Author Archives: Paul

If you’re new to the blog you’ll want to acquaint yourself with the reason we’re at CG Bikes in the beautiful town of Belfast Maine. This post explains everything. For remaining three of yuz… Belfast wasn’t on our original route Continue reading CG Bikes of Belfast→

We’re staying at this great motel in Stratton where Charles engages with the young family who live in residence at the back of the motel. They have a horse, two Angora goats, a miniature donkey, chickens and quail. The two Continue reading Quail eggs for sale→

As you may have noticed from yesterday’s post, the servers, neighbours, hotel owners, have all be so warm and welcoming. Last night’s hotel was no exception. We were soaked and cold and the rain was getting worse. Anything would have Continue reading Kindness of strangers→

I know I’m a few days behind but I had to post this before i forget all the details. Leaving this fine hotel bright and early and all is going well. We immediately drop to the river and start a Continue reading Oh F*CK!→

An early start puts us onto Île Sainte-Hélène on our way across the St. Lawrence moving into the Cantons-de-l’est. A stop at Newland Café (Charles thinks I’m a snob always looking for good coffee – and he’s right). They even Continue reading Into The Townships→

A moderate day following roads and bike paths that we did last fall. Back then we were cold and wet but today is a scorcher. Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is a favourite and our goal for coffee. Following the fleuve once again, we Continue reading Encore Montréal→

Day three sees Penny and I heading north towards Alexandria on beautiful country roads along a winding river. Penny’s taking the train back to Ottawa then I’m heading back to get Charles for a short trip to Pointe des Cascades. Continue reading Canal Soulanges→

The Long Sault Parkway was supposed to be our first night’s accommodation (I’m so glad it was closed 😁). It was a nice quiet ride and also gave us an indication of the wind we’d face the whole day. Cornwall Continue reading Who has seen the wind→

Our trip starts from Charles’ place with a bit of a twist this time; Penny’s joining us and Bill’s staying home after a scare from his mom (stitches and a black eye – I didn’t ask too many questions) We Continue reading Great start→