Le P'tit Train du Nord Bike Tour. September 2023. There and Back Again...

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@louievisentin3224 2 ай бұрын

Going to ride the trail in a week or so from Mont Laurier to St Jerome over 4 days. Riding with 3 other people…they’ve got e-bikes, I have a gravel bike, lol. Hopefully they don’t leave me in the dust. Really looking forward to the ride. Staying in hotels three nights. So, it should be easier (only 50-60 km per day and comfortable accommodations to recover). Thanks for the video. Gave me a preview of what to expect. Cheers.

@guyonabike3103 2 ай бұрын

Hey Louie. 1st thing I would do is throw their ebike batteries into Lake Nominingue. That would even the playing field a bit (or find different riding partners). Seriously though - 50k is a 2 hour ride on an e-bike. You’ll have lots of time for exploring! Enjoy the ride.

@louievisentin3224 2 ай бұрын

@@guyonabike3103 lol. I bought one of those e-bikes, for my wife. Cost too much to be throwing batteries into the lake😀. It is going to be a leisurely ride everyday. Trying to get my wife into cycling. She loves the e-bike, so far; but this will be a big test to see if we can do more of these. I appreciate the info. Cheers

@guyonabike3103 2 ай бұрын

@@louievisentin3224 I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Ride safe!

@mikedesrochers 2 ай бұрын

Just stumbled onto your Chanel. Nice one! Did the P'tit Train a few weeks ago (North to South) as part of a 'one-way' solo 20-day Madawaska Valley to Gaspe ramble. Had a blast. Keep it up! The horror,...the horror!

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

Hey Mike. Thanks for watching! That would have been a great ride - the Gaspesie is on my bucket list. I think anywhere along the St. Lawrence makes for a nice ride. Ride safe!

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

After viewing your touring, I fully enjoyed your video, hopefully you will have more touring videos 😅🎉

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

Thanks. I did le P’tit again a couple weeks ago and the Veloroute de Bleutes in July.

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

@@guyonabike3103 awesome great, I'll take a look

@richardmorin8421 3 ай бұрын

Nice, it's now pave between Ste-Agathe and St-Faustin. Would have like to be able to read the comments 😢 but thanks for sharing.

@guyonabike3103 3 ай бұрын

Salut Richard. Your English is probably better than my French! Hopefully I’ll be back and riding the newly paved section in September. Thanks for watching.

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

27:34, quiet stealth camping 🏕 👌 😍 and water up road on km 180 with a spigot of spring water 💧

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

🎉🎉❤ boisé du village, Hot shower, fully equipped kitchen, grocery store 15 minutes walk .ppl are sweet ❤

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

Yep - my favourite place to camp for those reasons. I stayed two nights in early September.

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

The casse-croute in nominingue has tasty burgers 🍔 😋 Right side off the trail Reasonable price for a treat yourself reward 🎉❤

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

I would have gone there but it was closed when I was there a couple weeks ago!

@jeanturgeon5439 3 ай бұрын

Hello again. Great video and inspiration to ‘get’er done’. Hoping this September as still recovering from shoulder injury / surgery from one year ago. You need to try Cheval Blanc’ beer 😊. However - you might have to buy 6. 😮. Thanks for the on markets for camping as I am hoping to also do a there and back. Any issue leaving your car in st Jerome? Thanks for sharing.

@guyonabike3103 3 ай бұрын

Salut Jean! Good to hear from you again. Sorry for the delayed response - I just got back from riding the Veloroute des Bluets. The P’tit would be great as a recovery ride. If things don’t workout you can just turn around! Lots of parking in St Jerome - however you will have to pay. I did pick up some Blanc de Chambly - it’s one of my go-to’s that I can’t get in Ontario. Ride safe!

@jeanturgeon5439 3 ай бұрын

@@guyonabike3103 wow. Chanceux. Friends of mine did it early July. They were quite impressed. On my to do list. Cant wait to view the video while I ride indoors 🤷‍♂️. Going to morin heights in 2 weeks for 3 days. Da plan is getting up early and ride st agathe to st Jerome and back. Still planning for a September ‘get ‘er done’. Again many thanks for sharing. 🤛

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

😮 grocery store downhill in labelle village opens before the train station restaurant 😅

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

Ya, as soon as you’re off-trail the roads can be steep!

@tombebee 3 ай бұрын

We are planning on cycling the P'tit this coming August and thought your video did a good job showing the path. Some of the comments are also quite amusing. Would you be able to tell me what handle bar bag you use. I always take a map, but keep in a jersey pocket which is kind of a pain, especially with a rain jacket on. Having it in front of me would be great. Thanks for posting your video.

@guyonabike3103 3 ай бұрын

Hey Tom; thanks for watching. Sorry for the late response - I was riding the Veloroute des Bluets and I try to avoid the real world as much as possible when I’m touring! The handlebar bag is MEC branded but I just replaced it after 5 years- it was supposed to be waterproof but it never really was. I replaced it with an Ortlieb 6 and it’s much better. A little expensive but it should last forever. You should have a great time on the P’tit! Ride safe.

@tombebee 3 ай бұрын

@@guyonabike3103 Thank you for the response. Glad you were able to get away. Don't blame you for trying to avoid the "real world" while out - I do the same thing when I am on backpacking trips. I did look at the Ortlieb bag, but thought I would just check if you may have another brand. I have Ortlieb panniers and they have worked well, so I will stick with Ortlieb for this also. Yes it costs a little more, but the stuff will last as you said. Thanks again and BTW, I like your pint of beer routine!!!

@guyonabike3103 3 ай бұрын

@@tombebee After a long, hot/cold, sunny/rainy day of bike touring, sitting by a campfire with a pint is a well-deserved simple pleasure. Ride safe!

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

2024 was brutal with detours. Being a noobee 😂 did a lot of walking alongside equipment from val Barrett to saguay 😅

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

That was a long one for sure. But next year it should all be paved!

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

@@guyonabike3103 hopefully 🙏 😌

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

😂 me too lac saguay same 2024 still under construction 🚧 😑 Only services available are two restaurants and 1 highway rest stop off the trail and the municipal beach ⛱️

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

Ya, I gave it a pass this year and stayed at the Boise du village…

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

Questions: What is easier going north or south on the trail. With camping equipment.

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

Probably northbound - but no matter which direction there’s still some climbing to be had! Thanks for watching.

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

What gear do you recommend for the climb after mont Tremblant, i have a 9 gear hybrid bike

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

That should be sufficient. Just take your time a stop for breaks. Remember - there is no reward for easy…

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

@guyonabike3103 ✨️😄 thank you for your kind advice

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

Mont Laurier bridge is damaged and it's been over a few years that the trail is closed. It's going to cost millions to put in a new one for cyclists 🚴‍♂️ 2024 still detours 😢

@traceylafontaine8893 Ай бұрын

Labelle station, 2 day stealth camping along the trees right side opposite of the rv campers 🏕 tolerance, washroom and shower availability

@guyonabike3103 Ай бұрын

I like that spot as well - a nice spot to stop for lunch among the pine trees…