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LEJOG Shakedown Day 4
Thursday May 2, 2024
Shakedown ride for the Lands End to John O'Groats tour.
Day 4: Victoria Corners to Toronto, Ontario, Canada
107km
17°C
Note:
- The battery in my wireless lapel mic ran out again late in the day as I was riding down the Don River Valley Rec Trail...and just as I was dialoging about it...perfect timing!
Once again there is no dialog for that section of the video...however the captions and music make for a nice ride along the Toronto waterfront, from the Don River to South Etobicoke.
The day started well...had coffee with my buddy, then packed up my camp and headed out at around 9:30.
The 10km ride down to Uxbridge was a bit harrowing as there was no shoulder and I caught the tail end of commuter traffic going southbound...but all that ended abruptly when I turned right onto the Uxbridge RT, transforming me from vehicles whizzing by to the sounds of birds and gravel under my tires.
Stopped in Uxbridge for the usual McDonalds breakfast before continuing south into Stoufville, then Markham and finally into North Toronto via paved roads. For some reason, Google Maps took me on some pretty busy, and often shoulder-less roads along the way. Also, I was struck at just how much development was going on as I got closer to Toronto...what were once farmers fields and forests not too long ago are now large commercial and residential areas...but at least much of the new areas had separated bicycle lanes.
The route that Google chose for me continued to be unusually busy...I was thankful that I was used to riding in large urban centres during rush hour...if I had grown up in a rural area, I may have taken a bus south along Don Mills Road!
As with the ride into Uxbridge, the crazy/busy ride on Don Mills Road came to an end when I entered the Don Valley Recreation Trail....and the relaxing sounds of birds and other cyclists replaced the myriad of vehicles and their often impatient drivers...
I rode the DVRT down to its connection with the Waterfront Trail...then did a quick ride south to check out the progress on the massive and almost complete redevelopment/revitalization of the mouth of the Don River. After over a hundred years of typical urban abuse, the Don River is being returned to it's natural course and setting...
As mentioned, the mic battery gave out on me as I got to the WT...and the last 20km's along the WT, through downtown Toronto and into the west end, was busy and beautiful. I arrived at my friend's place right around dinner time, with fresh subs in hand and satisfied with what I learned on this shakedown ride.
Next stop, Gatwick Airport in London, England...see you there!
Music:
- Mourning Dove, Zachariah Hickman
- Fun in the Sun, Chris Haugen
- Keep on Moving’ , King Canyon
- This is my Town
Shakedown ride for the Lands End to John O'Groats tour.
Day 4: Victoria Corners to Toronto, Ontario, Canada
107km
17°C
Note:
- The battery in my wireless lapel mic ran out again late in the day as I was riding down the Don River Valley Rec Trail...and just as I was dialoging about it...perfect timing!
Once again there is no dialog for that section of the video...however the captions and music make for a nice ride along the Toronto waterfront, from the Don River to South Etobicoke.
The day started well...had coffee with my buddy, then packed up my camp and headed out at around 9:30.
The 10km ride down to Uxbridge was a bit harrowing as there was no shoulder and I caught the tail end of commuter traffic going southbound...but all that ended abruptly when I turned right onto the Uxbridge RT, transforming me from vehicles whizzing by to the sounds of birds and gravel under my tires.
Stopped in Uxbridge for the usual McDonalds breakfast before continuing south into Stoufville, then Markham and finally into North Toronto via paved roads. For some reason, Google Maps took me on some pretty busy, and often shoulder-less roads along the way. Also, I was struck at just how much development was going on as I got closer to Toronto...what were once farmers fields and forests not too long ago are now large commercial and residential areas...but at least much of the new areas had separated bicycle lanes.
The route that Google chose for me continued to be unusually busy...I was thankful that I was used to riding in large urban centres during rush hour...if I had grown up in a rural area, I may have taken a bus south along Don Mills Road!
As with the ride into Uxbridge, the crazy/busy ride on Don Mills Road came to an end when I entered the Don Valley Recreation Trail....and the relaxing sounds of birds and other cyclists replaced the myriad of vehicles and their often impatient drivers...
I rode the DVRT down to its connection with the Waterfront Trail...then did a quick ride south to check out the progress on the massive and almost complete redevelopment/revitalization of the mouth of the Don River. After over a hundred years of typical urban abuse, the Don River is being returned to it's natural course and setting...
