Day 103: Riviere-du-Loup to Cabano

Today would be all about the rail trail, but first, a coffee.

Having given Matt tea yesterday morning, he returned the favour today, giving me an EXTRA LARGE  DOUBLE DOUBLE! Basically heaps of milk and sugar with a hint of coffee thrown in.

Leading from Riviere-du-Loup to Fredericton is a disused railway line, now converted into a cycling/ATV/walking path. The surface is loose gravel and is quite nice to ride on.

Getting away from the traffic is a relief, and we wound through forests and lakes all day, climbing steadily. Where the stations used to be are campsite, working on an honesty system. Some have running water, but generally they're pretty basic, but lovely.

Amy punctured late in the day, and while Stephen and Aaron found us camping options, Matt repaired the wheel.

It was now starting to get dark so all eyes were peeled to find a suitable camping spot, and somewhere to eat.
We rolled through Cabano, and at the original station site was a perfect place to camp. It even had a sign welcoming cyclists!

We made a mental note to come back here and setup, but first we needed food. Hot food! It was now getting quite cold outside, so we ducked into Le Pub du Lac and had a smashing dinner. The biggest pizza's were ordered, and devoured, and once again Matt had us in stitches with his comedy.
This time impersonating a drunk driver/ police officer.

Fed and watered, we went back to the 'station' and setup. Sleep soon followed.

Distance: 76.8 km
Time: 4:35:24
Height gained/lost: 1064m /-929m
Calories: 2554

Beaver lodge