This morning I rode out of Sudbury, joining Highway 17 about 10 kilometres east of the city. From that point I stayed on the highway all the way to North Bay.
For much of the day it was a lovely ride, and I made great time (averaging 25 kmph), but you can see how narrow the paved shoulder was in places--and in many spots it was even worse--sometimes I could not even ride to the right of the white line.
For much of the day it was a lovely ride, and I made great time (averaging 25 kmph), but you can see how narrow the paved shoulder was in places--and in many spots it was even worse--sometimes I could not even ride to the right of the white line.
Sometime after 13:00 I reached Sturgeon Falls, just north of the west part of Lake Nipissing, where I stopped at an A&W for some lunch. That sweet root beer from the frosted mug always tastes especially good after a day of cycling.
Shortly after Sturgeon Falls, the highway runs along the lake, so I had great views to my right as I approached North Bay.
I am staying at a hotel downtown a couple blocks from the lake, so I rode into the city on Main Street.
After checking in, showering, etc., I called down to the Enterprise Rent-A-Car for a pick up. Tomorrow I am taking a rest day, so I am renting a car to get around. I am also very anxious about continuing on Highway 17 after the shoulder I had today, so I intend to see what alternatives there might be tomorrow.
This evening I walked down to the lake front to enjoy the sunset and read my novel. I was very impressed with its beauty!
For dinner I ate at Mr. Pancho, a surprisingly authentic Mexican place close by my hotel.
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