As mentioned, the mic battery gave out on me as I got to the WT...and the last 20km's along the WT, through downtown Toronto and into the west end, was busy and beautiful. I arrived at my friend's place right around dinner time, with fresh subs in hand and satisfied with what I learned on this shakedown ride.
Next stop, Gatwick Airport in London, England...see you there!
Music:
- Mourning Dove, Zachariah Hickman
- Fun in the Sun, Chris Haugen
- Keep on Moving’ , King Canyon
- This is my Town
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Nice! You popped up on my UA-cam recommended videos. I watched episode 1. The shakedown ride. Quite a different rig than the last set of videos. Good for you!
Thanks Bret! Yes, different bikes for sure...for very different rides! Enjoy!
Nice video.
Thanks for coming along for the ride!
WTF?? $7,5 for an ice cream cone?? Hooolyy F...!! And keep in mind, I say that as a Norwegian 😂 That's even worse than here! Over here an ice cream cone that size would be like $5 Canadian. And that's expensive by any standard. Haha, that Indian guy was not happy 🤣🤣 I'm ever so slightly puzzled by the roads you're riding on. The 4-laners you're riding on, what speed limit is it there? 55mph? If I did that in Norway, I'd probably cause someone to pull over and strangle me 😅 Over here we don't ride on roads where the speed limit is more than 40mph. Especially if it's a 4-lane road (two in each direction). On most of these roads cycling would be prohibited. 4-laners will typically have speed limits 50-70mph. What makes it even scarier is there is no shoulder at all on the roads you ride. Well, none that you can make use of anyway. The shore side cycle path looks very enjoyable tough. Reminds me of a similar stretch of road in Oslo called Tour de Finance. It's where all the stock brokers and bankers are riding their bikes as quickly as they can to and from work 😄
Ya, it's a crime to charge $7.50 for a medium ice cream cone...even if it's coated in chocolate...but it was tasty! ;-) The speed limit for most of the roads I was riding on was/is 80kph (which is about 55mph). Busy and risky at times for sure, however the only roads that bicycles cannot be ridden on here in Canada are the expressways where the speed limit is 100-110kph. The Waterfront Trail going through Toronto is quite nice and diverse...and that route has come a long way in the past 5-10 years as they continue to develop it...I hope one day I can experience that waterside route through Oslo as well along with the stockbrokers and bankers! Cheers!
Good luck with LEJOG!
Thank you!
What great depiction of rural to urban transition. Well done. It amazes me the distances you travel on a bicycle.
Thanks Dave! Ya, the routes into and through Toronto are constantly changing...and, from a cyclist's standpoint, largely for the better!
Hi Reinhart. I hope the LEJOG went well.
@@matryderadventures Thanks Matt…it was an adventure for sure! Cheers!
Great stuff as always. Thanks for bringing us along.
Glad you enjoyed it....thanks for coming along! :-)
Thanks. Looking forward to your LEJOG videos and hearing how you like UK cycling compared with US and Canada.
You are more than welcome! See ya down the road!
The little clip on your brake lever strap. It is called a "Cord lock".
Never thought of that name, but makes sense to me…thanks!!
@@reinhartbigl367 I've got some in my parts bin. I've sold them in some of the outdoors stores I've worked in and stuff. You're on s Surly right?
Very nice. :)
Thank you!
Good to see you back!
Thank you!
It's great to see you back, Reinhart. I really enjoyed the video and seeing your "back. yard" so to speak. As a brit, I'll be following your progress with keen interest. Did you do the GB Divide. or another route?
(BTW, this is Little Moo who commented lots on your GDMBR videos. I started a channel for my own adventures)
Hey Little Moo, thanks...glad you enjoyed the video. As I've never been to the UK, I wanted to experience your culture and villages and towns, so I did the more traditional road LEJOG route...a combo of sustrans and Cycling UK routes, as you'll see! Thanks for letting me know of your channel, I'll check it out! Cheers!
@@reinhartbigl367 Great, thanks. I'm really looking forwards to the series, and interested as to where you rode.
