4 Day 2: Port Hope - Trenton (46 mi)
I don't have a thermometer with me, but it was too
hot for cycling.
It wasn't too bad where I was running fast with a
tailwind or into the wind, but windless climbs were pure hell. I'd forgotten how
hilly it was in eastern Ontario. I'm not complaining, just explaining how
drained I feel.
About half the ride today was with wide shoulders. The other half was a bit stressful because I was passed by hundreds of cars in a relatively narrow lane.
Port Hope is pretty with its clearwater river running over rock ledges.
These old towns are all quite charming. Last year, I bypassed downtown Cobourg. I'm glad I saw it this year.
The route specified by Brian Hedney took me along the Lake for about 12 miles. I missed the Knight family apple orchard who I'd met last year, but the riding was fabulous. At one point a beach was only about 20 feet off the road. I was tempted, but hunger pushed me on to Coborne.
I stopped in Colborne for lunch.
A group of self-proclaimed "biker chicks" were there on a cycling loop from Port Hope. Unladen, they were enjoying their ride a bit more than I was.
Heading out of Coborne, I saw some wonderful copper cupolas. I wonder about replacing the shingles on my barn roof and adding a cupola.
By the time I got to Trenton, I was exhausted and dehydrated, but since the air wasn't smoggy like yesterday, I didn't have any asthma symptoms. I did have to call it a day by around 5:00, though. At 90+ F, I sought out a motel.
I have not seen any other bicycle tourists. Last year I saw several in this segment. I wonder if SARS caused cyclists to stay away. Wimps!
There is a phone in my motel room, but it doesn't have a normal dial tone, so I think it's digital and therefore dangerous for modem use. Also, it would be a long distance call. Yesterday's upload call cost me about $9 and the line speed was so slow that I didn't get to see my handiwork, so I'm going to wait for Picton or Kingston. Access is free from Kingston.
About half the ride today was with wide shoulders. The other half was a bit stressful because I was passed by hundreds of cars in a relatively narrow lane.
Port Hope is pretty with its clearwater river running over rock ledges.
These old towns are all quite charming. Last year, I bypassed downtown Cobourg. I'm glad I saw it this year.
The route specified by Brian Hedney took me along the Lake for about 12 miles. I missed the Knight family apple orchard who I'd met last year, but the riding was fabulous. At one point a beach was only about 20 feet off the road. I was tempted, but hunger pushed me on to Coborne.
I stopped in Colborne for lunch.
A group of self-proclaimed "biker chicks" were there on a cycling loop from Port Hope. Unladen, they were enjoying their ride a bit more than I was.
Heading out of Coborne, I saw some wonderful copper cupolas. I wonder about replacing the shingles on my barn roof and adding a cupola.
By the time I got to Trenton, I was exhausted and dehydrated, but since the air wasn't smoggy like yesterday, I didn't have any asthma symptoms. I did have to call it a day by around 5:00, though. At 90+ F, I sought out a motel.
I have not seen any other bicycle tourists. Last year I saw several in this segment. I wonder if SARS caused cyclists to stay away. Wimps!
There is a phone in my motel room, but it doesn't have a normal dial tone, so I think it's digital and therefore dangerous for modem use. Also, it would be a long distance call. Yesterday's upload call cost me about $9 and the line speed was so slow that I didn't get to see my handiwork, so I'm going to wait for Picton or Kingston. Access is free from Kingston.
Posted: Wed - June 25, 2003 at 07:43 PM
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