Day one ends
Day one - departure day - started the ride in grand style 311 cyclists and many support crew gathered with friends and family on the steps of the Ontario parliament building. A few photos and speeches later, we were off!
The ride here to Port Hope was a lot hillier than I had expected - or hoped; by the time we reached the very last hill, it took every last ounce of determination to stay on my bike and keep cycling.
However, hills can also present opportunities for great fun and achievement. Earlier in the day, while riding a series of hills, a fellow rider and I tucked in on a downhill and hit 50-odd km/h, maintaining the speed all the way up the other side. Tiring, but fun!
Stats for the day:
Average speed: 26.2km/h
Top speed 58.1km/h
Distance: approx. 116km
Time in camp: approx. 2:50pm
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