Stream near our campsite in Nipigon

Once again, the land around the campground is stunning. Little streams and lakes are everywhere, as well as great views of Lake Superior!

I met a guy from Squamish BC today who is riding to Owen Sound. He knew the smoking cyclist that I passed a few days ago, and had spent some time with him. He is from Timmins, ON, and he is riding from Tofino BC to his home. Apparently he has done lots of long distance cycling – something like 17,000km over the last several years. He goes about 70km per day, and stays in motels and mostly eats at restaurants.

One thing that I have learned on this trip is that there are as many ways to do long distance cycling as there are people. Everything from route selection, daily distances and riding speeds, sleeping arrangements, food, and choice of trip partners (or not) is up in the air. And now it is offered it in smoking or non-smoking too! I think that anyone can do something like this, you just need to figure out what is within your physical abilities, and then be prepared to deal with everything you haven’t thought of or is beyond your control!