Stonehenge on a Hot Day for the European Grand Tour Cyclists

Posted Teen TreksPosted in 2018

We started our early morning with some interesting tubular Cocoa Puffs after packing up our tents. After this sustenance, we got on the road and enjoyed a few hours of English countryside, cottages, and baby swans.

 When we arrived at Stonehenge, we learned some history in the exhibition building, then watched Andy attempt to pull one of the Stonehenge stones. It was a valiant effort. The shuttle to the stones was brief, so we had plenty of time to view the prehistoric landmark. Our lunch at the cafe was extremely satisfying. Ready to leave, we globbed  on the sunscreen and filled our water bottles. The afternoon ride was hot and difficult, so when we got to the hostel too early to check in, we all took a nap under a tree. The hostel was fantastic, with big rooms, a sun room, and a farm chock full of bunnies, goats, and pigs.

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Maid of the Mist and Hiking in the Niagara Gorge for the Niagara Toronto Trekkers

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Hey everyone! Today was a great day! We biked back over the border into the USA. Then we took the Maid of the Mist boat ride ( like Jim and Pam in The Office). Afterwards we looked at Falls from another viewpoint and went to the supermarket to pick up lunch and dinner ingredients. We went on a hike and enjoyed snow cones. Finally we biked over the border to our hostel and together we cooked a fabulous dinner! We’re looking forward to a great day tomorrow as well! 🙂

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Happy Canada Day from the Pacific Northwest Trekkers!

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Today we feasted on a hostel breakfast and then set out to explore Vancouver. First stop- thrift shop. Everyone was on the hunt for some new Canadian gear as we headed down Granville St. After shopping, we walked towards Gastown where we happened upon the Vancouver Steam Clock and an art gallery with a public drawing installation (we added a bicycle of course!).

 We continued on to Chinatown where we enjoyed dim sum and explored the Chinese garden. Later, at Canada Place, we watched cruise ships dock and seaplane land, all while seagulls flew overhead and seals bobbed in the harbor. After dinner, we enjoyed a relaxing evening of Monopoly while eating some delicious Tim Horton donuts. We’re excited to continue our trek to Victoria and celebrate Canada Day tomorrow!

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Niagara-Toronto Trekkers Have an Eventful Day Along the Niagara River

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We started the day biking across the Peace Bridge to Canada!  Most of the day was spent biking along the beautiful Niagara River stopping for a picnic lunch, swimming, a history lesson at the Willoughby Historical Museum, and a view of the Horseshoe Falls! The group cooked an amazing Ramen stir-fry dinner at the Hostel and had some Maple – cream cookies for dessert. 

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Pacific Northwest Trekkers Reach CANADA and Vancouver!

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Today’s weather took a turn for the rain, but we pedaled on towards Vancouver. Through headwind and a constant minor drizzle, we crossed the Canadian border and continued our trek. As we were paused on the sidewalk referencing our maps for an upcoming turn, a Canadian spirit-guide of sorts (Deidre) emerged. She led us through the complicated, winding bike route as we rode over bridges and on trails. 10 miles later, our new friend (and honorary “Point”) bid us farewell as she continued her own ride back to the border. Later, as we bunched together to consult our maps, another friendly Canadian guided us towards the bike route and downtown Vancouver. We checked-in to the hostel both tired and proud after an incredible day of biking. Tomorrow we explore Vancouver aay!

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NY-Montreal Trekkers Ready for a Respite in Albany

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Albany night 1 The NYM trekkers woke up bright and early for the 22 mile ride into Albany. A few more hills were the only thing standing in between us and our hotel beds and warm showers. Along the way we stopped to buy some farm-fresh strawberries to tide us over for lunch. Cruising in around 11, we made a beeline for the capitol building for our 12 o’clock tour of the historic structure. Following our tour we had a light  lunch, then checked into our hotel and had a siesta. Finally we finished out our day with a delicious dinner at Pho Yum, a Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Albany and some tubs if ice cream. Tomorrow we plan to explore more of New York’s capital and check out some more interesting food spots.

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European Grand Tour Trekkers Biking the English Countryside

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We started the day by leaving our hotel in Reading and eating breakfast in front of a garage (with a lovely patch of weeds in front of it). We quickly got on the bike trails and thought it was going to be an easy 40-mile ride on a beautiful trail with the canal on one side and the English countryside on the other, but were dead wrong. Around mile 15, the cute baby swans and unique houseboats didn’t seem so charming as the trail became bumpy and rocky and I cringed each time my bike hit a large bump. Finally we got off the trail and headed on a road toward our campground. The view was amazing but the path was hell for all of us. There were massive hills and traffic and most of us had to walk up the biggest hills but Aimee and David never quit and biked all the way. When we got to the camp, realized that we didn’t have any oil so we had to use mango juice to cook our vegetables. Although the methods were unconventional, the burritos still turned it pretty cool.
Blog post from Andy

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Some Rain, an Afternoon Movie, 30+ Mile Ride – A Day on the Road for the NY-Montreal Trekkers

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After a rainy night in Mills- Norrie, the NYM trekkers began the day with some bowls of cereal and evaporated milk. With a 40 mile day and rainstorms ahead of us, we decided to get of to a strong start. We completed the first 30 miles before stopping for a lunch special at a Chinese spot in Hudson. After our delicious meal we went and saw Incredibles 2 in 3d while waiting the out the last of the thunderstorms. We ended the day by making some pizza bagels courtesy of the local Walmart. Tomorrow we head to Albany and some lovely hotel beds.

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Happiness is Clean Clothes and a Leisurely Day for the Pacific-Northwest Trekkers

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We awoke today to some calming Earl Grey tea and a yogurt parfait breakfast. Ominous clouds filled the sky as we trekked towards our first destination, the laundromat. The town of Bellingham was quaint and peaceful, and we enjoyed ourselves very much in the five-star cleaning facility. After some relaxing time spent napping, reading and watching the clothes spin, we packed up our fresh, clean biking apparel and had ourselves a sandwich feast. We then departed to compete the last 20 miles of our trip towards Birch Bay State Park. Beautiful views and a clearing sky surrounded us as we arrived at the campground. We took a quick trip to the bay to read and then ate a scrumptious dinner of alfredo pasta with broccoli. As our first week together comes to a close, we have become a close, nomadic tribe. Our tents may be close together, but our hopes have never been more far reaching. 

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British Hospitality and Biking Along the Thames for the European Grand Tour Trekkers

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On our second day we traveled 27 miles from Langley to Reading. We traveled along-side rivers, through farmland, and in town. The highlight for most of us was hanging out by the Thames River for around three hours where all of us fell asleep in the shade. Although we got a bit lost, finishing the day with pizza, cherries, and Cornish ice cream near the Broad Street Mall made up for all that. Special thanks to the guy outside the grocery store who gave us Snickers ice creams and to all the dogs who said hi. 
Written by Trekker Zoe.

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