July 6 - Day 38 - Thunder Bay to near Rossport
We pedalled a tough 140km today. There were quite a few hills. The sun was shining and we were hot. The day took a little bit of energy out of us. Adam fixed us up with ham sandwiches for lunch and we refilled our water which we were going through like crazy. We found the Rossport provincial campsite for the night and had smokies for supper. We went to bed around 7pm.
July 7 - Day 39 - Day off
So, we've already messed up our itinerary. We were still totally wiped out in the morning, so we decided to take the day off. We were able to check into a motel room early that morning and we just totally vegged all day watching tv. We were kind of lucky because it stormed all afternoon and all night.
July 8 - Day 40 - Rossport to Marathon
It was another tough day - 120km. The terrain in northern Ontario is prooving to be quite a challenging ride. Jordie is just guzzling back the water - she even had to drink some of Dan's today. Adam fixed us up again with a good lunch and then met us near Marathon later in the afternoon. We are staying at a campsite in town - Penn Lake Park campground. It will be another early night.
Welcome to Halifax
Dipping our white feet into the Atlantic
The Team
Big smiles
Touring the brewery
Kissing our Lobster
Jordie's parents
Petawawa Bike Shop crew
A group of local riders joined us from Petawawa to Pembroke
The Petawawa crew
Riding through town
Getting our picture taken for the paper
The Waltham Parade
A nice little crew of friends showed their support through town
In front of the Waltham store
Support Driver Adam
Adam favouring his swollen foot with a chair bag as a sock
Dan, Jordan and Adam
at the David Laird campsite in North Battleford, Sk
biking through Saskatoon
Darryl guided us through the city
Biking in the rain again
The day of the big thunderstorms and tornado warnings
Our new camping style
We don't need to pack light anymore thanks to Adam
Posin' with Rick
Smilin' in the Rain
Another full day of rain..... but we were still smiling...
Napping on the Job
We decided to have a little nap on the side of the road.
Welcome to Valemont
It's a beautiful little town
Nightlife in Jasper
Dan and Jordie outside the bar - the cop car in the background is getting a boost.
Glenn's gourmet meal
We feasted the night before we left Jasper
Lunch time
Grabbin' some grub on the side of the road
Welcome to Edmonton
Changin' a flat
2 flat tires in Edmonton
Tanlines of a cyclist
Jordie finally reveals her tanlines to the web
Gearing up at Red Shreds
Jordan, Mark, and Dan in front of the bike shop in William's Lake. Thanks Mark for all your help!
The Pacific...
Dipping our feet and bikes into the ocean.
En Route
Jordan and Dan riding on Day 1
1st Night
Lucked out with a cabin at the Tweedsmuir Lodge
Scouting "The hill"/Heckman Pass
Jordan and Dan scouting the 20km hill they have to climb
Summit Heckman Pass 1524m
We did it!
The Bear
Caught a little wildlife on camera.
Sunshine and Mountains
3 comments:
Jordie;
From all accounts anyone who has ever challenged northern Ontario on a bike has shared your complaints; don't let the granite get you down. "Land of the silver birch, home of the beaver...." the terrain is so memorable someone wrote a song about it. You are doing an awesome job, and I am so proud. Know that we love you. Pedal safe, pedal hard, pedal home
(eventually). Your journey is the kind of inspriation many a great Canadian novelist has used to create a great tale; Farley Mowat is sure to come knocking. Nancy xoxo
Hey guys! You're doing tremendous. I get goose-bumpy each time I check your site and find out how much further you've gone. You're cycling faster that I can keep up. Sure proud of you. I'm spreading the word. Hi's and hugs to you all and to Adam too - what a good friend to have.
A. Helen
WOW!! you guys have motors on your bikes?..
sounds soo good that your in my neck of the woods keep me posted as to the time your close to montreal!! take care safe journey...
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