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Salty fog rally 2010

Road update Re: Rita's for lunch http://www.ritamacneil.com/tearoom.html. A call to Rita's and was told that the road is excellent with no construction and they would (as you would expect) be happy to accommodate us for lunch on Tuesday the 24th :eat. It's only a 15 minute departure from the scheduled route. N45 53198 W060 34748 - Bob
 
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CAMPSITE #1 LARRY'S RIVER (August 23rd- Monday) Camping is free (associated food costs though). This is the hilltop field overlooking the river and the tent of last year's first arrival.

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Hill looks over this.....

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... and this, looking up the river

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Toilet facilities available at our house 24 hrs.

NEXT CAMP: Louisbourg (3 hr ride; plus 2hr for lunch at Rita's

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CAMPSITE #2 LOUISBOURG August 24th Tuesday; Camp Cost: $10 per person From this site it's a short walk to food and, for those interested, live theater (see earlier post about this). A short ride takes you to Fortress Louisbourg. Plan a few hours for this excellent tour into the past. Many other riding/visit options are available for those interested in other pursuits. The next camp is only under two hours away so there is lots of time to explore.

This is the campground at Louisbourg (all facilities available) N45 55217 W059 58283

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NEXT CAMP: Baddeck; 73 miles/120 km
 
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3) CAMPSITE #3: Baddeck August 25th Wednesday Camp Cost: $10 per person. A mere 73 miles or 120 km from Louisbourg is the next campsite just outside the town of Baddeck. This site, as previously noted, is new this year for the ride. Located about three minute's ride west of Baddeck is the Bras D'Or Lakes Campground. All facilities available.

N46 59465 W061 00241

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This is the group site that we can have.

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Some cabins are available ( I do not have that cost yet)

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Facilities nearby...

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We can use this indoor meeting room if we want

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NEXT CAMPSITE: Join in the Edge of the Earth Gathering MEAT COVE
 
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4) Campsite #4 MEAT COVE August 26th Camp Costs: $10 per person N47 01588 W060 33556

Our last night on the road is the Edge of the Earth Gathering on the cliffs of Meat Cove. A fine canteen is on site with great fish and chips. Riding that eight miles of dirt road is worth it! A spectacular panarama awaits.

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The ride

The Ride covers about 500 miles but riders who may have other commitments or interests can join at any point. However, if you plan to join up at any particular campsite we must know in advance because of the group rate arrangements. At $10 per night this is a bargain. Without being part of this ride each night camping is about $25 per site. More about the costing later. For now the overview of content.

Larry's River Basecamp on the 23rd will have ongoing coffee, snacks, supper and breakfast at a break even cost. Arrival here can be at any time on the 23rd. Departure the next day is at 8 am with arrival at the first camp in Louisbourg to be about 2pm. From Larry's River to The Canso Causeway (gateway to Cape Breton Island) is 50 mi / 80 km. This is the map of that section:

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NEXT: Onto the Island...onto the cable ferry...across Little Narrows and across the 'mini Cabot Trail' at Grand Narrows and onward toward lunch and Louisbourg.
 
the ride

... now we're on Cape Breton Island. We move along the Trans Canada ((105) on the northwest side of beautiful Bras d'Dor Lake and catch the Little Narrows cable ferry (about $1 each if we are doing a group) across St Patrick's Channel. #223 to Grand Narrows and then #216 to #4 on the east side of Bras d'Or Lake. It's about noon so we ride about 15 minutes down to Big Pond Centre for lunch a Rita's Tea House (you know the singer Rita MacNeil eh?). From here we move north along #4 ...east on Morley Rd.....north to Marion Bridge and cross the Mira River (you know that song? Song of the Mira?) ..... and along the Fleur-de-Lis Trail to Louisbourg.

That run is 170 mi / 270 km. Add one hour for lunch and Louisbourg arrival should be about 2 pm.

Causeway to Little Narrows ferry

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Little Narrows ferry to Louisbourg (by way of Rita's for lunch)

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NEXT: Louisbourg to Baddeck
 
The Ride

As stated in a previous post, some may want to visit (or, in some cases, revisit) Fortress Louisbourg. It really should be experienced at least once. Others may choose otherwise and that leaves all of day three open to explore. Lots of places to visit although the much more exciting riding is on days four and five along the Cabot Trail.

Louisbourg to Baddeck is only about 1.5 hours of straight riding. There are a couple of alternate routes available for those who want to explore and then meet in historic Baddeck.

This is the formal route leading to Baddeck. You will note that a ride back to Little Narrows, by taking 223 to Grand Narrows and then meadering to the ferry again will bring you close to Baddeck as well.

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A Little Map Fun......

... this link is very informative about riding the Cabot Trail. Although their direction keeps the rider on the inside of the trail our route is counterclockwise and provides an 'edgier' view of the unrelenting vistas. We try and stop at as many points as reasonable because riding and taking pictures... or prolonged staring.... can be somewhat risky up there. As well, we add a few more interesting paths at the base of the trail. Come and enjoy this route with us or on your own if you absolutely cannot make this year's Salty Fog Riders Rally.

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One of these years, I have to do the trail clockwise. Just because. :D

If you're really 'feeling yer oats' you could go from Louisbourg to Baddeck (real quick) and take a 'spiriited' run at the trail and still make it back to the campsite in Baddeck in plenty of time. Maybe some others would be interested in that little venture??
 
The ride

.... while Tom's quest may fill a gap for some, this map shows the run from Meat Cove down to the village of Margaree Forks ( 85 mi / 135 km). This is just after having stopped in the historic town of Cheticamp for breakfast.

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NEXT: MARGAREE FORKS TO THE CAUSEWAY
 
The Ride

...and now onward to the end at the Canso Causeway. We gather at the Irving Big Stop. From here, for a Part Two, we move on to Prince Edward Island and the Island Rally (for those interested/able)

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And tomorrow morning...

..... various coordinates will be listed as well as some information regarding distances this side of the Mississippi to this rolling rally. -Bob
 
Cordinates

These are the most important locations, coordinates and approximate arrival times:

SALTY FOG RIDERS RALLY 2010
GPS COORDINATES



LarryÔÇÖs River....83 East Side Road...N45??13479 W061??22540...all day 23rd

Little Narrows Ferry...N45??59465 W061??00241...10:30am 24th

RitaÔÇÖs Tea Room...Big Pond Centre ...N45??53198 W060??34748...noon 24th

Louisbourg Camp...Louisbourg...N45??55217 W059??58283...2 pm 24th

Bras dÔÇÖOr Lakes Camp...Baddeck...N46??04879 W060??49127...afternoon 25th

Meat Cove Camp...N47??01588 W060??33556...noon 26th

Meat Cove to the Canso Causeway is about a 3-4 hour ride (including stops for pictures) For those able and interested, we will be riding on to Prince Edward Island to meet join in the Island Rally 27-29.

next... more coordinates for some minor points that might be useful
 
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