Gone in 60
Road warrior
Bleh! Hope the weather gets better for you guys!
Riding Across Eastern Canada ? 12 Days on 2 Wheels
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Django
Road warrior
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Yeah, Peter's garage has been a bit crowded since last week Monday. The two Japanese ladies have had to share the space with a German traveler whenever they're not out on the road. So far, though, they've been getting along just fine.
We had these trips so far:
- Monday June 15: get the bike and test ride around the block
- Tuesday June 16 - Sa, June 20: Ride to and around Gaspe peninsula
- Sunday, June 21: Ride to Stayner
- Monday, June 22: Ride to Muskoka, Parry Sound
- Tuesday, June 23: Ride to Niagara-on-the lake and Niagara Fall
- Wednesday, June 24: Niagara but with car to walk around and enjoy the Niagara Falls in shorts and t-shirt.
So far, we've covered 4,564 km on the bikes.
Sorry for the lack of updates, but our days have basically consisted of riding, feeding both the humans and the machines, and getting some sleep before doing it all over again. There simply hasn't been much time left for posting.
More stories and photos will follow once we catch our breath!
And of course, I have to give a huge shout-out to Peter for his incredible hospitality. He's been an amazing host, and his local knowledge is simply unbelievable. Riding with him on his home roads has been a real privilege — he seems to know every curve, every viewpoint, and every hidden gem in the area.
Now, to be fair, the weather could have been organized a little better... but I suppose even Peter's influence has its limits.
We had these trips so far:
- Monday June 15: get the bike and test ride around the block
- Tuesday June 16 - Sa, June 20: Ride to and around Gaspe peninsula
- Sunday, June 21: Ride to Stayner
- Monday, June 22: Ride to Muskoka, Parry Sound
- Tuesday, June 23: Ride to Niagara-on-the lake and Niagara Fall
- Wednesday, June 24: Niagara but with car to walk around and enjoy the Niagara Falls in shorts and t-shirt.
So far, we've covered 4,564 km on the bikes.
Sorry for the lack of updates, but our days have basically consisted of riding, feeding both the humans and the machines, and getting some sleep before doing it all over again. There simply hasn't been much time left for posting.
More stories and photos will follow once we catch our breath!
And of course, I have to give a huge shout-out to Peter for his incredible hospitality. He's been an amazing host, and his local knowledge is simply unbelievable. Riding with him on his home roads has been a real privilege — he seems to know every curve, every viewpoint, and every hidden gem in the area.
Now, to be fair, the weather could have been organized a little better... but I suppose even Peter's influence has its limits.
Looking forward to more!
Nachodaddy
Road warrior
Thanks for the update. This is fantastic!
peterbaron
Road warrior
This >> around the block << test ride was 230+ kms....Django said:
Django
Road warrior
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I extracted all the tracks so far from my Zumo XT and created a map in Google My Maps.
You can see it here:
260615 Brampton - Google My Maps
You may click at any track to get more information.
You can see it here:
260615 Brampton - Google My Maps
You may click at any track to get more information.
rdprdp01
Administrator
Clearly, it was a fantastic trip. Is there a particular spot or road that resonated more with you than others? David
Pictures! Stories! We want more!
peterbaron
Road warrior
It’s coming, today we are finishing our last moto trip 
Tomorrow, we have to return the BMW
Cormanus....ops, no pics, we ran out of Fuji film..
Tomorrow, we have to return the BMW
Cormanus....ops, no pics, we ran out of Fuji film..
Nachodaddy
Road warrior
Seeing new places with new friends - you just can't do better than that.
Django
Road warrior
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rdprdp01 said:
The best part by far was the friendship and camaraderie with Peter and sharing the entire journey together. As for the scenery, the coastal road around the Gaspé Peninsula was absolutely outstanding. I honestly think it's one of the most beautiful motorcycle routes in eastern Canada. Unfortunately, we weren't so lucky with the weather on the stretch to Matane and the day after. The temperature dropped to just 8°C (46°F), and then the rain started.
peterbaron said:Cormanus....ops, no pics, we ran out of Fuji film..
Nooooooooooooooooooooo!
the Ferret
Road warrior
peterbaron said:It’s coming, today we are finishing our last moto trip
Tomorrow, we have to return the BMW
Cormanus....ops, no pics, we ran out of Fuji film..
If you hold off a couple of days, I can catch Django on the mileage tracker before he adds the miles from y'alls trip
peterbaron
Road warrior
Ferret, too late..
Django is BIG mile crocodile
Django is BIG mile crocodile
tommymck
Been there
Django said:rdprdp01 said:
The best part by far was the friendship and camaraderie with Peter and sharing the entire journey together. As for the scenery, the coastal road around the Gaspé Peninsula was absolutely outstanding. I honestly think it's one of the most beautiful motorcycle routes in eastern Canada. Unfortunately, we weren't so lucky with the weather on the stretch to Matane and the day after. The temperature dropped to just 8°C (46°F), and then the rain started.
Stunning
peterbaron
Road warrior
peterbaron said:
Here is an update, day by day.
DAY 1, Monday
... indeed.
The Canadian Bike Rental website listed two locations in Toronto ON, but neither was actually operating.
After a brief phone call and some messages exchanged with the owner—who was in British Columbia—we were directed to a third, correct location where a BMW was already waiting for us...
We were warmly welcomed and received an apology for the mix-up...
It’s a really cool spot—Moto Cafe—that will appeal even to the most demanding motorcyclists...
.......
... and here is Django rolling out his Beemer
.....
That same day, Django asked for a test ride around the block, which ultimately ended up covering 200+ kms
Just before the test...
Gone in 60
Road warrior
That looks like a pretty cool place!
the Ferret
Road warrior
peterbaron said:Ferret, too late..
Django is BIG mile crocodile
Man I was close before he dropped the Trans-Canada mileage bomb on me. Now I need binoculars to see him again and you're closing the gap behind me :blush:
peterbaron
Road warrior
the Ferret said:peterbaron said:Ferret, too late..
Django is BIG mile crocodile
Man I was close before he dropped the Trans-Canada mileage bomb on me. Now I need binoculars to see him again and you're closing the gap behind me :blush:
Try the same trick we did... disconnect the speedometer cable from the camshaft and connect it to the crankshaft to get a reading of 2 miles for every mile ridden—since the gear ratio between the camshaft and the crankshaft is 1:2...
It’s hard to beat you, seeing as you ride almost every day, but I still have 1–2 long-distance routes up my sleeve, but not as long as the one leading to the Atlantic.
peterbaron
Road warrior
Day 2, Tuesday - Brampton, ON to Riviere du Loup, QC
There is not really much to report about 1050 km hwy sprint to Riviere du Lup, Que.
Google Maps
We had to stop for refueling every +- 280 kms, and Django enjojed drinking his rutine black coffee.
Finally after arriving at Motel Cartier, Riviere du Loup, QC and checking in, we cross the street to have a good meal with :beerchug: of course.
There is not really much to report about 1050 km hwy sprint to Riviere du Lup, Que.
Google Maps
We had to stop for refueling every +- 280 kms, and Django enjojed drinking his rutine black coffee.
Finally after arriving at Motel Cartier, Riviere du Loup, QC and checking in, we cross the street to have a good meal with :beerchug: of course.
