Glenora Ferry
near Picton, ON
Headwinds are one of the major challenges to cyclists; that is why I've chosen to cycle the Trans Canada Trail from west to east.
Headwinds can be particularly dangerous when one is crossing on a trestle, or cycling along the side of a mountain, or cycling where there is little protection such as on the prairies.
In fact, I've heard that in Newfoundland, just a little north of Port aux Basques after you get off the ferry, there is an area where you turn east from the coast to head inland to cross to St. John's on their former main railway line where, previously, winds had been known to pick up a boxcar and move it off the track.
I've gained weight this winter, but am not yet as heavy as an empty boxcar, so I could perhaps get blown out to sea. A scene of me in midair pedalling hard...
I think if winds are too strong, I will stay in the van that day and do sightseeing instead. There's so much in Canada TO see. Luckily, it matters not to me how much of the trail I get done each day as I just love being on the trail - cycling. So taking a day off should be easy and fun.
Take a day off yourself for fun or to see the sights.
Karen.
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