This was a tough day compared to all the other days lately. Left at 6:15 and rode 11 miles to the Oka ferry.
We had three hills, rather long, and I had to get in my lowest chain ring because I couldn’t get a run for it. I hate stop signs at the bottom of hills. We weren’t ready for those hills first thing in the morning.
We caught the ferry and crossed the Ottawa River. Soon after disembarking, we hit our first detour of the day, one of 3 or 4. Lost count.
Eventually we ended up on a very nice bike path, but with more hills. Also, twice there was a sign warning us of turtles, lizards, frogs, and snakes. Just what I wanted early in the morning. NOT. Fortunately, none appeared.
After getting off that first bike path, we ended up on city streets for the rest of the day. Saw the most unusual church steeple ever.
Pretty cool, but weird.
This seemed to be the day for bike issues. Ed’s rear view mirror that was attached to his handle bars fell off twice, Willma’s rear light fell off right in the middle of an intersection, and my bike bit me ( big gash on my arm that bled forever) when it fell over. Also, loosened the kick stand to make it useless. Ed to the rescue.
We had several rough roads today which prob accounted for things falling off.
I am so impressed with Ed’s ability to get us where we need to go. He never gets lost and keeps his cool through detours. He led us right to the door of our accommodation through downtown Montreal.
We are staying in a dorm of McGill Univ and these dorm rooms are like none I ever had. It’s like a mini apartment. Spacious with all the amenities like private bath, closets, tv, desk etc. Unreal.
We got here before our room was ready so walked to the train station so I know where to go tomorrow. All set for an 8 hour ride north.
46.8 miles today. 2538.6 total
BikerAl Across America 2018 