My fastest ride so far. I was psyched up about the Sudbury - North Bay leg of the trip because I heard bad reports about it so I headed out at the crack of dawn equipped with 2 carrot pineapple muffins that Claudette baked. She must have put some secret ingredient in them because I blew by North Bay before 10:30. So I called Claudette and she told me she put prune juice in them - that's what makes you go.
Hwy 17 has a paved shoulder, albeit a small one most of the way but new gravel on the shoulder spilled over onto the pavement in some areas rendered it useless in some spots. Fortunately the Sunday morning traffic was light, the wind westerly and the ride downright easy. After North Bay Hwy 17 merged with 11 again and it got real busy for a stretch but calmer again after the 11 split off to Toronto. After that the shoulder got smaller and the traffic heavier so I decided to call it a day at Mattawa. I had energy on reserve to go further but I have to abide by my own safety plan. Damn safety rules ;-)
Today's ride is dedicated to the http://www.typicallycanadian.com/ crew who rescued me from the prairie headwinds last May and drafted me into Moose Jaw complete with fire department and papparazi escort. What style! All the best guys - the future is yours.
Today's ride: 175.3 km.
Average speed: 25.2
Trip distance to date: 2501.3
Hwy 17 has a paved shoulder, albeit a small one most of the way but new gravel on the shoulder spilled over onto the pavement in some areas rendered it useless in some spots. Fortunately the Sunday morning traffic was light, the wind westerly and the ride downright easy. After North Bay Hwy 17 merged with 11 again and it got real busy for a stretch but calmer again after the 11 split off to Toronto. After that the shoulder got smaller and the traffic heavier so I decided to call it a day at Mattawa. I had energy on reserve to go further but I have to abide by my own safety plan. Damn safety rules ;-)
Today's ride is dedicated to the http://www.typicallycanadian.com/ crew who rescued me from the prairie headwinds last May and drafted me into Moose Jaw complete with fire department and papparazi escort. What style! All the best guys - the future is yours.
Today's ride: 175.3 km.
Average speed: 25.2
Trip distance to date: 2501.3
Wayne, You're looking good! I see the gut shrinking with every km, or maybe every 100km or so, but after 2500 km, who cares. What a trip. It sounds like you will be here sometime in the next 7 days so I will follow your progress especially when it gets down to the wire and as long as it is before the 19th and not 2am, I will have a cold one waiting for you!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rod
Thoroughly enjoying your blog, especially your 'dedications'.
ReplyDeleteStay safe.