Biking in a 30km Head Wind

Went for a ride last night with Lucy. We went along the river from my place to the Rockcliff Canoe Club. It was about 15km each way. On the way out we had to fight a 30km head wind, it felt much like we were going up hill the whole distance. Our average speed out was 18.5km/hr. On the way back along the same route it was 24km/hr. A tail wind makes a huge difference.

Lucy just bought a new mountain bike and I am green with envy!!! Nice bike Lucy!!!

Biking again this Saturday. Will keep you posted.

Cheers.

The First Big One - 30km Gatineau Park Hike

This is my first time posting so here goes........

So yesterday, Saturday April 25, Hai, Lucy and I (Paul) did a 30km hike across Gatineau Park. We started the day at Two Pines on the Eardley Mashame road and hiked to P7. The hike took a total of 10hrs. I would like to shorten that down to 8 or 9hrs by the end of our training.

The first part was off trail hiking with some navigation. (Darrel, thanks for the maps!!) Once we reached the fire tower it was pretty clear which direction we should take, Ridge Road is well traveled and well marked. We didn't see many people along the way. One group of Scouts and two other couples. However we did see three deer corpses along the way.

I can't speak for the others but today I am sore, the knees especially. Today (Sunday) we decided to do our own thing. Hai went climbing, Lucy went for an 18km run (crazy) and I did the usual 30km bike ride along the river. My hope is that by the day of the race walking, biking and paddling 30km is not a big deal.

Pictures to Fallow.....

Thanks to all who have donated!!!

Cheers,

Paul