Putting Bromptons to the test
Penny and I got up early to head back to the observation deck to see the sunrise as well as the bridge crossing at Levis (Québec City). It was a calming ride along the St. Lawrence through lush farm fields. Continue reading Good to be home
As we wait for our bus to Truro I thought I’d recap the number of different modes of transportation used on this trip: Grace drove us to the airport Airplane to Halifax Bike to downtown Halifax via the ferry Rental Continue reading Our many modes of transportation
Looked as though we’d be getting rained on when we woke. Penny went to check out and shared our proposed route with our host who warned us that most roads are not paved with the exception of the Trans Canada. Continue reading Always listen to the locals!
As you know, we made a last minute change and ended up staying at the Chanterelle Inn. When I left off in the previous entry we were talking to Nancy, our server, why enjoying some local craft beer (Big Spruce). Continue reading Loved the Chanterelle on to Whycocomagh
Alfred mentioned that the ferry at Englishtown is out of commission. The alternate route to get to our destination was more than we could handle so Day 4 will now take use to the Chanterelle Inn in North River Bridge. Continue reading Slight change of plans
Kathleen and Alfred, with whom we spent two enjoyable nights, were the most amazing hosts. Upon arriving, Penny and I sat out on their porch watching the six resident hummingbirds buzz around us. The next morning we weren’t moving too Continue reading Cape North to the Keltic Lodge
They mean it when they say Highlands! Continue reading Steep!
It’s so great to find a small establishment that serves terrific coffee, baked goods made on site and even homemade porridge; good fuel to start our bike adventure on the right foot. Penny spoke to a couple from Colorado who Continue reading We begin phase two
A beautiful drive from Halifax to the Island brought us to Cabot Links, one the of top courses in the world. To say it was beyond my abilities would be an understatement. A beautiful course in an incredible setting made Continue reading Can’t really call it Golfing
We had a great route planned from the airport to downtown Halifax using Google maps. When the road went from pavement to gravel to rocks and then a baracade we started to question our chosen path. A quick check told Continue reading Why Google Cycling is in Beta