants to stay at a reduced rate, so we will drive north on Friday, stay overnight, ride and head home after the ride. The routesContinue reading “Sunday April 26 – Failing to Climb the Escarpment”