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Take a look at my post earlier in this thread #102. I didn't take the highway there but Lakeshore/north service road. Anyhow at around the pirate ship I got off and went south to Balls Falls area, some nice roads, and eventually made it to St Catherine's. NOTL be prepared for slow slow traffic.
Hey,
Slide up to Picard's peanuts about halfway between NOTL and Virgil. Great selection of different flavours. Also a good brew pub in Virgil; Silversmith Brewing Company, located in an old church.
Went on a really nice ride today for 1130km over 12 hours. Once I started riding, I just kept going and didn't stop much except for gas and a few pics. Made me think that it would be interesting to do an Iron Butt ride, except instead of doing it on highways, I would ride primarily twisty backroads. Highlights were Northey's Bay / #44, Flinton Rd, Tatlock Rd, Old Barry's Bay Road, Elephant Lake Rd, Dyno Rd and Deep Bay Rd.
Morning:
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I found @Mad Mike 's ducky
Took a nice gravel road called River Road between Ardoch and Ompah
If you have never been on Tatlock Rd #9, check it out. It's an amazing road just off the 511 on the way to Calabogie. Speaking of which... Calabogie was beautiful!
It was suggested to me that after Calabogie and taking the 508/71, then I should head north along an easy dirt/gravel road call Hyland Creek Road. I'm riding on fresh Pilot Road 4's and this was a very easy road and pretty scenic.
Found out where all the lumber is hiding
This is a pretty nice rest stop on Old Barry's Bay Road with a waterfall and shallow water for swimming
I think this pic is from Lakeshore Road, which is off Lake Kameniskeg Rd, south of Barry's Bay. Looks like some nice beaches in the background.
I met up with this guy - turns out he used to work in Peel region and knows where I live. Told me that everyone speeds - and asked me to slow it down a bit and have a nice ride. What a super guy!
Look at your route makes my butt hurt.. lol . Is that a mini-sized couch u have for seat ?Went on a really nice ride today for 1130km over 12 hours. Once I started riding, I just kept going and didn't stop much except for gas and a few pics. Made me think that it would be interesting to do an Iron Butt ride, except instead of doing it on highways, I would ride primarily twisty backroads. Highlights were Northey's Bay / #44, Flinton Rd, Tatlock Rd, Old Barry's Bay Road, Elephant Lake Rd, Dyno Rd and Deep Bay Rd.
Morning:
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Mid Day:
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Afternoon:
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I found @Mad Mike 's ducky
Took a nice gravel road called River Road between Ardoch and Ompah
If you have never been on Tatlock Rd #9, check it out. It's an amazing road just off the 511 on the way to Calabogie. Speaking of which... Calabogie was beautiful!
It was suggested to me that after Calabogie and taking the 508/71, then I should head north along an easy dirt/gravel road call Hyland Creek Road. I'm riding on fresh Pilot Road 4's and this was a very easy road and pretty scenic.
Found out where all the lumber is hiding
This is a pretty nice rest stop on Old Barry's Bay Road with a waterfall and shallow water for swimming
I think this pic is from Lakeshore Road, which is off Lake Kameniskeg Rd, south of Barry's Bay. Looks like some nice beaches in the background.
I met up with this guy - turns out he used to work in Peel region and knows where I live. Told me that everyone speeds - and asked me to slow it down a bit and have a nice ride. What a super guy!
This!
It wasn't that long, but it was a pretty nice break from the pavement. It would be pretty fun to string together a bunch of similar dirt roads for a full day ride of that kind of stuff.
Yes especially since gravel/dirt roads often go through scenic areas with nice views, more than paved roads. We should go for a ride one day since we seem to like the same kind of riding.
I'm up for a ride and agree that the dirt roads lead to some really scenic stuff you would never see off paved roads.
Went on a really nice ride today for 1130km over 12 hours. Once I started riding, I just kept going and didn't stop much except for gas and a few pics. Made me think that it would be interesting to do an Iron Butt ride, except instead of doing it on highways, I would ride primarily twisty backroads. Highlights were Northey's Bay / #44, Flinton Rd, Tatlock Rd, Old Barry's Bay Road, Elephant Lake Rd, Dyno Rd and Deep Bay Rd.
Morning:
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Mid Day:
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Afternoon:
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I found @Mad Mike 's ducky
Took a nice gravel road called River Road between Ardoch and Ompah
If you have never been on Tatlock Rd #9, check it out. It's an amazing road just off the 511 on the way to Calabogie. Speaking of which... Calabogie was beautiful!
It was suggested to me that after Calabogie and taking the 508/71, then I should head north along an easy dirt/gravel road call Hyland Creek Road. I'm riding on fresh Pilot Road 4's and this was a very easy road and pretty scenic.
Found out where all the lumber is hiding
This is a pretty nice rest stop on Old Barry's Bay Road with a waterfall and shallow water for swimming
I think this pic is from Lakeshore Road, which is off Lake Kameniskeg Rd, south of Barry's Bay. Looks like some nice beaches in the background.
I met up with this guy - turns out he used to work in Peel region and knows where I live. Told me that everyone speeds - and asked me to slow it down a bit and have a nice ride. What a super guy!
ADV with pontoons. Cool.
Pictures or it didn't happen
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