Richer to Falcon Lake
On the road by 8:00 this morning to a partly sunny sky and 18 degrees. Sure is nice to be able to pack most of the clothing in our bags and not have to wear every piece of clothing we have with us!
Today's ride took us through nothing but trees, glorious trees. And as we got closer to Ontario the rock began to appear! Very little traffic made the areas that had no shoulders more tolerable. An EAST wind made us 'work' for every kilometre we rode. We also left the railway behind today.
We are camping in Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba's largest provincial park. The town of Falcon Lake is in the park. We have decided to take tomorrow off as we are 'mentally tired' as well as 'leg weary'. We will recharge and start into Ontario 'fresh' on Thursday.
One of the noticeable changes today was in the animals, plants, and birdlife. Being on a bicycle allows us to 'sneak' up on things, especially the deer. They are not overly afraid of us as witnessed by me being able to ride within 10 feet of one in the campground.
Daily Distance=91.94 km. Time on the bikes=5 hours 56 minutes. Average speed=15.46 km. Maximum speed=24.80 km. Wildlife sightings=Red-eyed Vireo, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Hairy Woodpecker, Green Heron, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Deer (too numerous to count) Red Squirrel. Flowers=Yellow Lady's Slipper, Blue Flag
Kevin=3 Sue=0
