Aug 30

We finished the challenge with an easy ride close to home. Was nice to get out there together again. We were scared at one point during the challenge that we would be short. Illness, travel, and bad weather made us work a bit harder on a few days. See you next year!!

Aug 29

Whenever I have an appointment that takes me to a different part of the city I search out a hiking or biking path. Today was Costco day and I always take time to wander down a paved multi-use path off the parking lot. After this ride I have just a few kms to go.

Ken is a bit behind because work gets in the way. But he jumped on the bike after work and we will both finish up our kms on the next ride.

Aug 28

Today I decided on a shorter ride to pick up things from the local mall. Human error made me clear the route I was recording on the GCC app. I did have my Garmin going so I adjusted the mileage. Happy I did a short ride today.

Aug 27

Today’s ride was motivated by errands. I dropped a book off to a friend and decided to do a loop. Worked out great! And I inadvertently cycled by a favourite smoked meat shop.

Props to Ken for getting in an after work ride in the wind.

Aug 26

I am feeling the pressure from both the looming end of month and Ken a few rides ahead. I took advantage of the cooler weather and slight breeze that pushed me home.

Aug 25

Ken went out and braved the weather in town today. I have my fingers crossed for a bit cooler weather tomorrow!! I have some catching up to do.

Aug 24

Still at the lake with hot weather warnings but Ken still logged some kms. He came back to base and jumped in the water with his riding clothes on. We are both overwhelmed by all of the donations you all gave. We qualified for jerseys this year.

Aug 23

We both cycled at the same time today. I must have felt pressure bc I peddled faster with Ken following me.

Aug 22

At the park again. Happy that this one does not have as many of the big hills Asessippi did!! Ride solo this morning but Ken will log a ride later this afternoon.

August 21

Today was walking in Toronto day so no cycling. We are resting up for some highway rides this week.

August 19

We have been on a roll and our bodies know it. Very stiff parts. Back in the gym for today. Ken gets more kilometres in when we cycle this way. He is show off.

August 18

We decided to mix some exploring with cycling. Rented a quad cycle and then two regular bikes to explore Toronto islands.

August 17

We missed another day due to weather but planned some in door cycling while we are away. Not what we signed on for but it gets us our mileage while on the road.

August 15

The 13 and 14 were bad weather days. We are starting to feel the pressure of lost cycling days. Now we need to prioritize our cycling. We both decided to cycle Henderson. I cycled out. Kenn bright a vehicle which I then drove home while he peddled home. Not as much fun as peddling together but a great way to go further distances.

Aug 12

I dropped the truck to get new tires. Hopped on my bike and cycled the Transcona trail. Then an evening ride to visit family.

August 11

Ken is feeling like he needs a long ride today. I dropped him off on Henderson and he cycled into the city. I cycled to meet him for some socializing. It’s great when we can use our bike to travel to see family and friends.

August 10

Ken is back in the game. Another local cycling adventure.

August 9 Holly solo

Finally over the cold I gave to ken. Got back on the bike today for a roll around the neighborhood.

August 4 at the park.

Sadly Holly has had a summer cold take over. No ride today. Ken got out for a solo ride. He said ‘I am not going near the big hill by the dam.’ He came back bragging about climbing the big hill by the dam. Talk about dedication. Attacking the hills while using modified footwear to overcome the limitations of an injured toe.

August 3 at the park

Second day at the park we explored every road that had camping. Still lots of hills!! But we had ice cream!!!

August 2 First ride

We packed our bikes in the truck and took them with us camping. What could go wrong with that plan?!?! Camping in a valley where there are no flat roads. That is what could go wrong. Two middle aged, slightly out of shape people trying to cycle like we know what we are doing.