Jul 30, 2008
Today saw us departing the lovely town of Kingston, home to a military college, maximum security prison, and Queen’s university.
The ride was a mild 106km along the Loyalist and 1000 Island Highways with highlights including many confused residents of Brockville, lunch by the lake, and quite a lot of (for us) fast cycling.
Fewer well-wishers today than previously, although there were a few individuals cheering us on from the roadside.
Tomorrow promises to be a day replete with natural splendour - I’ve switched to using my camera for photos instead of my iphone, so you’ll have to wait ’til Monday for those!
Stats:
Maximum temperature: a balmy 26
Top speed: 46km/h
Flat tires: still 0!!!
Jul 27, 2008
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
