Thursday, May 27, 2010

Trial runs in the Laurentian hills

Today Gino Kaly,Joe , Maureen and myself  headed up to the Laurentians for some serious hills and to get used to biking with most of the luggage we will be carrying. Kaly didn't have time to pack everything , since she just finished her exams , so she improvised by adding a few hardcover textbooks for weight.
Here we are starting out near  Saint-Faustin . We didn't get quite far, maybe  a kilometer before Kaly had a flat. ( 1 nothing for Kaly )
It must have been that chemistry textbook. So Joe and Gino proceeded to change the flat and we were soon on our way.  We only did 45k but in these hills that  counts for more.It was a good experience , climbing and descending the hills with the bags . We ended the afternoon at Bert's place soaking in his  hottub down by Lac Des Sables.
Only 2 more days to go.
Lee   

4 comments:

  1. Nous sommes contents de savoir que les essais avec tous les bagages se portent bien.
    Nous anticipons votre départ avec un peu d'inquiétudes, mais portez vos médailles de St-Chrystopher

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  2. Great cause you are riding for, hope you have successful fundraising! Good luck and may your flats be few and your butts not too sore!

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  3. Hello you all!
    Very eager to see pictures and read about your first 3 days on the road. I think all the praying I did for the rain finally paid off but I forgot it wouldn't be all that great for you guys and gal.!!
    Bless you all and Godspeed!
    Anne-Marie

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  4. Hey guys and Kaly, its Gordon. You guys can do it. Ill be coming out on my road trip for the summer to find you 4. Good luck, You can do it!

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