Shuttle day to Bangor

The radar shows a solid wall of rain at in the US east coast moving towards the Maritimes. I will get wet today.

Today is shuttle day. I am driving from Windsor to Bangor Maine. First step is getting to Truro. There are 3 major route possibilities from Windsor, with the recommended, least time route taking you back to Sackville via 101, and then up to Truro via 102. ?? Why??, when Highway 236 or 14 cut right across the diagonal. Once you get on the roads, it's clear - both highways curve like a drunken sailor ALL THE WAY. Not good when you want to get there fast, but great fun when you are taking the bike. Either of these roads are on the must run recommendations when in Nova Scotia.

236 also takes you past the Shubenacadie River, which offers surfing via the tidal bore. The river places a venturi effect on the massive Bay of Fundy tide and creates waves for surfing or kayak surfing.

From Truro, the ride was just plain highway cruising all the way to Bangor. The winds were not as bad Truro to Moncton but the road was getting boring the third time around. I had a little fun diverting down 111 from Sussex, to the sea road and then to St John. That is some wilderness with few houses along the stretch. There is hilly terrain and winding roads, which makes this a must ride as well. I found a covered bridge on one of the side roads that made the diversion worth while. This blog will be updated with photos and GPS locations when I get a chance. I forgot about the time difference so it was really late by the time I got to Bangor. Long day but pleased with the distance covered.