I went for wee ride on Saturday and I thought I might share some pics. For those who are familiar with the region, we started the ride from downtown Quebec City, took the ferry to the south shore of St. Lawrence River to Levis, rode south west to La Chaudiere falls, back to the north shore by the old Quebec Bridge and then east back to downtown. Around 45 km, not a great distance but a few hills. :cool:

From the ferry, still at dock.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j150/kolossal/IMG_1881.jpg

Canadian Coast Guard
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j150/kolossal/IMG_1886-1.jpg

Mandatory shot of QC
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j150/kolossal/IMG_1890.jpg

St. Lawrence River, Ile d’Orleans in the background
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j150/kolossal/IMG_1888.jpg

Le bridge
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j150/kolossal/IMG_1895.jpg

Le bridge and le boat
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j150/kolossal/IMG_1898.jpg

Mandatory bike pic
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j150/kolossal/IMG_1896.jpg

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Le Sweet!

Lookis like great weather, how hot does it get there in the summer?

This year is not that great weather-wise, usually around 22/24 degrees (Celsius, of course). Usually at this time of year, you can expect around 28/30 degrees with lots of humidity. The best time to ride is in September with temps around 20 and without the painful humidity...

This year is not that great weather-wise, usually around 22/24 degrees (Celsius, of course). Usually at this time of year, you can expect around 28/30 degrees with lots of humidity. The best time to ride is in September with temps around 20 and without the painful humidity...


Great city, if you're a cyclist and going for a visit don't leave your bike home. You'll be sorry if you do.