Day 40 Port Huron, MI to London Ontario

Today started EARLY.  We were up at 4:30, breakfast at 5:15, load luggage at 5:50 then line up and start riding by 6:30.  All to meet our time slot for crossing the Blue Water bridge into Canada.  the bridge is normally 3 lanes of traffic.  They closed 2 lanes for us and the third was closed for repairs.  A big concern was the road surface.  Some were expecting the bridge to be see through metal grate.  Fortunately it was a regular black surface.  Panoramic views from the top of the bridge were spectacular.  In our America by Bike Jerseys, even "London Dave" wore his jersey, it was a unique experience riding as a group.  Canadian Immigration/ Customs went very smoothly.  A month ago the list of all riders was sent into Canadian authorities so all we had to do was show our passport and they matched names on their preapproved list.  No photo stops were allowed while we were on the bridge.

Lining up to start the ride to the bridge into Canada

Entering Ontario Canada

The rest of the day's ride went pretty well we had an early start and the rain held off.  Jeff Lazer, one of the ABB staff recommended the Country Market for lunch.  Fresh kaiser rolls, wide selection of meats and cheese for sandwiches, plus ice cream for desert.  Had to pass on the ice cream.  Still 25 mi to go and didn't want too full a stomach. 

Scenery today was just like Michigan, corn fields, windmills, peas and more corn fields.  The condition of the fields varies quite a bit.  Some have obviously been hit by the drought and others are quite green and healthy looking.
We get to sleep late Sat.  All the way until 6:45.  Sat is a short day of 66 miles and not a lot of climbing. 
Back in the US on Sun
Sam