Pontneuf to Louiseville, July 6. 108 km
I actually had a somewhat decent sleep, but we were up for the day at 5:45 It takes well over an hour to break camp and pack up. Bob had said last night that he would take me out to breakfast, figuring we would eat in the canteen at the campground. There was no sign of life anywhere and it was 7:30 so we headed off hoping to find a restaurant nearby. We went about 8 km and found a lovely place "cafe-Resto Sur Le Fleuve" in Deschambault. It wasn't quite 8 and although not supposed to open until 8:30 the owner welcomed us and provided a wonderful breakfast made with "local" products. Breads, jam, fruits, pate, eggs and the yummiest banana bread I have ever tasted. We sat on the back terrace over looking the St. Lawrence and watched some big tankers pass by. Back in the saddle and it was one of the most pleasant driving mornings as the road was flat and scenery lovely as passed many villages with quaint older Quebec styled homes. Lovely farmland with corn in abundant and in many fields it was taller than I. At about the 40 km mark we hit road construction where they were re surfacing with new ashpalt. In the 30 degree heat it made it extremely hot and it was like cycling on molasses. This construction lasted to the start of Trois Riviere. We had been following the route verte to get around the city which went ok until the signage ended and we didn't have a clue where we were. Two other cyclists stopped when we called out to them. They had come from Vancouver and heading to St. John's. They were on the #138 and advised us to stick to it to get through the city. Signage is poor at best and we cursed, alot!, what an assinine city. I am sure that as I write this there are tourists circling around trying to get out of there. Good luck! I vow never to return, EVER! On the outskirts Bob stopped at Walmart for contact lens solution and water. We head off and stop around 2:30 for a burger and poutine and root beer. It is very hot and we are pushing on. We pass a jogger and a little further aling a support van for "Run Curtis Run" . We stop to make a donation. Curtis is raising money for a hospital, childrens. He can be found on facebook/run curtis run. We told him where were heading and he took a photo of us. Back on the bikes for the final 14 k into Louiseville. We decided to Motel ut tonight because it is hot and muggy and I wanted to soak in a tub and sleep in a bed where the mattress doesn't delate. Enjoying a beer, watching Coronation Street and will conjure up some grub. We are about 140 km from Chris and Clo's and hope to make it there by early evening. Odometer reading 1268
I actually had a somewhat decent sleep, but we were up for the day at 5:45 It takes well over an hour to break camp and pack up. Bob had said last night that he would take me out to breakfast, figuring we would eat in the canteen at the campground. There was no sign of life anywhere and it was 7:30 so we headed off hoping to find a restaurant nearby. We went about 8 km and found a lovely place "cafe-Resto Sur Le Fleuve" in Deschambault. It wasn't quite 8 and although not supposed to open until 8:30 the owner welcomed us and provided a wonderful breakfast made with "local" products. Breads, jam, fruits, pate, eggs and the yummiest banana bread I have ever tasted. We sat on the back terrace over looking the St. Lawrence and watched some big tankers pass by. Back in the saddle and it was one of the most pleasant driving mornings as the road was flat and scenery lovely as passed many villages with quaint older Quebec styled homes. Lovely farmland with corn in abundant and in many fields it was taller than I. At about the 40 km mark we hit road construction where they were re surfacing with new ashpalt. In the 30 degree heat it made it extremely hot and it was like cycling on molasses. This construction lasted to the start of Trois Riviere. We had been following the route verte to get around the city which went ok until the signage ended and we didn't have a clue where we were. Two other cyclists stopped when we called out to them. They had come from Vancouver and heading to St. John's. They were on the #138 and advised us to stick to it to get through the city. Signage is poor at best and we cursed, alot!, what an assinine city. I am sure that as I write this there are tourists circling around trying to get out of there. Good luck! I vow never to return, EVER! On the outskirts Bob stopped at Walmart for contact lens solution and water. We head off and stop around 2:30 for a burger and poutine and root beer. It is very hot and we are pushing on. We pass a jogger and a little further aling a support van for "Run Curtis Run" . We stop to make a donation. Curtis is raising money for a hospital, childrens. He can be found on facebook/run curtis run. We told him where were heading and he took a photo of us. Back on the bikes for the final 14 k into Louiseville. We decided to Motel ut tonight because it is hot and muggy and I wanted to soak in a tub and sleep in a bed where the mattress doesn't delate. Enjoying a beer, watching Coronation Street and will conjure up some grub. We are about 140 km from Chris and Clo's and hope to make it there by early evening. Odometer reading 1268
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