Lake Ontario 2025 - Part 4

This portion of the trip was always going to be a question mark - what kind of biking will there be? Will it be fun? Will I be looking too much ahead to more obviously notable places like Toronto and Niagara Falls? Wolfe Island once again answers the call! Lake Ontario 2025 - Part 4 🚲 Ride Overview •Starting the day from Wolf Island, Ontario •A late start, but with a scenic route west to Sandy Point •Focus on a relaxed e-bike ride due to a tight ferry schedule 🌞 Weather & Ride Conditions •Sunny and pleasantly warm, a bit hotter than ideal •Wind off the lake keeping things cooler •Reflections on how the late May weather still feels like early spring in Ontario ðŸ› ï¸ Gear & Tech Check •E-bike powered up and performing well •Toolkit left behind—risky move noted •Ongoing commentary on wide tires, limestone trails, and pedal assist levels •Big win: no brake issues from frequent wheel removal ðŸ" Destinations & Detours •Attempt to visit Big Sandy Bay—blocked by entry fee and bike restrictions •Scenic return loop around the island •Stop in Bath, Ontario for a legendary lakeside poutine at Fry 33 🧭 Navigation Notes •Avoiding Highway 401 in favor of more bike-friendly, scenic backroads •Provincial Route 33 (aka Loyalist Parkway) praised for good shoulders and low traffic •Transition from island terrain to mainland cottage country ðŸ›³ï¸ Ferry Fun •Quick ferry crossings as part of the day's travel •Love letter to ferries: bike, vehicle, passenger—doesn't matter, all good •Plans to use ferries again in future trips (Seattle foreshadowing) 🠠Accommodations •Overnight stay in Colborne, Ontario •Modest Airbnb geared toward truckers, with diner and Tim Hortons nearby 🧠 Reflections & Takeaways •E-bike confidence fully restored (it was just a magnet issue!) •Ride offered a mix of natural beauty, tech success, and route experimentation •Anticipation builds for upcoming Toronto exploration at the "speed of bike" Statistics Miles biked 15 Poutine stops 1 Number of stars for the poutine stop 44 Ferries ferried 2 Flats 0