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Hey Mike, that sounds like a good ride - the Gaspesie Loop is on my short list for 2025. It's a beautiful part of Quebec for sure. Thanks for watching!

Hello again Jean. The great thing about the PTDN is that you can ride as much or as little as you’d like. I was back again in September and had another fantastic ride - weather was amazing. I’ll start editing my Veloroute des Bluets footage in the near future - I’m not really a big fan of sitting in front of a computer for hours - but I’ll bet it done. Thanks for watching!

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Ya, I’ve had that concern, but here’s my secret - I drive old, but reliable cars. I doubt my 13 year old Mazda is going to end up in a shipping container on its way to Bulgaria. Thanks for watching.

Thanks. I did le P’tit again a couple weeks ago and the Veloroute de Bleutes in July.

@@guyonabike3103 awesome great, I'll take a look

That should be sufficient. Just take your time a stop for breaks. Remember - there is no reward for easy…

@guyonabike3103 ✨️😄 thank you for your kind advice

Yep - my favourite place to camp for those reasons. I stayed two nights in early September.

Park ranger said one is allowed to stealth camp 🏕 due to lack of logging at km187 that hotel in the village is never open

Thanks for watching.

Exact ! C'est au km 182.5.

@CampingMasterPierreNadon ouias 😄

Ya, I gave it a pass this year and stayed at the Boise du village…

I would have gone there but it was closed when I was there a couple weeks ago!

Ya, as soon as you’re off-trail the roads can be steep!

I like that spot as well - a nice spot to stop for lunch among the pine trees…

That was a long one for sure. But next year it should all be paved!

@@guyonabike3103 hopefully 🙏 😌

Probably northbound - but no matter which direction there’s still some climbing to be had! Thanks for watching.

Hey Mike. Thanks for watching! That would have been a great ride - the Gaspesie is on my bucket list. I think anywhere along the St. Lawrence makes for a nice ride. Ride safe!

Merci beaucoup!

Thanks for the info - it makes sense.

Thanks but once I have gear I like I stick with it.

True. Thanks for watching!

Yes it is certainly a beautiful spot!

Hey Louie. 1st thing I would do is throw their ebike batteries into Lake Nominingue. That would even the playing field a bit (or find different riding partners). Seriously though - 50k is a 2 hour ride on an e-bike. You’ll have lots of time for exploring! Enjoy the ride.

@@guyonabike3103 lol. I bought one of those e-bikes, for my wife. Cost too much to be throwing batteries into the lake😀. It is going to be a leisurely ride everyday. Trying to get my wife into cycling. She loves the e-bike, so far; but this will be a big test to see if we can do more of these. I appreciate the info. Cheers

@@louievisentin3224 I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Ride safe!

Hello again Jean! That is a very beautiful area for sure. I always know when I’m approaching a small town in Quebec when I spot a silver church spire in the distance. Once again, thanks for watching and by the way, Rouvy is my choice for training rides in the winter!

Ya, I’m funny that way. I can read a paper map like other people read books. I learned to navigate using map and compass from an early age and it’s a skill I’ve never really lost. Thanks for watching!

Hey Tom; thanks for watching. Sorry for the late response - I was riding the Veloroute des Bluets and I try to avoid the real world as much as possible when I’m touring! The handlebar bag is MEC branded but I just replaced it after 5 years- it was supposed to be waterproof but it never really was. I replaced it with an Ortlieb 6 and it’s much better. A little expensive but it should last forever. You should have a great time on the P’tit! Ride safe.

@@guyonabike3103 Thank you for the response. Glad you were able to get away. Don't blame you for trying to avoid the "real world" while out - I do the same thing when I am on backpacking trips. I did look at the Ortlieb bag, but thought I would just check if you may have another brand. I have Ortlieb panniers and they have worked well, so I will stick with Ortlieb for this also. Yes it costs a little more, but the stuff will last as you said. Thanks again and BTW, I like your pint of beer routine!!!

@@tombebee After a long, hot/cold, sunny/rainy day of bike touring, sitting by a campfire with a pint is a well-deserved simple pleasure. Ride safe!

Salut Jean! Good to hear from you again. Sorry for the delayed response - I just got back from riding the Veloroute des Bluets. The P’tit would be great as a recovery ride. If things don’t workout you can just turn around! Lots of parking in St Jerome - however you will have to pay. I did pick up some Blanc de Chambly - it’s one of my go-to’s that I can’t get in Ontario. Ride safe!

