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  • Laurie Remillard
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Daytripping in Southern ON

Out on the bike, exploring the area... backyard tourists, if you will. Read more
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    January 1, 2024
  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    Not my photo- but this is where we sat to watch the sun go down.

    Princess Point Sunset

    June 13, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    A ride through the city, chasing the sunset. We ended up at Princess Point, one of the prettiest spots in Hamilton to watch the sun go down.

    An hour, and around 40kms, all city driving. The best part was taking the Kenilworth Access to the Sherman Cut, and back down the escapement again through Corktown. Very pretty!Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    2189 kms to Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and back to Hamilton

    Niagara Ribfest Bike Night

    June 14, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    Friday night ride down the QEW to Niagara Falls' Rapidsview Park and the Bike Night at Ribfest.
    It was a smaller turnout of bikes than we hoped for, but we had a great rib and brisket dinner from the Camp 31 booth. We watched the judging for Best Bagger, Best Softtail, Best Custom. And it was a good night for a ride to try out my new jacket.

    When the sun was setting, we took the River Road to Fort Erie, and then hopped back on the highway for home.

    The passenger seat was not ideal for a 2 hour ride, we will start looking for replacement.    Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    Crossing the Zoar River
    Gowanda Harley DavidsonLunch at Zoar Valley TavernEllicottville, NY

    Zoar Valley

    July 13, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    Crossing into New York State at the Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls, and then a ride along Hwy 62 to Gowanada Harley Davidson, along the Zoar Valley Road and into Ellicottville.

    Will definitely be back to explore some more of this area.Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    That grey sky was just passing through. Unlike the wonderful waffle smells from the bus that lingers
    Indulge Ice Cream, served from a retired double decker bus!The Waterford Heritage Trail to Black BridgeBlack Bridge, over the Waterford pondsVanessa Cemetary, near Scotland ON. My paternal grandmother's stomping groundsAh, the good old Oasis Drive-In in Caledonia. Built in 1927, still serving foot long steamed hotdogs2 loaded dogs, a couple of cold drinks, $30.200 kms, 3.5 hrs driving time, but our day out was about 6 hours

    Norfolk County

    July 20, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    Today was a fun ride; 200km from Hamilton to Simcoe, Waterford, Vanessa, Onondaga, Caledonia, Cayuga and back home again as the sun was setting.

    We left home after lunch, the forcast was a clear 29°. First stop, Indulge Ice Cream on Hwy 3, and then the trail to Black Bridge, Vanessa Cemetery (to visit the grands) footlongs at Oasis Drive-In and a bit of shopping at Bikers Haven in Caledonia. We took the long way home, along the Grand River out to Cayuga and 56 all the way home.Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    Today's group: Mike, Haroon, Bob, Charlie, Sergio, Ron, Domenic, Peter, MaryAnn and us.
    7am approaching the Skyway Bridge on the QEW NiagaraWaiting at the Fort Erie Peace Bridge, US/Canadian borderSome of our group lined up at Gowanda Harley DavidsonBemus Point, so much of the route was alongside streams, rivers and lakesJamestown Harley Davidson, FalconerThe view from the upper level, Jamestown Harley DavidsonThe route was beautiful: rolling hills, forest coverage, and countrysideThe group organizer, Peter, made up these shirtsWe followed the yellow route, 556kms total from Hamilton to Buffalo, Gowanda, Jamestown, Zoar Valley

    Gowanda Loop

    July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    Dawn to Dusk group ride along the Gowanda Loop, western New York State. This is how it was described to us by Peter, organizer of the Open Roads Riders Group:

    This is a curvy and mountain top hilly ride (ALL BACK ROADS).I've done this ride with some friends they loved so much they wanted to go back following week lol .. So I am sharing this ride with anyone who wants to experience this ride..The route is in (YELLOW) Please note it is a 6am to 9pm ride with stops great food and locals scenery..it's a hour 45 min to dealer from Buffalo border then 3 hour loop ride so will be a long riding day.

    We met up at 5:30am, and gathered riders between Hamilton and Fort Erie, 10 bikes in total. We finally kicked off our boots at 9:15pm. A long, fun day.    Read more

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    NWRA Poker Run

    August 24, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Norm joined the North Wall Riders Association SC on a great poker run supporting our veterans.
    Registration 8:30am, KSU @ 10am.
    Ride ending at the Beamsville Legion with BBQ and entertainment by Ray Lyell
    Cost is $20/rider

    Route: Stoney Creek to Cayuga, then Dunnville. After that Smithville and ending at the Beamsville Legion to chill with Ray Lyell.    Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    Kim took this photo as we were leaving New Hamburg
    The view where Lake St Clair meets Lake Huron in Sarnia/Port HuronThe Edgar Allan Poe themed Raven's Inn Cafe, Port HuronRay C's Harley Davidson, Lapeer MiTucked in for the night, in Holland MiIt was pretty funny pulling up to the Paris Eiffel Tower. Expected it to be a bit taller!At the Lake Michigan shore in CharlevoixRiding into the Tunnel of Trees, the highlight of the day - 30 miles of twisty hills along the 119The town at the end of the Tunnel, home of Legs Inn. Next visit to Michigan we'll stay for dinner.Harbor Springs... wet roads coming out of the Tunnel

    Michigan Road Trip day 1 & 2

    Aug 29–30, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    And we're off!

