Wasaga Beach to Orillia
Almost away at 7:30 this morning until we discovered a 'slack' tire on Taryn's bike. Kevin to the rescue...or not! All I managed to do was let all the remaining air out of the tire. About the time that I was getting concerned we figured out how my pump converted from 'schrader' to 'presta'. Success! On the road by 8:00 (I am sure that it was Patrik's fault). A quick ride along HWY 26 despite the volume of traffic and the rough surface. Thank you west breeze! After turning onto Horseshoe Valley Road, riding became more difficult due to some climbing and some minor bicycle repairs. Taryn's bike rack was falling off and it seems that after hearing some discussion it might have been Patrik's fault! Our ride along County Road 93 and then County Road 11 was a series of climbs but certainly rideable. And of course, a really hot and sunny day had to produce some rain, but only over where we were! A huge cloud (would not have been more than a km wide) went over and absolutely 'soaked us'! Welcome to Kevin and Sue's Cross Canada Bicycle Ride!
Our intended destination was Mara Provincial Park but due to it being a Saturday night in the middle of July, it was full so we are staying in the King's Inn in Orillia. It is a nice little motel that never left the 60's. When they found out what we were doing, they greatly reduced their usual rate and gave us a can of aerosol. I guess people feel sorry for us, or just think we are 'crazy'!
Daily Distance = 80.74km. Time on the bike s= 4 hours 5 minutes. Average Speed= 19.73km. Maximum Speed = 57.73km. Wildlife Sightings = Blue Jay, Blue Bird.
Kevin=3, Sue=0, Eric=1, Taryn=0, Patrik=0.
P.S. Another milestone was hit today. Sue and I have ridden 5000 km since leaving Vancouver.
