• Laurie Remillard
  • Laurie Remillard

Daytripping in Southern ON

Out on the bike, exploring the area... backyard tourists, if you will. Okumaya devam et
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    1 Ocak 2024
  • Princess Point Sunset

    13 Haziran 2024, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 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!Okumaya devam et

  • Niagara Ribfest Bike Night

    14 Haziran 2024, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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  • Norfolk County

    20 Temmuz 2024, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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.Okumaya devam et

  • Gowanda Loop

    27 Temmuz 2024, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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  • NWRA Poker Run

    24 Ağustos 2024, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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  • Michigan Road Trip day 1 & 2

    29–30 Ağu 2024, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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  • Michigan Road Trip, Mackinaw Island

    31 Ağustos 2024, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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  • Michigan Road Trip day 4

    1 Eylül 2024, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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  • Michigan Road Trip day 5

    2 Eylül 2024, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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  • Port Dalhousie

    7 Eylül 2024, Kanada ⋅ 🌬 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.
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  • Green Knights Poker Run

    21 Eylül 2024, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 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!!!
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  • Black Hawks Show & Shine

    29 Eylül 2024, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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  • Fall Colours Ride

    19 Ekim 2024, Kanada ⋅ 🌙 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 #steelhorseridersOkumaya devam et

  • Clappison's Corners

    20 Ekim 2024, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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!Okumaya devam et

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