Cycling Trip - Day 5 (G2G Double Double)

This is the last cycling day for me. Maad and I started at 3:00 am from RIM Park. It was another chilly morning dipping down to 4 degrees, glad I had my winter gloves with me. Maad was also struggling with energy levels (Poor guy spent two weeks moving, I would be struggling too). So we both decided to part ways in Blyth, where he got a ride back.

My friend Marv met me in Goderich at the beach. He was the backup plan, in case something wasn't working out. Cycling back, especially to Blyth from Goderich, is hard. I took a small break in Blyth, then pushed right through to Millbank, where I had a very tasty pita. When I left Millbank it was dark again, but it wasn't long before I met up with Christopher, who cycled with me straight through to West Monterose. Then it was just another 20 km home. I arrived home at 11:45 pm.

I burned over 7856 calories, and traveled 260.02km, climbed 737 meters, average speed was 17.4 km/h.

Crossing The Maitland River

I talked a lot about the Maitland river that I literally walk through by Auburn. The alternative is a 10 km detour around the river on lose gravel roads, which is not fun on a road bike. So I made this movie that takes me through the river. If you are planning a trip, check out my video.

Cycling Trip - Day 4

Boy oh Boy it was chilly this morning. The temperature dipped down to 7 degrees. BBRRrrr!!! I didn't leave quite so early at 4:45am. I also decided to take my time. The first 30 km was very cold. It was nice sitting in Tim Hortons for 1/2 hour. I got attacked by a bush while I was crossing the river. It was scary... it growled and then jumped out and bit me on the nose. I do promise it's bark was worse then it's bite. I was planning on taking more pictures and videos, however I ended with less. More volunteer crews were out laying down my fine gravel for the trail, making it better and better.

Cycling Trip - Day 3

Tuesday morning up and early again. Left the house this morning at 3:00 am. It turned out to be a day with some rain. Saw the G2G volunteers hard working on making the trail better. I arrived up at camp at 12:30 and Dad and Zachary had the heater on in the trailer, which was really nice. Thanks Dad & Zachary!