Hey Reinhart, great seeing you at it again 🙂 Canada looks just like Norway in the spring, you know, before the weather gets warm enough for the treeleaf to pop and makes everything green and lush. Instead it's grey-ish brown, cold and dirty. But I guess everything had only just started to turn green when you arrived in England. Cheers 🙂
Thanks Asbjørn! Yes, I guess we're in similar climates...was cool, cloudy, still grey with the very beginnings of that green tinge on the trees and bushes...and the sign of things to come. I hope all is well and the weather is great in Norway! You'll see how it was when I got to the UK! :-) Cheers!
@@reinhartbigl367 My personal favorite is just when the the green has only just poped. It's nice and warm and, as you're touching on, all of the good stuff is ahead of us. Thanks, same to you with regards to Canada. In my area it's been a summer not to remember for it's great weather. We've had 3 nice and warm weeks from halfway through May and into June, but that's it. At least in my area. There's bin lots of great weather up north, though. It's usually opposites. Nice down south = bad up north and vice versa. Can't wait for the next one 🙂 Cheers 🙂
@@asbjrnkristiansen429 Well, summer isn't over, yet...so there still may be some good weather to come!
Great to see a new video and greetings from the UK. Can only imagine how awful the weather was in May for your ride. Our spring was both cold and wet. Just re-watched your GDMBR videos; I will be starting from Banff next July. Looking forward to seeing how you got on with LETJOG. Looks like you’re carrying more stuff this time.
Thanks buddy! That sounds awesome...I bet you're already eager to go...you'll have a blast on the GDMBR I'm sure! More videos to come for the shakedown before the actual LEJOG ride...I hope you enjoy them! Yes, with the capacity of those huge Ortlieb panniers, I had room for a few more "luxury" items than last year! :-) Cheers!
Looking forward to the next instalment. Nice to see familiar scenery.
Thanks Dave, ya, we're pretty lucky to be where we are! Cheers!
What a fabulous adventure! Thank you for sharing it with us. 10 years ago at age 62, I pedaled from New Hampshire to Oregon and one of the posts you made from Coulter Bay brought a smile to my face. From the background I could see that your campsite there was right next to mine. Fun stuff! I admire your stamina on those trails and rocky roads. Also I appreciate your comments and thoughts. They brought back a lot of the same thoughts and emotions. Congratulations on your completion of a very tough but very rewarding ride. Thanks again for sharing it with us. Bob, Cadillac, Michigan
Hi Robert, I'm really glad that the video brought back such great memories of your Transamerica experience! Comments like yours makes producing video worth the effort! That campground at Coulter Bay was much nicer than I had anticipated, and I honestly wish I could have spent more time in that area and camped there another night or two...but as we know, it's always nice to leave somewhere a bit hungry...I know I'll be back, and I hope you will be back as well! Thanks for the complement on completing that ride...as I'm sure it is with your ride, it was an experience of a lifetime! Cheers!
Congratulations
Thanks Dan.
Hello , I'm French, i liked very much your videos , next year it will be my round, I'll be on the GDMBR, Thanks for all, Jean ....
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos Jean! I hope all goes well and you have a great ride when get out on the GDMBR!! Cheers!
awesome!!
Thanks…hope you enjoyed it!
Hi again, I was wondering if there is a way to contact you/buy you a coffee. I have a few questions as its close to departure. I hope you will consider and thanks for the video's.
Hi James, apology for the late response… I have no problem getting together for a coffee while I’m on a bicycle tour in the UK right now so I think it would be a little difficult, however, if you want to send me your questions I will be more than happy to answer them. When is your departure date? You must be getting really excited!
@@reinhartbigl367 Awesome! Some are a bit personal so I'll say cheers and will 'figure it all out' on the trail. Thanks for getting back to me :)
OK James, hope you have a great ride, and again if you do have any questions, feel free to PM me.
welcome to montana. land of narrow shoulders high speeds and lg trucks. ear plugs really help. truly enjoying your series.
Thanks…glad you’re enjoying the series! Will you be riding the route?
I miss Canada.
Good work on documenting your ride. What bus did you take to Banff and was it from Calgary airport? Was you bike in the luggage storage space on the bus?
