I've cycled Toronto to Montreal six times I think. It's always such a great route, and it's gotten better over the years. It used to be just highway #2, but now there are lots of options. If you're up to a bigger challenge, try riding the Gaspé. It's breathtaking and quiet and my favourite cycling route of all. I'll follow your trip with interest. Be safe.
Great video. Been thinking of doing this trip myself. How many MSR propane tanks did you guys go through on this trip? Not sure how many will do the job. Thanks
I hope you do! It was lovely :) We actually headed out with only one of the little baby ones (I forget the size but I believe it's their smallest) and that was enough for us. But we cooked less than we expected. We kept getting to camp too late and just eating wraps so it was mostly just used to make coffee a few times. Still, if I did it again I think I would only bring a baby one -- maybe a second one if I really wanted to cook all warm meals. Hope that helps!
Thanks so much! Depends which part of the world I’m in. In many parts of Europe campsites are so plentiful and nearly always have space for bikes so I just search on google maps for camping near the area I’ll be biking through within the next day or two. In Ontario, Canada campsites fill up fast so I usually book ahead. So it depends, but usually just searching on google maps ahead of time and calling up to confirm :)
Thanks for sharing your trek! If you could add the places you've stayed at (I know you did mention that Cedar Valley Resort!) , or towns you went thru, that would be super. I've done this in the opposite direction, but back in the day there was no Millennial Trail, etc.! :)))))
Thanks for the feedback Kim! I've linked out to the places we stayed on my website and I'll be sure to do the same for part 2 :) So cool you did it as well! www.sheelaghdaly.com/cycling-toronto-to-montreal-part-1/
question! did you manage to bike with normal tires or did you need rougher tires than normal hybrid tires? It looks like you have hybrid bikes :D -- just curious about the tire type -- i want to make this trip this summer!!! :D so excited!
That's exciting! I had 40s for my gravel bike but Michael was actually on a single speed and the widest he could do was 28s. So he got some gravel-designed 28s :) hope you have a great trip!
Is your riding partner actually doing this on a single speed?? I know it’s said the best touring bike is the one you have - but my knees are getting sore just thinking about it! Ride safe.
I have cycled on The Water Front Trail twice, first time from Toronto to Kingston and the second time as part of a very large tour from Dundas through to Quebec City (following Route Verte 5 which I think as the Quebec's Water Front Trail). I would be interested to learn your exact route as I am looking to do a variations on that route as well which would be a loop passing through Ottawa, which I missed doing in '15 due in part to a bad cold I caught. When ever I get back to Toronto in the cycling season, I would like to do it again. It has been a while since I have been touring and I really miss doing it.
Oh cool! Sounds like you’ve had so many incredible adventures Hermann! We actually followed the waterfront trail the whole way other than offshoots to get to our campgrounds/warmshowers hosts. I hope you’re able to get out on another adventure soon!
Teens don't wear the "Black Hole of Invisibility." These two patriots love to look thin at their funeral, but "Maximum Visibility" is the thing for teens. Dark clothing makes you hard to see in the shadows, with sunglasses wearing drivers. Also, dooring is popular with "invisible cyclists." The future of cycling is ethical and garish. Be like Don Cherry and put your foot in your mouth - wearing bright flashy colours - as you gobble your tootsies!!! Don't be a victim with the ultrafashionable "Black Hole of Invisibility!" It's for "The Future Road Fodder of Canada." A proud organization of sleazy cyclists - who love to show the young how to groove to the grave......
