The weather forecast called for a sunny day with a high temperature of 15C/59F, so I decided that I would get out for a short cruise. I gathered all of my riding gear (full leathers) and got set for a ride.
It was about 7C/44F when I warmed up the V-Star 1100 Classic. I was not sure where I was going to go, so I just jumped on the bike and drove towards the city. I stopped for fuel and decided that I would take my favorite drive along the Saint John River to Lower Jemseg and then to Gagetown. I have probably done this ride 50 times and it never gets boring...there is always something new or beautiful to see. I have blogged about this ride on previous occasions .
The best thing abut today's ride was the traffic, it was non-existent! Therefore, I could cruise along at a nice leisurely pace. Even though it was cool, I enjoyed the scenery and had a very relaxing ride!
Along the way, I stopped in Lower Jemseg at The Grand Lake Marshes for a break. The Grand Lake Marshes is a Nature Preserve that has been set up by Ducks Unlimited.
I was hoping to get a view of an Osprey, but no luck. You can see the Osprey nest off in the distance.
The Lower Jemseg region is absolutely beautiful; it is farm country surrounded by the Saint John River Valley. If any or my Twitter friends have a chance to make it to NB, I will gladly take them on this tour! Here are pics of a farmer's field, the Marshes and the beautiful Saint John River!
The Grand Lake Marshes...
The beautiful Saint John River...
After the brief stop in Lower Jemseg, I proceeded to the Gagetown Ferry and crossed the Saint John River. The weather was starting to cool, so I decided to head for home. Overall, I put about 150KM on the bike and even with the cool weather, the ride was just what I needed...hard to describe, it is just a biker thing!
Hopefully, I will get another ride or two before it get's too cold!
Until next time, ride safe!
I had to google Osprey because I hadn't heard of it before (that I can remember). They are beautiful! If I were to ever make it up there one day, I would definitely love to do this ride! Great pictures of such beautiful scenery. It gives off the impression of a nice quiet Saturday :)
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Very cool ride no pun intended ;) - Thanks for sharing and when are we gonna get you over on Facebook.. There is a bunch of us on there Corey, Carol, Chessie... :)
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