Putting Bromptons to the test
From the previous post, you may not be surprised that we were reluctant to get on the rail path immediately out of Sharbot Lake. More importantly, before doing anything, we stopped at the coffee shop for another great sandwich and Continue reading The road to Madoc
Charles warned me that there’d be some areas along the rail trail that might be questionable. So after picking up toilet paper in Perth we stayed along Christie Lake Road for as long as possible before getting on the trail. Continue reading Sharbot Lake
Day one is a moderate start to our trip with a visit and stay in Adam and Sylvia’s back yard. Carleton Place is home to Stalwart Brewing Co. which just happens to be founded by Adam and his friends. I Continue reading Short jaunt to Carleton Place
Yes, that was a joke. The “plan” is to train during the trip although Charles and I rode a perfect parallelogram out in Metcalfe yesterday in the name of training. We have an update about which Charles and I are Continue reading Training Plan
Leading up to the long weekend we three retirees are heading out for what may be our last group ride of the year. No camping gear this time; we’re heading north west from Ottawa for a possible bite to eat Continue reading Thanksgiving Ride
Everyone appeared to have had a good night’s sleep and I put on coffee immediately while waiting for breakfast. The weather report was for a tail wind, a welcomed bit of information. Charles seemed to be happy with his new Continue reading Day Two
Before you start reading, I have an introductory page which talks about how the three of us all happened to become acquainted. Chuck and I started our day on the driveway packing the bikes, enjoying a cup of coffee while Continue reading Day One
Okay, enough about the nudist colony. I’ve left myself about 110 km to my final destination: Dave and Allison’s place in Windsor. The rain has given way to cooler temperatures providing much relief only hindered somewhat by a strong headwind. Continue reading Final day
Tom and Val were great hosts at my first ever Warm Shower accommodation. They welcomed me to camp in their backyard, use a bathroom at the front entrance and in lieu of a shower the use of their pool. I Continue reading When in Rome…
I’ll get to Strathroy and my accommodation in the next entry. Packing up in the morning after my day off, I could tell already that this was going to be a hot day! Said a quick goodbye to Beth and Continue reading Strathroy’s Warm Shower