P&S set out to cycle from Hamilton to Ottawa (Ontario, Canada). Along the way we kept a journal and thought it would be fun to share (with a few editorial changes). The trip takes place in the second half of August 2008, and new entries will be added over the coming weeks.Sigmund is our bike computer (Sigma) who analyzes our achievements and statistics. All other names are actual people.
Aug. 16th, 2008
Hamilton to Terra Cotta
Details - Sigmund says we rode 88km today in 4hrs 37 min. Had lunch in Campbellville. We are now camping in the middle of Credivale RV park. Not one that was on our list. Terra Cotta's Gardens couldn't be found.
Memorable moments - on 15th Side road (a great road to ride) we lost a front pannier (fietstas) because of a bump on a downhill. A road bike couple* coming behind us also had a mechanical problem after the bump. P's front wheel wobbled because of it. Beautiful houses, a few little lakes. Heard "Ordinary Miracle" by Sarah McLaughlin being sung at an outdoor wedding at the Terra Cotta Inn.
Beautiful moment - when the butterfly almost flew into P's face.
Not-so-fun moments - S shouted obscenities and sarcastic comments at 4 cars, crossing the 401 highway was narrow, and there were awkward intersection moments in Waterdown and
Georgetown. Not good blood circulation in P's right hand, Beth's bean dinner caused some unwanted gas, but generally a happy riding day. Also, a few complaints about S's second front gear.P led the way, tomorrow is S's day.
*they recommended riding Manitoulin Island and the cookies and New Year's celebrations in Glen Williams.
