Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Day 64 – Distance: 126.85 km
Grand Falls to Woodstock, NB
“By the time I got to Woodstock” I was not half a million strong, I was “just me”, and I was exhausted! I was at approximately 100 km at Hartland, and dropped into the visitor information centre to check whether I should continue on my route 105, which had been quite hilly up to Beechwood, but not too bad after that, or cross the bridge and take Hwy 103. The two ladies inside said Hwy 103 was a bit more hilly, but there was some construction on Hwy 105, so they would recommend 103. Well, I took their advice, and crossed the covered bridge at Hartland (fun), only to be faced with the biggest hill you’d ever want to see. I managed the first 20 feet or so, then walked the rest of the way. Well, I have to tell you, Hwy 103 would make a great training route for Lance Armstrong – but it certainly did not suit me when I was already tired. To make matters worse, I could see Hwy 105 from the tops of the hills I had to climb, and it was generally quite flat and close to the St. John River at that point. I was shaking by the time I reached the campground, and phoned the information centre to let them know their information was terrible! When I phoned Monique later, she laughed and reminded me of our rule “always ask at least 3 people before taking advice on routes”.
The rest of the day was fine, scenery wise, but as I mentioned, there were lots of hills. The road reminded me of the one in BC from Spences Bridge to Merritt; I was following the river, but not the river bed! I had some rain, off and on during the day, and when I was in flat sections close to the river, I had wind as well. I was okay with all, because I knew I had to pay my dues sometimes. However, I certainly didn’t think it fair to have to end the day the way I did (to be fair, the views were lovely, and for a Saturday morning training ride, it would have been great). We’re in the Yogi Bear and Jellystone Park campground in Woodstock, and have just finished a good supper, so I imagine I’ll revive. Forecasts for the next few days are for rain; I hope it’s not going to be too bad, because I really want to get to Shediac soon!
Grand Falls to Woodstock, NB
“By the time I got to Woodstock” I was not half a million strong, I was “just me”, and I was exhausted! I was at approximately 100 km at Hartland, and dropped into the visitor information centre to check whether I should continue on my route 105, which had been quite hilly up to Beechwood, but not too bad after that, or cross the bridge and take Hwy 103. The two ladies inside said Hwy 103 was a bit more hilly, but there was some construction on Hwy 105, so they would recommend 103. Well, I took their advice, and crossed the covered bridge at Hartland (fun), only to be faced with the biggest hill you’d ever want to see. I managed the first 20 feet or so, then walked the rest of the way. Well, I have to tell you, Hwy 103 would make a great training route for Lance Armstrong – but it certainly did not suit me when I was already tired. To make matters worse, I could see Hwy 105 from the tops of the hills I had to climb, and it was generally quite flat and close to the St. John River at that point. I was shaking by the time I reached the campground, and phoned the information centre to let them know their information was terrible! When I phoned Monique later, she laughed and reminded me of our rule “always ask at least 3 people before taking advice on routes”.
The rest of the day was fine, scenery wise, but as I mentioned, there were lots of hills. The road reminded me of the one in BC from Spences Bridge to Merritt; I was following the river, but not the river bed! I had some rain, off and on during the day, and when I was in flat sections close to the river, I had wind as well. I was okay with all, because I knew I had to pay my dues sometimes. However, I certainly didn’t think it fair to have to end the day the way I did (to be fair, the views were lovely, and for a Saturday morning training ride, it would have been great). We’re in the Yogi Bear and Jellystone Park campground in Woodstock, and have just finished a good supper, so I imagine I’ll revive. Forecasts for the next few days are for rain; I hope it’s not going to be too bad, because I really want to get to Shediac soon!
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