Thanks Cindy! I took the Brewster bus from Calgary Airport to Banff. I took my bike (in the box I flew with) and it wasn't a problem. Also, they delivered me to the HI Banff hostel , which was great as it's up on Tunnel Mountain. No problem with the bike box in the luggage hold of the bus. If you are considering Brewster, I would inform them in advance (if you can) that you have a bike box. I hope this helps and have a great ride! Cheers!
Loved every minute of your adventure 🤟🏽thank you for sharing
Thank you Peter...really glad you enjoyed the ride!
Hi - I'm really enjoying your videos. I was wondering when you began your trip - you may have said in one of the earlier videos but I don't recall. I'm leaving in June. Also, and I hate to say things about people and I may be misjudging him - but Nigel seemed like a jerk. But that's just me - you seem happier without him - just sayin.
Hey James, glad you're enjoying the videos! I began my ride on Aug 9th. Sorry you feel that way about Nigel, but he really is a very nice fellow and was a pleasure to ride with! Cheers!
@@reinhartbigl367 My apologies to Nigel. I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip. Thank you for getting back to me 😀
As long as there are wicked people who are doing wicked things....WE ARE NOT FREE :(
Thanks for your comment...I just re-watched that day as I was trying to figure out what you might be referring to... I hope you otherwise found the video enjoyable...have a great day!
@@reinhartbigl367 some gringos are born to complain. not our problem.
HI Reinhart. I'm riding with Graham & we were trying to make contact through a google-meet call. But UA-cam seems to be eating our comments. We apologize for any trouble we've caused you. Any idea on how to connect?
Sorry to hear…perhaps facetime?
Let me know if/when you want to connect...
Reinhart - thank you for sharing the videos of our trip. My friend and I are embarking on GDMBR at the end of May and I think your approach and speed very much aligns with how we plan to take on this amazing challenge. We have tons of questions and were wondering if you would be so kind as to jump on a call or zoom with us so we can get your insights on all the details that are keeping us up at night. It would be great to chat and meet you. I may also be doing GB Divide later this year, so it would also be good to connect. We are located in Boston and can work our schedules to align with your availability. Thank you. Graham
Hey Graham, glad the video series has helped with your upcoming plans for the ride! Sure, we can chat/zoom if you wish…when were you thinking??
@@reinhartbigl367 sunday; tomorrow,at 6? I can drop a google meet link into this reply chain
Reinhart - could you do 6 today? I can drop a google meet link into comments. Let me know.
@@grahammarks9684 sorry, just getting to this now…now or 6 works…
I rode the divide last yr. Did the Rimini bypass around Helena which pretty much stunk. Should have went your way.
From what I've read and heard, the alternate for Lava Mountain was a tad longer, but not as challenging...I guess the only way to find out for sure is for us to do the ride again, but this time taking the routes we didn't ride last summer! ;-). Cheers!
@@reinhartbigl367 the trail was pretty rough. the gain wasn't the problem. Id go thru Helena next time and get a good meal
WHat was your start date?
August 9th
Thanks for this recap Reinhart. I have an iPhone 14 and recently purchased a $1,100 Garmin 1040 Solar wanting the battery life, ruggedness, waterproofness, In Reach satellite capability, etc. After spending time learning some of the complexities of linking it with other devices and then realizing it “supports” In Reach, but I still needed a $400 In Reach device, I returned it within the 30 day satisfaction guarantee period. The iPhone 14 offers satellite SOS service and I can get two days out of a single charge while navigating using low battery mode, shutting off the screen when not needed, etc. A phone is more delicate, but coordinating a phone with a GPS unit and a satellite communication device was too much fuss and bother for me. Good luck on LEGOG.
Thanks Rob! I completely forgot to mention that I too have a satellite communication device (ZOLEO) and used it for sending/receiving emails and checking weather through my iPhone 14 when out of cell range...and it all worked seamlessly! The battery on the ZOLEO was great (2 - 3 days). Good to know that you got much more battery life out of your phone in low power mode...will keep that in mind for my next ride!
Great ride and was glad I could follow along. Personally I think you did an excellent job of documenting this epic journey. Congratulations again !!
Thank you Dave....really glad you came along for the ride! Cheers buddy!
Thanks for all the great videos. Great job!
You are more than welcome Jason! Thanks!
