Dist., 173km, 25.5km/hr, Saddle Time 6:45
Nicest ride of the 5644 km that I have ridden so far. Beautiful roads that are catered to cyclists, interesting neigbourhoods with old homes brimming with character. It also doesn't hurt that there are no hills on the # 138 and that I had a TAILWIND for most of the day !!! I can't believe it. In a land that has more Religeous Icons, than I have beer empties, I was blessed by a higher power. Amazing. The only other time that I experienced this pro-cycling weather phenomenon was a couple partial days in Saskatchewan, otherwise, everyday saw a Headwind.
I had this campground pencilled in long ago. After hitting way more Motels than I expected, I was determined to camp. Well, this place has a security gate and is regularly patrolled. I was very dissapointed but signed in anyway. It was $36.00. Funny thing is that there is a "Welcome Cyclists" sign on the office wall.... F***ing Aholes !
The site that was shown to me was a pathetic swamp. I said to the idiot., "36 bucks for a swamp ?"
He gave me a site in the middle of RV land. This isn't a campground, it's a retirement home village. RV's and stationary mobile homes tricked out big time, and everyone has a golf cart to ride around. Why walk when you can ride, So Pathetic !
A young guy took the site next to me. He invited me over for Fire Time. Nice lad and his dog, Just as disgusted with this retirement prison as me. He is a Sean also. We had a good time drinking and conversing, I didn't get his pic though. Damn.
I love Highway signs. Makes me feel like I'm getting somewhere. Sometimes I pray for a big green sign.
I choose 158 EST
HWC eyeballs the 158 East
My big sister's name is Julie. She doesn't drink Pepsi.
Slow day. Lunch Special must be a non-Poutine friendly food, like Sushi... or is it ?
The sheen on the crops suggest a tail wind. Yes, it's true !!
Louiseville
No shortage of traffic here...
Very nice home-made lawn art
Photo doesn't quiet capture the feeling. These are private back yards to beautiful homes.
St. Lawrence R.
A lovely break spot for coffee and Gatorade
Ahhhhhhhhhh. ...Lovely. ... A beer would be even better. Alas, I must forge onward. The Saint Lawrence is truly a mighty beast !
HWC is loving St. Lawrence.
Kite surfing
Friendly. Lovely community.
Purple House
The good 'ol days
Strange old cottages, but amazing property
A beautiful structure wasted on a ridiculous habit.
Lawn Chair Anyone ?
Beautiful riding. No shoulder needed.
HWC loves bridges, something about the steel...
A tense moment... Tight fit, but. HWC was playing the "Cool Cat" look.
A very dominating view when crossing the bridge. The church fills your viewscreen.
My destination
My pathetic site inside RV Land
One of many streets devoted to the dead who believe that they are still camping.
This was the site that they were going to give me. A Swamp. And they had the gall to post a "cyclist friendly" camping experience. Ass Holes !!
Preferred mode of transportation in the camp was not walking, but Golf Carts. Pathetic.
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