Kinmount to Bancroft
After a really good breakfast at our B+B and being reassured by the owner, Patrick, that our ride to Bancroft would be a flat one and that after Bancroft it would be more difficult, we hit the road a little later than usual, at 9:00. The consensus is that tomorrow might be 'very difficult' since today's ride was anything but flat, in fact, it was downright 'hilly'. With lots of rest stops, lots of liquids, and the wish by Sue and I, that we had the 'young legs' like our other 3 crew members, we managed to arrive at our destination in Bancroft. A visit to the local grocery store followed by a 4 km ride (in the wrong direction for tomorrow's ride) and we arrived at our campsite.
We are staying at the Bancroft Tent and Trailer Camp, a small campground with lots of permanent trailers, but only 5 dollars for a wheelbarrow load of firewood and free showers!
Getting dinner ready tonight was a bit of an adventure! I managed to burn water (with a little help from the powdered milk) and while 'chiselling' out the pot in the washroom, Eric arrived dripping blood from a self inflicted cut to his finger tip. (That is what happens when you play with Swiss Army Knives, right Eric?). 'Dr. Kevin' (who is more experienced than me with cuts?) managed to stop the bleeding and put a bandage on it. Do not worry Cindy he will survive!!!
Daily Distance = 87.82 km. Time on the bikes = 4 hours 50 minutes. Average Speed = 18.12 km. Maximum Speed = 62.25 km. Wildlife Sightings = Great Blue Heron, Pileated Woodpecker, Osprey, Campground Cat.
Kevin = 3, Sue = 0, Eric = 1, Taryn = 0, Patrik = 0.
