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...
by Doug | Jun 5, 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.] With my fluorescent yellow rain jacket and all my gear in plastic bags, the rain isn’t going to hold me down this...
by Doug | Jun 4, 2012 | Blog, Travel
Capital VeloFest opened Saturday at 11 a.m., right on time; but everyone, including the bike polo rink was rather wet. Merchants and organization volunteers huddled under many of the tents erected across the front lawn of the Ottawa City Hall. Within a half-hour,...
by Doug | Jun 4, 2012 | Blog, Travel
As I traveled through Europe and Africa last year, most everyone I talked to from those areas had an annual travel insurance policy. Since their health insurance would not travel with them, it was imperative to have a backup for emergency coverage. While everyone in...
by Doug | Jun 3, 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.] Day three is starting on a very rainy note, and it doesn’t appear that it’s going to get any better as I go north...
