20220925 ONXL Day 18

Today 115k for 2,411k. From Sharbot Lake (rockhillbb.ca b&b) to Ottawa (Ricky and Margret's (RM)). Yesterday I woke up with very itchy poison ivy bumbs and rash on many parts of my body. Must have got it on the many overgrown parts of the Ganaraska the day before. Unfortunately the Birksglen Park in Bewdley didn't … Continue reading 20220925 ONXL Day 18 →

20220924 ONXL Day 17

Today 177k for 2,296k. From Bewdley (Birchglen Park campground) to Sharbot Lake (rockhillbb.ca b&b). My right shoulder was really hurting (like last year's ONXL attempt) all day. So I mostly took the shortest route to rockhillbb.ca in Sharbot Lake … which I highly recommend as a place to stay. I woke up today in Bewdley … Continue reading 20220924 ONXL Day 17 →

20220923 ONXL Day 16

Today 98k for 2,119k. From near Coppins Corners (free camping) to Bewdley (campground but no facilities). Very slow slog through Ganaraska deep sand and trails blocked with fallen trees … so much that Ganaraska Conservation Area closed their trails because of storm damage. Also several video calls with Anneli about how to set the thermostat … Continue reading 20220923 ONXL Day 16 →

20220922 ONXL Day 15

Today 103k for 2,021k. From near Palgrave (at Sarah Caylor's home) to near Coppins Corners (camping). Following the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail. Km 23 to 27 will need a reroute as it is through farmers fields that are so densely packed with corn or soybeans or weeds that even hiking is almost impossible. The four … Continue reading 20220922 ONXL Day 15 →

20220921 ONXL Day 14

Today 146k for 1918k. From Collingwood (at David and Gail Jeffries) to Palgrave (at Sarah Caylor). David in the morning drove me back to where I left the route yesterday. I enjoyed riding the Blue Mountain trails with the amazing views of Georgian Bay. My legs were tired from yesterday's hefty climbing, so today's climbing … Continue reading 20220921 ONXL Day 14 →

20220920 ONXL Day 13

Today 143k for 1772k. Meaford to Collingwood. Staying with great friends Jeffries, who tomorrow will drive me back to where I left the route. Today the hills were brutal and many of the roads newly plowed, making cycling a hard slow slog. Enjoyed the several sections of single track. Here's the Relive video with photos: … Continue reading 20220920 ONXL Day 13 →

20220919 ONXL Day 12

Today 162k for 1,629k. From Juhan's farm near Sauble Beach to Hills airbnb in Meaford. Some harder single track, tough climbs, and a couple of killer steep hike-a-bike sections. These were offset by a tailwind most of the way. Here's the Relive video with photos: https://www.relive.cc/view/vYvEAQJWjGv Coming into Meaford I saw this Hills bike shop … Continue reading 20220919 ONXL Day 12 →

20220918 ONXL Day 11

Today only 78 for 1,467k. Short day as I stopped to visit and stay with my friend Juhan. The ride started with a couple of hours of lightening and rain so hard I almost couldn't see. Enjoyed the MacGregor Park single track. Tomorrow back to a longer ride. Here's my Relive video and photos. https://www.relive.cc/view/vNOP4NKKB2O … Continue reading 20220918 ONXL Day 11 →

20220917 ONXL Day 10

Today 175k for 1,389k. From New Hamburg (on GNR route) to Paisley (on BT700 route) where I am camping in the Paisley Campground. Vicky only charges cyclists $20! Hot shower. But first dinner at the really hip Paisley Common, which more belongs in Toronto than in sleepy Paisley. Check the photo in the video. Today … Continue reading 20220917 ONXL Day 10 →

20220916 ONXL Day 9

Today from Mount Pleasant (farmer's field) to New Hamburg (Inn) for 111k and 1,214k total so far. Shortest day as I had to stop four times to pump up my front tire as it was leaking through a sidewall gash that the sealant couldn't seal fully. Replaced the tire at Wheels on Peel in New … Continue reading 20220916 ONXL Day 9 →