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”
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#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”
Exploring Hamilton Mountain Staircases
My daughter began attending Mohawk College in the upper city on the mountain in Hamilton in January. Shortly after she began I discovered that there are several sets of steps from the lower city to the upper city. As someone who has climbed the CN Tower for the past nine years I was intrigued. Also,Continue reading “Exploring Hamilton Mountain Staircases”
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”
Winter Getaway – February 1-3, 2015 – Part 1
I am almost two months late with this post and got out of the habit of blogging since late January. I am going to try to get back into it. Surprisingly, my two oldest teens both inquired why I had stopped blogging, which means they must have been reading my posts, which is as goodContinue reading “Winter Getaway – February 1-3, 2015 – Part 1”
Winter Getaway – February 1-3, 2015 – Part 2
I just haven’t been feeling like blogging lately, but I do want to keep it up for the very reasons I started blogging last summer: I am hoping that by reviewing my day and writing about it, the details will stick in my mind better. Failing that, I’ll be able to refer back to theContinue reading “Winter Getaway – February 1-3, 2015 – Part 2”