Day 37 - Upsala to Thunder Bay

127.1 km - Total so far 3513.13 km - http://ridewithgps.com/trips/5303736

After spending much time with Google looking for campgrounds and/or motels within 40 km of Thunder Bay and not finding any, we decided to cycle to Thunder Bay.

The route and scenery was very much the same as the day before, lots of trees and black flies. As you can see on the GPS data, it was mostly downhill on Hwy 17 and we only experienced a challenging climb on Hwy 102. It was a nice reality check and gives us an idea of what to expect EAST of Thunder Bay on the way to Sault Ste-Marie. Once we reached the top it was essentially a downhill ride all the way to Thunder Bay, our home for the next 2 days.

We also had lunch with Kyle in Shabaqua and got a chance to catch up.

Once settled in at the Sea-Vue motel which is the best value for money motel we have had so far.  At the last minute the motel owner decided to upgrade us to a two bedroom with kitchenette digs for the price of a basic room.  After supper, we laid down on the bed to watch Coronation Street and both fell asleep. That is the technical reason why we did not publish the blog last evening. It is also the reason why we are staying put for two days we need a good rest. 

Just in case you did not know about the time zone change. Upsala, located in the Central Time Zone, set their clocks to the Eastern Time Zone, confused...we were.

The really old way to get across Canada would certainly be an interesting trip to do. 

Our bikes taking a break. Unlike us, they are not bothered by those darn black flies

Often road construction gave us our own cycling lane with no traffic, The vehicles you see behind me are construction vehicles and we just cycled around them

Up to this point all water flowed towards Hudson Bay now it is heading SOUTH towards the Atlantic

Hélène reaching the top of the one hill on Hwy 102 

The hill on Hwy 102. Reminds us a bit of Gaspesie and Cape Breton. More of those once we head towards Saul Ste-Marie

Tomorrow we start our 2 day mid-trip break in Thunder Bay, with bike maintenance, laundry, etc. Much time will also be devoted to planning the overnight stops as there is not much between here and Sault Ste-Marie.

We will celebrate Canada Day with the folks in Thunder Bay!

78.98 miles - Total so far 2,183.39 miles