Our Final Ride

Our final ride was from Summerside east back to Charlottetown.  We wanted a different look so we settled on Highway Two with a targeted lunch once again at Hunter River.  The road was busy but the vehicle traffic was cooperative as usual.

Highway #2 For Our Final Ride 

We have ridden our bicycles extensively in B.C., California, Arizona, Nevada and Italy but we have never witnessed such bike aware and courteous drivers as those in Prince Edward Island.  The pervasive carry and friendliness of the PEI folks extends to how they treat their guests whether they are on foot, car or bicycle.

With all eight of us back on the road we headed out with a welcoming wind at our backs.  The prevailing winds blow from the south west this time of year so if you’re going one way, include that in your plans, it makes a difference.

One More Hilltop - All Accounted For

The trade off for the shorter route (65 K highway instead of 80 trail) is continuous hills and dales of 6 to 10% grades to replace the 2% grades.  We had periodic stops to ensure our posse was never extended too far apart (usually at the top of a large hill for a well deserved rest).

Trust Me - These Hills Are Tough 

We arrived in Hunter River for lunch and then tackled the final bit before cruising into Charlottetown’s Triangle Bar for stinky beers on the deck and our final toast to our accomplishments (500 kilometres in 7 days) and to those not present who had wished to be.

Lunch at The Bakery

Arrived Charlottetown - Looking For Beers

Found Beers at The Old Triangle

Well Done!

A few blocks later we were assembled on the deck of Eden Hall for our final pre dinner drinks before dinner at Hunter’s Ale House (highly recommended).  This was our last night together.  Deborah and I were headed to a friend’s house on the PEI seashore for one more day before heading home.  The rest of the group was headed to Nova Scotia in their rental van for an extra week of touring.