Day 7 & 8-Ending Early and a Shortcut
Yesterday we took it “easy,” covering 16 miles and 1,000 feet of ascent. Today we did 44 miles and 2600 feet of ascent (per Gaia GPS).
But we are now in Gaspé!!Read More »Day 7 & 8-Ending Early and a Shortcut
Canada bike trip
Day 6-A Day of Extremes
Today started easy and ended hard. Read More »Day 6-A Day of Extremes
Day 5-Hallelujah a Tailwind
We “lost” 10 miles yesterday and stopped early at Gîte du Domaine-Joseph Ross. We decided to try to recoup those miles today, for a total of 57 miles. Our longest day if we don’t have to make up any miles, and my longest mileage in a day to date. (57 miles!)Read More »Day 5-Hallelujah a Tailwind
Day 4-Windy and Rolling Hills
We left Matane at 9:30. It was inthe low 40s and soon after returning to the main road a headwind greeted us.
That headwind was the theme for the first 2/3 of the trip. Read More »Day 4-Windy and Rolling Hills
Day 2-Cold, Wet, Hilly
We finally got packed up and rolling at 10 a.m. It was overcast and 46F.
Our first hurdle was an extremely steep hill out of the camping site.
Nerves and Butterflies
The nervous system is a funny thing. It hasn’t kept up with the fast pace of human society. It’s still operating on good, old fight or flight: when something stressful comes your way, it’s either getting you ready to defend yourself or run away.
Less than two days before leaving for my trip, I’m not sure which way my body is leaning.Read More »Nerves and Butterflies
We All Need Somebody to Lean On
Saturday evening my friends joined me at the campsite. They worked their shifts and then rode the 20-ish miles. They arrived after dark. (First part of trip here.)Read More »We All Need Somebody to Lean On
Crisis Created and Averted
This weekend I did my second fully loaded bike tour (first trip here and here). I made a few modifications to my bike and touring kit. I loaded up Friday and off I rode!Read More »Crisis Created and Averted
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