Cape Breton and Cabot Trail Summer 2014

I finally got to get to Cape Breton on the bike and see what the Cabot Trail is all about.  I decided it was time to get it done as I have been wanting to ride CB for a long time. Especially since I had bought a new motorcycle and it would be a good time to see how it did on a longer trip.
A new Suzuki 650 V Strom was the steed and it proved to be a very capable ride with lots of power and comfortable to ride.

That picture is in front of Gilbert's Cove lighthouse in Gilbert's Cove. A nice little spot close to home.

Eastern Shore

I really needed to get out and get on the bike. I find riding really clears the old noggin and it's really fun to visit and see new places in Nova Scotia. Even though some are not totally new, it might be that I have not spent much time there. My plan was to hit the Cabot trail in Cape Breton. I only made it Canso where a friend lives though.
Cape Breton seems close but if you ride like I do and want to take all the back roads and stop for pictures etc. It takes a long time to get there. Digby is the other side of the province and even on the slab it's a good 6 hours. More like 10-12 if you sight-see.

Anyway here are some photos of the ride. First is the route I took.

BEAR RIVER

Took a short ride to Bear River, Nova Scotia the other day and wanted to show you a bit more of it. It's a small little village but full of charm and nice people. Very scenic as well.

EDIT--added some history of Bear River

Photos

Haven't been out for a long ride for awhile but here are a couple photos from a few short rides I have been on.

Phinney Cove

 

Phinney Cove

 

 

Phinney Cove

 Bridgetown lookoff.

 

Long Island , Tiverton.



MAY 28

Took a ride down to the Annapolis Valley to see if any apple blossoms were out. It's been cold and not very warm so weren't sure if they were late or not.

 The blossoms were out and almost fully blossomed. There are a few to open yet as you can see here.

Ride to Wedgeport Saturday April 26

It was sunny but not very warm on Saturday. At least it wasn't raining as it had been and it was also calling for rain for many days after today. So I figured if I was going to ride it had better be today.
Where to go? I though a ride down to Wedgeport might be good, I have not been there before and maybe someone would be fishing for tuna.

 

Weymouth to Yarmouth Rail bed

It was nice again today so I drove to Weymouth to pick up the rail bed and take it Yarmouth. I didn't go all the way to Yarmouth but very close. I stopped where the 340 crossed the rail bed.
Here is a map of the GPS track. When I turned onto the 340 it still tracked the route.