Day 3 – Goderich to Owen Sound

Day 3

Headwind – this term didn’t mean anything to me before today.

6 hours and 30 minutes riding straight into the wind. Brutal.

I don’t even have any good observations for you. Didn’t notice the smell, didn’t notice the terrain, didn’t notice what I was thinking…. It was just head down, following the tires in front of me.

I’m 6’4″, 230lbs. Do you know what a 50 km/hr wind does to a frame like that? I was like a friggin sail. Sucked for me.

You know who it didn’t suck for – anyone sitting behind me. Although now that I think about it, with the amount of sweat and snot that flies off me as I ride, maybe that isn’t such a good place to be – I’ll have to ask others what that’s like.

There are two definite groups of riders on this tour – the fast/strong group and then my group (slightly less strong, slower, but waaaay better looking). My group ended up shaving off about 20 km from the ride due to the wind. The stronger group stayed strong – but they did knowledge that the wind was brutal so there’s solice in that!

A special thank you to Francessca from Grey Bruce United way who met us at the campsite with 4 pots of cyclist chili, muffins, buns and chips. Nothing is better then riding into camp and having food there waiting for you!

Francessca is the heart and soul of Frey Bruce United way. It was very cool listening to her describe the way they coordinate the delivery of programs and services for the community. Let’s just say that if you had a concern about where your donation money goes, rest assured it’s being used effectively (that last sentence only means something to those who’ve donated – if you haven’t yet and are reading this…. I hope you feel guilty).

Now we’re sitting around the fire, enjoying each other’s company.

Tomorrow we’re going up and across the escarpment as we start to head south. No headwinds in the forecast – but tomorrow will be the first real hill day. Let’s see what gravity does to this frame!

Smooches

– Corwin Troje