I rode with the regular crew (Multisport Addicts) on Saturday, starting at Angie and Rob’s cottage in Wasaga and heading out toward Creemore. It was a beautiful day, but a bit chilly at the start, and the heavy headwinds made some of the climbing very challenging. Still, everyone pulled through and kept things moving. Creemore had a festival going on, and although we couldn’t stay long, we did get to see some classic cars on display. We grabbed a coffee and a butter tart at Bank Café, then headed back toward Wasaga.
The return trip was incredible. Between the big downhill, the wind at our backs, the smooth tarmac on Riverside Road and Concession 6, and the gorgeous scenery, we absolutely flew back. It felt like a huge reward for the effort it took to get to Creemore in the first place.
When we rolled back into Wasaga, Angie and Rob treated us to a lovely BBQ lunch at the cottage — the perfect way to end the ride and the day. And with that ride, I officially completed my 1,500 km GCC goal for the month. A great ride, a great day, and a great way to finish the challenge.
I drove out to the Kitchener area to ride with Andrew, one of my TD Tour de Friends teammates. It was a lovely morning weather‑wise, the kind that makes you glad you committed to the drive. The first half of the ride was faster with a gradual downhill, while the second half was slower with a gradual uphill, but overall we still held a fast average speed just under 30 kph — all thanks to the pulling Andrew did. He is undoubtedly a strong rider.
We stopped for coffee and a butter tart at a place called Jim’s Lunch, the kind of spot that feels like stepping back in time into an old diner. Later on, we had lunch at the Baden Coffee Company, a very nice, quaint coffee house that hit the spot perfectly before a short ride back to the parking lot.
By the time we wrapped up, we were a little over 100 km through beautiful countryside — quiet roads, rolling farmland, and great company. A big thanks to Andrew for setting up the ride.