May 27 - 1st Harley Ride in Ontario

Now that the Harley's are in Canada, have been transferred over from being American to Canadian.  We had to purchase a KM mileage sticker so it would pass the safety. I ordered the sticker online from the Stickerhaus it took a few weeks to get here, but that is to be expected because it came from Lithuania. It was worth it! 

The Harley's are legal and today (May 27) is going to be our 1st Harley ride in Canada!

Got the saddle bags back on and ready to ride!

The weather is totally cooperating with sunny skies and reaching a high of 23C. This route is a favorite of mine that I have done in many variations. The route will take us over the 518 to Parry Sound then back along the 141. You can view the route here. Depending where you leave from it is 120 miles (193.12 km) round trip. This will be the first time riding this route on my Harley. 

We left around 11am, the day was a beauty. We headed out on the 518, this road has its issues. For all the fun twisty parts to it, there are a lot of rough patches. Just be careful and at this time of year watch for sand that is usually still scattered on the road. 

Turned left on Oastler Park Dr. and stopped at Oastler Park. We didn't go right into the park, we just pulled around to a picnic area at the beginning of the park.

 

After a little rest we continued on and missed the Rankin Lake Rd. turn, (this usually happens because I like him in the lead, I am just the one who plots our routes LOL - all in good fun) The detour (Oastler leads into a road called Badger Rd.) was a nice paved road, however it only lead to the Sequin Valley Golf club and then your choice of two dirt roads which dead ended.

Got back to Rankin Lake Rd. then on over to hwy 141. We  stopped in Rosseau at the Waterfront park 

Yes, that is me - Thought I would make a rare appearance LOL

After a rest we headed towards Port Sydney, Muskoka Rd 10 to Brunell into Huntsville. We chose to go on Muskoka Rd 3 then onto Old North Rd that brings you to N. Waseosa Lake Rd and no choice but to get on Hwy 11 again. At least you can exit onto the 592 in Novar.

It took me most of the ride to get used to the heavier weight of my Sportster. But by the end of our 120 miles  (193.12 km) ride it was just like old times again. Although riding here is much nicer with a lot less traffic, twisty roads and sweeping curves.There are always plenty of trees and views but not one palm tree in sight LOL.

Until next time... Keep

 Cruising Through Life & Enjoying The Ride