Canada 2011

On 4 May I leave for Toronto. After a few days there I take off on the bike for a two-month tour through Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and back to Toronto via Niagara. About 2500 - 3000 miles.

Late last year I bought a new touring bike, a Thorn Nomad, in anticipation of this and other trips. Over the last few weeks I've been getting myself used to it, building up the mileage, making sure it's set up to suit me. It's a heavyweight, but then; so am I. Today I did about 50 miles through Durham. Some nice views of the cathedral.

This is going to be an adventure. Even by my fairly enthusiastic standards, 3000 miles is a long ride. And I shall be alone. I have never done anything of this duration alone before, so that will be an interesting experience in itself.