    Thursday: We left New Hamburg On for Sarnia's Bluewater Bridge on Thursday morning, lunch in Port Huron at the iconic Raven's Inn Cafe.
    We stopped for gas in Lapeer and stumbled on a Harley dealership next door. A quick tour through the store, and bought a sticker for the saddle bag!
    There was some highway construction that took us off Hwy 6 and onto a beautiful treeline scenic route around Grand Rapids. We arrived in Holland for our first night.

    Friday: up and out of the hotel before 9 for a drive along the stately S. Shore Drive, not something we were expecting to see in Holland. Still a very Dutch community, as noted from the business names throughout the town.
    First stop at the Paris Eiffel Tower and Fish Hatchery.
    Lunch in Traverse City, a visit to Zips Harley Davidson for another sticker and then the scenic 119 through the Tunnel of Trees.

    We arrived in Mackinaw City around 7, and ended our long driving day with a soak in the hot tub.    Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    Everyone craning for a shot of the bridgeThe Island is car-free, so there are thousands of bikes available to rentLittle Stone Church, There are about 100 members, most of them summer residents.How many hands tall are you?Arch Rock, people lined up to get a photo of it. We skipped the line, and walked to the lookout.The view from the Governor's House. She is on-island maybe once a year, but honors guests with use.The pool at The Grand HotelLunch at the Chuckwagon, a tiny hole in the wall where we sat at the counter and watched the magic.Jack Pine Lumberjack ShowThe crowd divided into 2 teams to root for our own Lumberjack. We won!

    Michigan Road Trip, Mackinaw Island

    August 31, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    When we arrived in Mackinaw City on Friday night we took a walk down the main drag, to the tourist stores, fudge shops and marina, to find the boat launch to Mackinaw Island.
    We bought boarding passes online so we could skip the line in the morning. We want to get on an early ferry so we can take the route that goes under the Mighty Mac Bridge.

    Saturday morning we take our time getting coffee and breakfast sandwiches, and board the ferry at 8:45am.

    Mackinaw Island is beautiful, very geared to tourism but we can't complain about that - we are tourists!
    We both left our sunglasses at the hotel, so that's our first purchase on the Island. Our best decision: a horse drawn carriage tour - tix purchased online, much easier - for a few hours of hop on-hop off around the island. The guides were fantastic, so much history there.

    We walked around the Island for the rest of the afteroon, checking out private residences and the famous Grand Hotel. It was a clear day, the sun beating down, and by 4 o'clock we were done and ready to board the departure ferry.

    A stop at Zip's Mackinaw for souvenirs - no shirts that we liked, so just bought another sticker - and then back to the hotel to clean up.

    In the evening we went to the Jack Pine Lumberjack Show. It was cheesy and fun and we laughed the whole time.

    Looking forward to the drive over the Mackinaw Bridge tomorrow.    Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    Starbucks, Mackinaw City2Crossing the Mighty Mack - no helmet!Castle Rock, St. Ignace MIAt the top of Castle RockCross in the Woods, Indian Village, the largest crucifix in N AmericaZips 45th Parallel Harley DavidsonCoffee break in Saginaw. We saw these signs off the highway all thru Michigan, had to check it outWe walked the Sarnia Harbourfront after dinner at Roxy's Lounge

    Michigan Road Trip day 4

    September 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    Sunday: After checking out of Court Plaza Inn, we stopped for coffee at Starbucks before crossing "Mighty Mack", the Mackinaw Bridge.
    5 miles across, ending at St. Ignace, we paid a $4 toll for a windy ride with an incredible view of Lake Michigan on the west, and Lake Huron on the east.

    We rode to Castle Rock and climbed 317 steps to the lookout, and then stopped in the gift shop for - you guessed it - a sticker for the saddlebag, and a patch for the vest.

    Next stop: The Cross in the Woods (largest crucifix in North America), another unique stop, in Indian River - we had no idea that mass would be in progress, it was beautiful.

    Lunch in Gaylord, Zip's 45th Parallel was closed, so we got back on the 75 towards Saginaw, and then Port Huron and the bridge back to Sarnia, Ontario. After lunch we really bundled up, the sky was clear but temps were low.

