Bic to Amqui, Quebec

Yesterday the weather forecast included a rainfall warning again, and this time it in fact proved correct.  So, I decided to spend a second, rainy day in Bic.  It was the first day ever that I have chosen to not ride at all due to weather, but I was glad I made the choice, because it literally poured all day.  Anyway, it was very relaxed, and meant I got two breakfasts from the auberge!

Thankfully, I woke up today to much better weather--dry and double digits--so I was able to carry on.

I reached Rimouski, just a few minutes outside of Bic, shortly after 9:00 and rode through, mostly along wonderful cycling trails.

Then, at Mont Joli, I left the Saint Lawrence for the last time.

I started inland, to cross the Gaspe, southeast towards New Brunswick.

A Canadian Air Force Hercules had been flying overhead for at least half an hour, and it was landing as I rode by the Mont Joli airport.

From Mont Joli I had about another 70 kilometres of riding, and I was certainly enjoying myself more than I had either Sunday or Monday.  No doubt the improved weather helped.

For the most part I was riding on Rte 132, but at a small town called Sayabec I left the highway and took the back roads for 15 kilometres, which was a real highlight.

I rejoined the highway near Lake Matapedia, and from there it was just a few more kilometres into Amqui.

I rode into town just before 15:00.

I stopped for a late lunch in Amqui, before checking in at my auberge, the Auberge Beauséjour.

After my usual shower and bath and rest, I went out to do some shopping, including finally finding a replacement pump.

I ended my evening with dinner in the auberge's dining room.