The first part of the ride to Wawa was relatively flat with some rolling hills. At one point it started to rain so hard it felt like I was getting pelted with quarters on my back.
At 40 km we stopped to warm up at a Robbins Donuts. There were 5 riders there already and 5 more 15 minutes later. Duncan was shivering in his seat as he didn't bring has rain jacket. He is also 120 lbs and the fastest of the group. When he left the shop he bought a jacket at a nearby store to prevent getting hypothermia.
As Sam and I approached Wawa we could see the fog ahead. As we descended the temperature went from 15 to 8. We took a pic of the goose and then headed to a nearby Tim Hortons for a "cheese toasty". I took off my shoes to warm my feet on the tile floor.
After leaving Timmy's a very cold headwind chilled us to the point of pain. I didn't want to ride in this for the next 30 kms. Only 5 km later I had to take layers off again as the sun was out and climbing hills in a rain jacket and another coat was too hot.
Once in Lake Superior Provincial Park the hills got more tough and much longer. As we approached Old Woman Bay we could see the beautiful beach and Lake Superior. I stopped half way down the hill on the approach to the bay to take a picture.
The last major hill of the day was a one km hill in length with a 100 metre elevation gain. I was happy to get into camp just in time to setup my tent before dinner.
John, Kerry, and Sam prepared a delicious pork chop dinner with mashed potatoes, and vegetables. A very good way to end a day of variable weather conditions.
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| The big goose in very cold Wawa ON. |
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| Just 15 minutes East of Wawa ON sunny warm weather at Old Woman Bay |
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| Lake Superior is really big! |
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| Panorama of Old Woman Bay ON |
