by Doug | Jun 8, 2012 | Blog, Travel
[If you missed any of the previous or subsequent articles in this series, there’s a list of all the articles with hyperlinks here at the end of Day Ten.] After a quick, one-night stay in Jonquiere, I’m back on the morning train for Montreal. Sun is shining and the...
by Doug | Jun 8, 2012 | Blog, Travel
Le Mondial de la Biere opened June 6th and runs until June 10, 2012. Featuring national and international breweries, the fest is showcasing beers from Argentina and Brazil as well as the state of Michigan, in the United States. The fest is being held at Place...
by Doug | Jun 7, 2012 | Blog, Travel
[If you missed any of the previous or subsequent articles in this series, there’s a list of all the articles with hyperlinks here at the end of Day Ten.] Traveling north from Montreal to Jonquiere on the VIA Rail bike train This entire series is about combining two...
by Doug | Jun 6, 2012 | Blog, Travel
Arriving in Montreal in another downpour, I pedaled from the VIA Rail station to my hotel for the next two nights – Auberge Du Carre-Saint Louis. Situated right next to the quaint Saint Lewis neighborhood park, the hotel’s rooftop terrace and hot tub overlook a...
by Doug | Jun 5, 2012 | Blog, Travel
Sunday June 3rd, I was invited to attend the wrap-up event of the week-long Montreal Bike Fest. Two rides were held simultaneously, starting at 9:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The Challenge Route would follow the same route we would follow, but at mach-speeds. This...
