Over labour day weekend I had my first long trip in awhile, riding from Toronto, down to my parents place just outside of Woodstock, Ont, and then onto a friends in Dorchester, up to Sarnia, and all around Harsen's Island just over into Michigan.
Many highlights, and one crazy highlight of getting caught in a horrible thunderstorm on the way home Saturday night and getting separated. Nice to have caring friends who later send you a text message saying "Where the hell are you!". Luckily some couple took me in, gave me some water and a towel until the storm passed!
By far the best highlight was the ride from my parents place to my friends in Dorchester in which my dad came for the ride in his very bright yellow goldwing. My dad's getting up there in years and recently bought a convertible mustang which will likely eventually replace his Goldwing as his summer fun, so it was great to finally get to ride along side him. He gave me my first road bike almost 20 years ago, a 1984 Yamaha Heritage Special and when he heard I got back into biking this summer, was excited to go for a ride together. Glad we finally did.
Many highlights, and one crazy highlight of getting caught in a horrible thunderstorm on the way home Saturday night and getting separated. Nice to have caring friends who later send you a text message saying "Where the hell are you!". Luckily some couple took me in, gave me some water and a towel until the storm passed!
By far the best highlight was the ride from my parents place to my friends in Dorchester in which my dad came for the ride in his very bright yellow goldwing. My dad's getting up there in years and recently bought a convertible mustang which will likely eventually replace his Goldwing as his summer fun, so it was great to finally get to ride along side him. He gave me my first road bike almost 20 years ago, a 1984 Yamaha Heritage Special and when he heard I got back into biking this summer, was excited to go for a ride together. Glad we finally did.
