We are on the road again!….We finally got away around 10:30 yesterday. Leaving for an extended period of time requires a lot more logistical arrangements than just heading out for a couple of weeks. Making sure everything is taken care of at home and we have everything (and then some) of what we need on our travels requires several different “to do lists”. Once we were ready to head out we shredded them all….now it is just time to enjoy. Thanks to Michelle and Jason for holding down our fort at home with great support from our friends, Ted, Terri and Con!
Day 1 ride is all about testing. We always take note of how the loads are balanced. The smallest amount of weight can make a big difference when you are fully loaded, especially when you come to a stop. We also got a chance to test the new helmets, comms, rain suits and tires. Thankfully they all performed amazingly.
There was much discussion on yesterdays ride as to what the name of our “tour” would be this time….this morning I think we finally landed on one we both liked. It is from an ‘uphome” saying and describes what this trip will be for us. We have been saving our pennies for a while to do this one so we are going to make the most of it all.
Not much sight-seeing on this part of the tour as we stopped in Edmundston for the night, so today (Day 2) is actually our first official day of the trip.
We met up with some fellow riders from Dieppe heading to Ontario as we were leaving Fredericton after lunch. Great chat as they have done a lot of long distance riding as well, and we were comparing stories of where we had been and some we haven’t visited yet…always good to look ahead.
Got to Edmundston last night, unloaded (and as you can see by the pics below you can get a lot of stuff on a bike…surprisingly), went to the gym while Larry ordered supper. After that we went to the bar for a fabulous Margarita (the Best Western in Edmundston has one of the best). Teddy, our new travel companion, will be featured in many of our pics and blog….Terri and Con usually travel with us however they were unable to get away, so Teddy has been assigned to fill their shoes….so far he has been nothing but trouble….he seems to be taking over the bar, the beds and now wants to ride up front on the bike…..
Heading out today with a stop in Victoriaville for the night. Have not been to this part of Quebec and looking forward to what looks like another great stop.
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