Thursday, November 23, 2006

Mel's Tour of Ptbo & Points West Nov 22 2006






A few hearty dudes have been cycling every Wed.Bob Penny & Robin on Nov 8,Conrad & Robin on Nov 15. Today Mel Johnson,Conrad Hill & Pete MacL took their turn(Pete's 1st ride since his crash). It was another great day for cycling,sunny & no wind.Mel lead us thru Ptbo to the Jackson Cr trail. We rode thru parking lots & walkways & only crossed streets(as opposed to riding on them).We then headed west to Hgy 7(there is a path at the bridge) where we planned to have lunch at Gramma's but she had left town so we returned via Stockdale Rd & Moncrief Rd to Lily Lk Rd & then back on the trail where we met Gene More in Jackson Pk. Cycled over the London St bridge & had lunch at Tim Hortons. We cycled 32 km on some new roads & thoroughly enjoyed the day. Will plan to meet next Wed if the weather holds.

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Conrad's 7 Bridges Ride Nov 1st


Today 5 Dudes(Robin,Keith, Don C,Bob P & Pete Mac.) joined Conrad on his 7 bridges ride on the cycling trails of Peterborough. The weather was ideal for cycling.Our route took us from Beavermeade aross the Otonabee R to Liitle Lake cemetery, then back over the railway bridge to the Quacker tennis club & up to the Rotary trail,over the London St bridge,then we wound our way to the Parkway trail & on to the Zoo. Then up to Trent returning on the Rotary trail to Beavermeade, having cycled about 25 km. Lunch was at the Porch & Pint pub.Unfortunately the ride was interrupted by an accident. Pete MacL crashed going up a curb on the way to Trent. Pete survived with a few abrasions but his helmet was broken in 4 places! The group were fantastic in coming to Pete's aid. Our thanks to Conrad for another superb ride. Will continue to meet at Beavermeade on Wed's at 10:00 if it looks like a good day .