    We settled into the Days Inn Sarnia, unaware that there were a dozen riders there completing a charity run through the Ontario Highlands.
    We found a restaurant that was still serving dinner after 8pm and walked along the Harbourfront. Nice to stretch out the muscles after a long riding day.    Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    Our hotel, Days Inn, was right on the harbour
    We stopped at the park we could see crossing over the Bluewater Bridge before heading out of Sarnia.Point Edward Front Range LighthouseLunch in Woodstock, ONDriving through Paris, ONOur full trip 1988 kms from Hamilton, Ontario to Mackinaw City, Michigan and backStops in Port Huron, Holland, Traverse City, Mackinac City, Gaylord, Saginaw and Port Huron

    Michigan Road Trip day 5

    September 2, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Monday: we navigated the Labour Day Parade crowds out of Sarnia, fueled up at Starbucks and on to Highway 2 heading home. It's a cold windy day, so we opted to avoid the 401/403.

    Lunch in Woodstock at a nice little diner, ironically also called the Chuckwagon, and then rode through Paris, St George, Waterdown and back home before dinner.

    All in all, 1988 kilometers (of that, 900 miles inside Michigan). It was a great long weekend, perfect weather and road conditions.    Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    The group at Steve'sKilt and Clover PubPerfect end-of-lane parking for the bikes in Port DalhousieThe group split up after lunch, we rode back with Jay, Steve and Rod

    Port Dalhousie

    September 7, 2024 in Canada ⋅ 🌬 17 °C

    160kms through the Niagara Bench to Port Dalhousie for lunch.
    We met up with everyone at Steve's, nine bikes altogether, and set off around 12:30. Ridge Road to Highway 8 to the backroads of Merritville and along the Welland Canal through St Catharine's to Port Dalhousie.
    Lunch on the patio at the Kilt and Clover.
    A fun ride with great scenery along the escarpment, ponds and lift bridges.    Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    Starting point at Stoney Creek Legion
    The Green Knights MC is an international club primarily made up of military vets + first responders1Road Captain Phil introducing the team, the route plan, and rules45 bikes participatingStop one, Vieni Winery in Lincoln. We sat on the patio and met some riders from OakvilleStop two, Tons of Bike Gear in St Ann's. Got our 2nd card and bit of shopping.1We were waiting here for traffic to clear and for the blockers to get in place. A very safe ride.Stop three, Dunnville Memorial Arena. No shade, so we cooled off in the arena.A beautiful day for a ride!Final stop, the Smithville Legion for a bbq hosted by the MC and cooked by our blockers.Sara did well!

    Green Knights Poker Run

    September 21, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    Hello there Green Knight fans. We are having our first annual poker run this September 21 and we want you to be there! Registration 930am one stop will be at Veini estates winery and another stop will be at Tons of bike gear.

    NON RIDERS ARE WELCOME!!! Come show support at the last stop after 4pm @Royal Canadian Legion in
    Smithville there will be live entertainment, vendors, lots of raffle prizes food/drinks and a fifty-fifty draw.

    Help support us so we can help support our troops
    Can't wait to see you all there!!!    Read more

  • Laurie RemillardDaytripping in Southern ONTraveler
    Norm, Maria and Sara
    Surprising warm for a late September evening, chilly ride home though.Maria and her filters, lolPretty.The winner is the owner of Super Mario Pizza in Welland, their family has won bikes multiple times

    Biketoberfest

    September 21, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    After the Green Knights Poker Run, we rode out to Welland Speedway for the tailed of Biketoberfest with Maria and Sara.
    They were raffling off a 2023 Sportster to support Welland's The Hope Centre.

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    Black Hawks Show & Shine

    September 29, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    The BLACK HAWKS MC Annual Show & Shine. The Black Hawks MC will be holding our 19th Annual Show & Shine on Sunday, September 29th at the 447 Wing in Month Hope, ON (near the Hamilton Airport). Come for an afternoon of music, food, motorcycles and Canadian Motorcycling History. As in past years the Black Hawks MC will have our historical memorabilia on display during this event. Voting typically takes place between 1 pm and 4pm. This year the Hammer Tones will again be providing the music.

    Afterwards, a few us from the Open Roads Riders headed to Niagara Falls. Stopped in a dive called The Blue Lagoon, drove through the touristy area then took the Highway home.    Read more

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    Fall Colours Ride

    October 19, 2024 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    Very chilly start today. 14 bikes braved the early morning cold but well worth the amazing colours!

    Today’s Fall Colours Ride was spectacular. 🍁 Maria put together a ride to her favourite road, Hockley Rd in Mono, Ontario. Started out in the Fog with 14 bikes & met up with 3 others. Forks of the Credit was fun as usual. Late Lunch at Chucks Roadhouse in Orangeville. Ending with a coffee in Guelph. Sorry we missed out on ice cream. #livetorideridetolive #steelhorseridersRead more

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    Clappison's Corners

    October 20, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    2 Fall Rides today. Started with Hamilton Motorcycle Riders then ended of off with steel city STEEL CITY SINNERS & FRIENDS. Both group rides had 30 + Bikes. Thanks for a great ride, some unexpected detours 😜 but beautiful roads. Weather was amazing!Read more

  • Trip end
    December 31, 2024
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