Weekly roundup August 07-20

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2023 Bike Ride 27

My dad is visiting so I took him and the baby out to Ile-des-Soeurs to see what’s there and visit a couple playgrounds. We even fit in a bike enabled Costco run.

Total trip distance: 16.13 km

Moving time: 1h12

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2023 Bike Ride 26

A slow ride morning through Pointe-Saint-Charles to watch some trains, eat croissants and play in a park.

Total trip distance: 15.42 km

Moving time: 1h13

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2023 Bike Ride 25

We took a morning ride over toward Hochelaga with a playground stop and a delicious lunch at Nita Tout Garni. The sandwiches, cinnamon bun and drinks at Nita are so good.

Total trip distance: 22.52 km

Moving time: 1h 50m

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2023 Bike Ride 24

Morning ride to get breakfast since the power was out. Then off to visit a couple playgrounds before getting lunch a Messorem.

Total trip distance: 19.85 km

Moving time: 1h 38m

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2023 Bike Ride 23

We decided to go up Mont-Royal. It was an easier ride than last time I went up on my single-speed but still felt like a long ride. There is a lovely playground near Lac aux Castors. We ended our ride with delicious lunch at Café chez Téta.

Total trip distance: 21.43 km

Moving time: 1h 56m

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