@@guyonabike3103 wow. Chanceux. Friends of mine did it early July. They were quite impressed. On my to do list. Cant wait to view the video while I ride indoors 🤷‍♂️. Going to morin heights in 2 weeks for 3 days. Da plan is getting up early and ride st agathe to st Jerome and back. Still planning for a September ‘get ‘er done’. Again many thanks for sharing. 🤛

That’s a nice ride. Have a good time!

Salut Richard. Your English is probably better than my French! Hopefully I’ll be back and riding the newly paved section in September. Thanks for watching.

No problem Greg. I enjoy riding and making the videos. I try to add info that would help other people ride the same route. Ride safe!

Thanks again Greg. Even though MEC has gone through some changes in the last few years, it’s still my go-to for outdoor kit (and I was also a casual employee at the Barrie store for almost eight years.)

Once again, thanks for watching. I always enjoy hearing from other veterans - if the London in your tag refers to London, Ontario, I was actually stationed there in the early 90’s. It’s a nice little city! Ride safe.

Hey Greg. Thanks for watching. If you’re looking for somewhere to ride you can’t fault Quebec (in my opinion anyways)…

That’s debatable… The only ones that really benefit is the industry that shells these things for $3000+ with a proprietary battery that will only last <5 yrs…

@@guyonabike3103 There are lots of ebikes under $2000 compare to the very expensive road bikes for $5000+. I have an ebike and a MTB. If I want to ride single track trails with lot hills will use the MTB, if I'm doing a multiday ride over long distance will use the ebike to save the knees and enjoy the country. My view is as long as you are out there getting some exercise who cares what you are riding

thanks🤙

Thank you kind sir. May you always walk hand in hand with our Lord on an endless journey of light and faithfulness surrounded by your like-minded brethren also on a journey of humility and service with our Lord who is also on a journey with us.

It was also the tail end of covid so a lot of places were still closed. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching again Jean. You’re probably the fifth person thats mentioned the blueberry route. It’s on my list for my 2024 tours! I’ll be posting the second part of my Bas-Saint-Laurent shortly - I ride up to Parc du Bic on that one!

Salut Jean! Thanks for watching my video. I actually went back in September and rode the whole trail from St Jerome to Mt Laurier and return. You’re right - that climb is a long one! I’m still blown away by the trail and the fact I can ride on a bike path through the woods surrounded by nature for 200 kms! I like it so much in fact that I might make it an annual ride. Maybe I’ll see you on the trail! Ride safe.

Hey Ian; Barrie talks a big game about “active transportation” but in practice it’s not so good. There are quite a few painted bike lanes but they will start and stop at random. There is no inter-connected bike lane route and at this point no separated or buffered bike lanes. I’ve bike commuted forever with or without bike lanes but I’ll use them when I can. Hope this helps. Ride safe!

@@guyonabike3103 Newmarket is very forward thinking regarding active transportation/public transit. I've all but pulled the trigger to buy a condo in Barrie so hopefully climate change (in the political realm) will start to change their priorities in the next 2-5 years. thanks for the feed back.

Thanks again! I try to make my videos in the style I like to watch when planning a tour - with info like where to stay, places of interest, etc. Also a fan of Japanese travel videos where the camera person does not show themselves. Ride safe!

I figure if I can make fun of myself I should be able to make fun of everyone else! Seriously though, the trail is awesome - I’m planning on returning in September and riding the entire length from Ste Jerome to Mt Laurier and return. (There should also be far fewer “dweebs” on the trail then compared to the summer months). Thanks for watching!

@@guyonabike3103 I am going to ride it myself, this year, though as a hammock camper, I am not sure, any of those camp grounds, will do. I hear wild camping, is easier done, north of tremblant parc. Did you find some crown land, along the trail?

@@FranciscoGarcia-fo7yf Around km 164 there is true free camping right beside the trail. Aside from that, stealth camping would be pretty easy anywhere as long as you know what you’re doing. Nowadays I prefer to relax by a campfire with a pint rather than worry if someone can see me. No matter what you choose it’s an awesome ride. Have fun!

@@guyonabike3103 great, thanks for sharing

“Legolas Greenleaf long under tree In joy thou hast lived. Beware of the Sea! If thou hearest the cry of the gull on the shore, Thy heart shall then rest in the forest no more.'

It’s good to hear from a fellow Royal! 1 RCR, 87-90, CFB London, the “city battalion”. Thanks for watching!

Hey Mike. Thanks for watching! Most of the route follows the signed Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and the part that doesn’t is the Welland Canal Trail. I just printed mine from their websites. I highly recommend it - it’s a pretty chill ride! If you do it on a weekend be prepared for crowds around Niagara Falls. Ride safe!

@@guyonabike3103 Perfect! Thanks very much for your quick reply. Cheers

Thanks. It was an awesome ride!

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