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Old 07-18-10 | 03:38 PM
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earthworm94
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From: Kingsport, TN

Bikes: 2007 Schwinn Le Tour

It did happen

I have to extend my trip for one more day to fit this trip together.

First, I drove straight down from Scarborough and parked at Woodbine Beach Park. Then, I got onto the world-class bike path parallels to Lake Shore blvd. and rode along that. Then I went up on Spadina Ave. and rode all the way up to Chinatown in search of some food that I wanted, but can't find . But the ride was lots of fun.



After the search, I rode up Spadina on College and rode to Kensington Market. Since I (foolishly) forget my lock I have to find a restaurant that has more open space so I can pull my bike into it. Finally, Big Fat Burrito fits the bill.





I enjoyed the truly big Burrito and gave me enough energy to ride back. The Coke was a nice addition



But by this time, I have to fight the clock literally (aka parking meter) but the traffic wasn't cooperating and I have to glance at my map. I rode as fast as I can (I am VERY out of shape) and it took me from about 12:15 to 12:55pm (=40mins) to go from Kensington Market and back to Woodbine Beach. Also, I didn't do anything like filtering or hopping to and from sidewalks and rode by the book.

Final result, my meter expires at 12:44 and I got there about 12:55. However, I didn't get a ticket

Not too bad for a country dude from TN riding all over one of the coolest city on earth . Overall quite proud of myself for my "achievement" and it wasn't scary at all riding even in city traffic. I rode in Florida couple years ago and it was far more scary than this ride.

Wish I could take more pictures, but as you all know, I was fighting the clock.

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