Leaving Truro for Halifax was AWESOME - as Bob had decided to join me for a bit of the journey... picture it - me on my heavy laden bicycle and Bob on his carbon fibre frame....sigh... Best moment was when we decided we'd try to catch another cyclist... and well I hate to brag but we did hold our own and almost caught him - had we not had a slight incline (hill) that made my average plummet.
Today was also another landmark day in cycling for me this year as I completed 9000km. Arriving in Halifax on the very busy route 7 - I am honestly amazed that they allow bicycles on some of these roads in Nova Scotia.
Highlights:
- cycling across the MacDonald Bridge (breathtaking views of Halifax Harbour - sadly no pics were taken as it is quite a busy thoroughfare).
- meeting a former cyclist who was injured years ago and told he would never walk again... yet he is able to walk - he can't ride his bicycle any longer... but still small gains.
- meeting Paul Wollaston's friend Paul Collins my host for the next few days (3 nights)... another remarkable person - generous, kind and despite what he says - an excellent cook
- having a celebratory glass of red wine with Paul - to acknowledge the completion of 9000km of cycling this year in Canada and New Zealand
- in short an amazing day
Distance traveled today: 120.57km
Distance traveled in Canada: 5911.38km
Distance traveled this year: 9010.17km
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