Thanks for all your work making the videos! This summer I'm using Tumbleweed racks on the front and rear, along with small panniers front and rear. Totally agree with you on the ACA maps and ACA phone app. Skip the GPS unit, just follow the ACA app with your phone in airplane mode. People like your videos because there is no BS, and we could see when you had a rough day, or an easy day. Happy trails!☮
Glad you enjoyed the ride Mike...and thanks for sharing your thoughts about the series. I've been looking at dedicated GPS units for years, and as mentioned, just couldn't see the point in parting with several hundred $$ for a function that my phone can do...but I am impressed with the additional functionality they provide...and one day I may make the leap... Regardless, the maps and app that the ACA provide are invaluable. I'm sure your F/R rack setup will be bombproof...just remember to tighten the screws before you leave! ;-) Have a great ride Mike!!
Thanks for the recap Reinhart. What was the litre capacity of your rear panniers please?
You're welcome John! Although there is no tag showing the capacity, when compared to the 5L dry bags I was using and the sizing options for the Orca, I believe they are the 12.5L size. I hope this helps!
@@reinhartbigl367 Thanks Reinhart.
Reinhart, thanks for the update. I’m locked into a June 28th departure from Whitefish, and I’m putting a sticker on my bars to tell me to KEEP RIGHT when I’m riding. Coming from Australia where we drive on the left, it’s going to take some getting used to the opposite side.😅 again good luck on the LEJOG !
You're welcome Tim! Whitefish is a great place to start! That's a great idea re sticker on the bar to remind yourself of what side of the road to ride on...it's the one thing that has me a bit concerned about riding in the UK...LOL! I'm sure you're going to have a great ride Tim. Although the busier parts of the route will of course require you to ride on the right, there are many sections where you will likely ride on whatever side is the smoothest, if at all! ;-) Cheers!
@@reinhartbigl367 Reinhart, I’ve planned as far as Grants NM. I have given myself options in certain areas, like a taxi in WY if conditions are not favourable across the basin,and I will use alternate routes in other spots. I will see how strong I am in CO and take it from there. I have a 90 day entry permit and will use that and a bit more is necessary. Cheers, Tim
Great job miss the videos
Thank you David! Cheers!
Great to see you again, Reinhart! It was a let-down when your daily updates stopped at video #53. Thanks for sharing your GDMBR lessons and thanks even more for making the effort to document your trip in the first place.
Thank you Curtis...glad you enjoyed the videos...I guess all rides have to end at some point! :-) I thought it would be fitting to share some of the takeaways from the ride...as I appreciated very much the videos of past riders sharing what worked and their thoughts post-ride. It was fun re-living the experience in the editing process! Cheers!
Appreciate the recap? Nice job! Thanks and best...pops
Glad you liked the recap and thank you very much! Cheers!
I watch you videos at home in France now 14 April I am watching this in Banff(visiting my daughter) there is snow on the ground at the trail head still ,I hope its gone when I return end of June to start my ride of GDMBR thanks for posting your ride I have made a few notes to help on the way as always Rubber side down and enjoy Lejog.
Hi, look out for me on the trail. I’m starting from Whitefish on 28th June. I’ll be the old guy on the fully laden dual sus Trek Fuel😂 Have a great ride!
I'm sure conditions will be more favourable for your start at the end of June...did you venture down the trail at all to see what's coming? I'm very much looking forward to LEJOG, thanks! I'm sure you're going to have a an epic ride this summer! Cheers!
@arcoulant87 Best of luck on your Divide ride this summer, enjoy our mountains. Happy trails!
My dog brought them home from New Mexico
Oh no...poor dog, hope it wasn't too much work to remove them!!
Fantastic view, I binge watched this, good on you man! How did you settle when home ??? I've just a month ago finished a 3600km trip and am finding it hard to concentrate on anything other than bikepacking future plans. Lands End what a wonderful time you are in for 🏆🏆🏆 KUDOS to you ☮️🦘
Thanks!! Glad you liked the ride! Settling when I got home was not easy...I had that ride in me for such a long time...even to this day! Best solution is to go through the pics and put something together that represents the ride and share it...and start planning the next ride! Hang in there....it get's better! I hope that the LEJOG ride goes well...from what I've read, it's going to be amazing!
