Today was another ride from Burlington to Niagara, taking a route along Ridge Rd on the escarpment which was much nicer than biking on a service Rd along the QEW.
We are gathered at Burlington GO station, and ride leader Jimmy is briefing us. The ride was timed so that we could take the early train back from Niagara at 3:15 in the afternoon.
Off we go.
Through downtown Burlington.
Over the lift bridge.
Along the beach strip.
A brief pause as we exit Confederation Park.
Approaching the one big climb of the day up Dewitt Rd. You can see the faster group off in the distance.
Rest stop at the Camden General Store at about the halfway point.
Just a little further is the Balls Falls Conservation Area with a visitor centre and nice bathrooms. Just past this point, I am about to be dropped by Paul, Dale and Sharon.
Waiting for traffic in order to cross the Welland Canal.
Hey, a bike lane on McLeod. This is to try to make the overpass over the 403 Fort Erie a little safer.
I would rate this treatment at the off ramp as mediocre, but better than some other treatments that I’ve seen.
Seeing the mist as I approach the falls.
Took a minute to take a selfie.
Lunch with a flight of beers and fish and chips at Taps Brewhouse. The food was good, but this was about a week’s worth of fried food for me.
A nice 100K + ride to Niagara. Thanks to Jimmy for organizing, and to the other TBN members and guests for good company.
Oh man, if I knew your group was biking to N.F I would’ve met you guys there…I’m in Welland, so I know that draw bridge and McLeod st. Actually, Sunday I biked to N.F via St. Catherines and Niagara on the Lake…also a 100 kms ride-loop from Welland.