Day 31 – Sault Ste Marie, Ontario (Monday, June 1, 2015)
Felt good in the morning. Made good pace in spite of the ~10 mile/hour head wind.
Stopped a nice restaurant just east of McMillan for breakfast. Chatted with a guy named Brad from McMillan on his bicycle who had ridden to get some pastry.
Had a conversation with another couple who had connections in Ontario and visit Stratford regularly. I recommended Niagra on the Lake as an alternative.
I had lunch in Newberry only 6 miles after the restaurant I had breakfast at. Apparently that was the last significant stop before Sault Ste Marie (40 more miles) so I had to take advantage of it.
I reached Interstate 75 about 5:30pm and headed North. Late but ok given the late start and doddling. I stopped at a road side rest area for my usual water and stuff. As I was leaving I was greeted by a state trooper then he told me I was reported by someone. I couldn’t ride on the interstate. So I was escorted 2 1/2 miles to the exit. I would have liked to point out that the cities are much more dangerous than the interstate but no one would have listened.
I managed to cross over the bridge into Sault Ste Marie, Ontario without mishap and am now staying in yet another hotel for the night. It was too late to look for camping spots so close the city.
I was happy to be in Ontario.