We rode about 44 miles on Tuesday from Mont Tremblant to Saint Saveur, still on the rail trail, which I have learned was a passenger train which opened this area to tourism, especially skiing, starting in 1910.  We rode gently and steadily up hill for about 12 miles and were rewarded with a lovely 8 mile down hill at the end of the day.  Although the day was gray and misty, the overnight rain had stopped,  and it was almost warm.

Today, September 12, we rode 53 miles into downtown Montreal.  Our cue sheets had 60 or so turns for the ride, so we played follow the leader to make better time and avoid wrong turns.  I know Montreal is very bike friendly, but I was impressed anew that we came in entirely on bike trails or protected bike lanes, never in general traffic.  Some of the bike intersections were a bit scary, as the many local bikers aren’t wasting any time.

Does the biker make this bike art?

Biggest lumber pile I’ve ever seen.

Another nice lunch spot.

This mural was in the town of St. Jérôme.  Any guesses as to its symbolism?  It looks vaguely Soviet to me.

It was good to have a leader today.

We did stop for excellent treats this afternoon.  I was preparing to take a picture of my chocolate croissant when a very aggressive squirrel got interested in the proceedings.  I wasn’t willing to share, so instead you get three happy bikers enjoying their coffee, the pastries long gone.