Day 36 - Ignace to Upsala

113.9 km - Total so far 3,386.73 km - http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5292406

We had another early start today on our way to Upsala. We had pedalled 1.1 km when we stopped for out first picture of the day, super heros and cartoon characters hanging out outside one of the local motels. Our next picture would be of Hwy 17 halfway to Upsala. Yup, you guessed right there was not much to see or report on today....so we thought!

Odd characters outside motel in Ignace, Ontario

Ignace aspiring volunteer fireman in action

Panning for something in Ignace

Hwy 17, we could use a rumble strip to prevent us from dozing and going off the road

When there are two or more people in a selfie, always, always warn the others.  This helps keep relations cordial.

At about 76 km, Helene remarked that the gentleman we had just seen walking on the other side of the road had to be raising funds for something, as he was not wearing any sort of backpack. Seeing someone on foot on Hwy 17 is pretty unusual. Another 5 km later, we came across an RV stopped on the side of the road with a large multi-coloured Canada map painted on the back, There were also slogans and a logo of 'La Fondation Steve O'Brien'. We had to stop and inquire. A gentleman came out of the RV and introduced himself as 'Richard'. He told us about 'Steve' who he was, why he was going across Canada and how he was doing it. Steve is raising money to 'Provide the tools required to help youth achieve their educational goals'. He is using a number of different ways to cross Canada as selected by the youth he has met in the various schools he has stopped in along the way. He has walked, ran, cycled, used a hand cycle, etc and come next week; a pogo stick.

Steve O'Brien as spotted by Hélène

Still can't figure out why we are all leaning left. Don't remember the shoulder beside the road being that steep

Steve has made contacts at each of the elementary schools he has stopped at and hopes to eventually link all of those schools under the patronage of his foundation. 

We have not yet firmed up where we want to cycle too tomorrow but it is a sure bet that it will be halfway to Thunder Bay or there abouts.

We leave you with this video of Steve:

70.77 miles - Total so far 2,104.41 miles