Scott and Becky go East

Scott and Becky’s grand adventure – around the world without airplanes.

Tag: people

  • Out of the mouths of babes

    64 km 4 hr 10 min Oakville to Scarborough I am constantly amused by the reactions kids have to our bikes. We often here comments and questions directed towards parents as we pass by. Here are some of the funnier ones: That’s what I want for Christmas! That’s not a bicycle! How does that work?…

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  • Waterfront Trail – a study in contrasts

    70 km 4 hrs Niagara-on-the-Lake to Grimsby Leaving the Shalamar Lake campground we followed the Niagara River to Niagara on the Lake. We saw many estates and “family compounds” (according to one for-sale sign) along the Niagara Parkway, and the path was beautifully treed and very nice to ride on. As usual we waved and…

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  • Sitting under a bridge

    Start: East Rochester 12:49 End: Holley, NY 8:05 Odo 59.0 Max 33.6 Moving avg 13.0 Moving time 4:33 Stopped time: 2:43 I have started writing this while sitting under a bridge on the Erie Canal Path, waiting for the rain to stop. The day began with a wicked storm. Fortunately, we were at Tim’s place…

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  • We are off – Finally!

    Ottawa Ontario to Perth Ontario 70 km, 4 hrs After much packing, we finally left the house shortly after 3 pm. This meant that we left during the crowds of kids walking home from school. Several of the kids shouted “cool bikes”. I’m never quite sure how I should reply to that …“thanks man”. Our…

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