Bathurst to Miramichi
When we woke this morning the temperature was a 'brisk' 6 degrees. I thought this was summer! On the road by 8:00 after a 'full' continental breakfast at our motel. An easy ride through the city of Bathurst as it was Sunday morning and no-one was on the streets. Great for cyclists! As we left the city we soon realized that 'Mother Nature' was not on our side. The predicted 10 km wind from the southwest soon became a 'full blown headwind'. We do not know how strong but 'suffice it to say' it was 'considerably' stronger than 10 km. As we continued across the Acadian Peninsula it became quite clear that the day was going to be even tougher as the hills began to appear. Once on Hwy 8 we were challenged by a series of climbs one of which was 2.5 km long. (And do not forget the headwind)!!! And the scenery was truly non-existent. If you like pavement and scrubby trees this is the road for you!
We are staying at Camping Miramichi, 10 km south of the city. It is a nice little campground with very friendly owners and fellow campers.
Daily Distance = 96.32 km. Time on the bikes = 6 hours 42 minutes. Average Speed = 14.36 km. Maximum Speed = 42.90 km. Wildlife Sightings = Red Squirrel, Bluebird, Black Duck, Merlins, Mud tracks of Moose on the highway...Eric and Sue!
Kevin = 3, Sue = 0, Eric = 1.
