20240713 #logdriverswaltz Day 1 First 157k (and 1681m climbing) done of 800k. Last night I had a good sleep on the living room floor of trail angels Sally and Mike in Almonte, along with many others inside and camping. It was mostly an enjoyable ride, especially starting with over 100 riders, and riding with some all day. The tough parts were: the heat which drained your energy and almost gave me muscle cramps despite drinking loyltsxof water with eload and sportlegs pills; and the trail sections which are rough, hilly, and in many sections covered in water; and lots of hungry deer flies and mosquitoes! After about 8 hours of riding I arrived at my pre-booked camping site at the Back Forty Artisanal Cheese. Here I enjoyed their outside stone oven baked six cheese pizza and cider. And a swim in the river. Several Other riders are also staying here. Tomorrow's goal is another about 160k and free camping at another trail angel's home in Renfrew. Cheers...Greg Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. -- Albert Einstein https://dotwatcher.cc/race/log-drivers-waltz-2024 https://gregbikingwithoutborders.blog/ https://www.instagram.com/gregbikingwithoutborders/ https://www.facebook.com/gregbikingwithoutborders/ https://www.facebook.com/greg.andrebarrett @thelogdriverswaltz @Bicicletia #logdriverswaltz #bikepackingforall #cyclepathoakville #torontobicyclingnetwork #gregbikingwithoutborders