Day 53 - Penobsquis

The day started well with a complete breakfast at the UNB dining hall and an easy ride down a bike path to the river. There was a table set up there by the path with a couple of girls handing out free granola bars and drinks. They really treat their cyclists right in Fredericton! Then we crossed the St. John River over this old rail bridge.

Eventually we got on the old Trans-Canada highway that follows the river. This stretch was great because it was flat, we had a tailwind, there was a good paved shoulder and no traffic. The scenery was also quite nice. I know I've driven that stretch of road a few times and it stands out in my mind. It's a shame that the Trans-Canada now bypasses that one scenic part and is now mind numbingly boring through the entire province.

There weren't a lot of services along the road today so most of our food came off our bikes. Around km 50, we stopped for a snack and I ate the Nutellaified english muffin I had snuck out of the cafeteria.

After the river, there were some big hills but with the wind at our backs it was no big deal. We got into camp around 3:30 feeling pretty fresh considering we'd just ridden 135 km.

For me there are only four more riding days left with the tour and I'm sure they'll go quickly. It's going to be pretty weird not seeing these guys every day.

Today's track

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