Hi again ! Another great information video! I bought an inexpensive similar knuckle type support off Amazon for my GoPro .. on the moving shots were you able to record with it attached to you bars or did you have to switch to helmet mount/ chest etc?
Hi Ray, I recorded almost all of the moving shots with the knuckled support attached to the handlebar...and on occasion, I removed it to get shots to the left, right and closer to the road...such is the convenience of the clamp that holds the support to the handlebar. Hope this helps!
@@reinhartbigl367 wow that’s amazing … the stabilization is really something That really helps .. thanks! I’ll just bring the knuckle thing and not bring a chest mount. I’ve been making day by day notes .. to help me a bit. Nice that you’re a warm showers host .. I am also. But haven’t had anyone stay yet
12:15 a real cowboy! We have some pretend ones by me
Hi ! Was the cabin from previous night a Warm Showers host ? I’m making notes for my ride late June -). Thanks again in advance!
Hi Ray, I didn't find the cabin on Warmshowers, rather I found the cabin, with contact info, was a POI on the ACA BicycleNavigator App using the GDMBR GPX files. Hope this helps!
@@reinhartbigl367 oh interesting - ok that's good to know and I'll make a note. BTW there are two formats of files from ACA, the app and then the GPX ... did you buy both?
I bought the physical, 6-map set as well as the App files...the app of course is free, but you have to pay for the gpx files that the app uses. I used my iPhone for navigation so I bought the set that the app uses. I found the app/gpx files crucial to ensure one doesn't get lost...and the paper maps were invaluable as they are super detailed and have tons of info...and I like paper maps! :-)
@@reinhartbigl367thanks again Reinhart. I might ping you again though ! -)
Hi! Have a couple more questions-). Noticed you wore what look like running shoes. I’ve done that before also instead of the heavier 5-10 style mtb shoes Did you have any foot issues? You mentioned before Orvando that there is a woman to call about places to stay .. where can I locate her info? Thanks in advance!!!
Hi Ray, in general, no issues with the running shoes (I brought a pair of sandals as well)...however it would have been a bit nicer to have lite hikers on for some of the hike-a-bike sections. Note too that I wore booties over my running shoes when it was wet and/or raining, which worked out really well. I used the contact info for the Orvando caboose/tee-pee from the ACA BicycleNavigator app's GPS files. I highly recommend purchasing the app files from ACA, and the physical maps too...a bit of an expense, but well worth it IMHO. Hope this helps!
@@reinhartbigl367 great thanks -- ! booties? kind of have me curious about that now -) I haven't bought the ACA maps and app files yet but will. I'll probably run the ACA ap on my phone and GPX Ridewithgps file on my Garmin
@reinhartbigl367 Thank you for the honor of accompanying you on this amazing journey. I have not skipped one minute. Infact your journey was so fun i watched them all in 2 days. 😅I remember the first episode and I really see the difference in you and how confindent you looked in the end of the series. We got a saying in Norway that is directly translated as "Well Blown Journey" and it truely was an amazing viewing experience. You can proudly say that you have one of the most documented GDMBR on YT. Only thing I really missed was some live commentary on top of the videos instead of all the loud music and all the text. But I respect that it would be too much work in the edit. Maybe next time? 😀 Happy travels in the future. ❤from Norway - Marius
The Grand Tetons truly are a magnificent sight. Drove past this area in 2019 when I did a 3 week 5000km RV trip. PS: Think you forgot to shave. hehe
They are indeed! Blew me away when I got to that first clearing on the road...I was very fortunate to have the view with a clear blue sky! That must have been a wonderful trip...and just before COVID! Ya, I could have shaved more...LOL!!!
Greetings from Western Norway. Great series. Good editing. Maybe a bit loud music compared to your voice. But brilliant watching you.
Thanks...glad you're enjoying the ride! Yes, the audio quality and balance between voice and music could be better...as this is my first foray into video recording a tour, part of the purpose of this series was to learn what works and what doesn't...and what I'll need to do to produce better quality content for the future. Thanks for your remark! Cheers!
Is there a link to reserve a hut ?
Hi Tim, to the best of my knowledge (and research) there isn't a link to reserve...it has to be done by phone. Unfortunately, I don't have the phone number for the ranch, however I'm sure someone on one of the forums in FB or other GDMBR forums will be able to provide. Good luck and have a great ride!