Monday, 17 August

We took our time over a very nice breakfast at the Doubletree, then hit the local WalMart for a couple of forgotten items. Within a couple hours we were across the border into Quebec, and a while later I had the joy of driving through Montreal. Between city traffic and construction it really wasn’t much fun, but we made it onto the Trans-Canada highway toward Quebec City. We pulled off at St-Hyacinthe for a late lunch at Tim Hortons [what a contrast to the Zoo at the On Route yesterday]- this one was the smallest and quietest TH ever]. We could see heavy clouds to the east and hoped the bikers weren’t getting rained on. Larry drove the last couple of hours to Levis, and we quickly found the lovely L’Oie des neiges (Snow goose) hotel.

We’ll be here 2 nights, and plan to visit Quebec City for the day tomorrow.

D’Arcy Reported on Facebook today: “Heading into day 3, on a one week, charity bike ride from Oakville to PEI in support of Wellspring Cancer Support GTA cancer support centers. The riding has been amazing, starting to head towards our night shifts, should end in Quebec city this evening. I'm fortunate to be with an amazing group of dedicated riders and friends.”

 D'Arcy and Laura on the road:

Riders Ahead:maybe L & D; the colours are right

Contribute to the Wellspring Ride to PEI

Our riders are Laura and D'Arcy McDonald 

 

Click Photo for Riders' Location at 4:20AM Tuesday 18 August

On the Road with the biking team (D'Arcy McDonald Photos)