Just not enough of a challenge

Just not enough of a challenge

While I am sure Vermont and the many covered bridges would have been a beautiful ride, I was struggling with the idea. Having ridden to California and back in 13 days, Prince Edward Island solo, taking a leisurely ride for 10 days was just not enough of a challenge.

Search the maps and taking with my riding partner we have made a decision (until we change our minds off course). Destination: Labrador City, Newfoundland, Canada.

Wondering about the road? - gives a very good accounting.

OR

By Road ...

Route 389
Baie Comeau, Quebec to Labrador West


The following information is for individuals or groups travelling from Baie Comeau, Quebec to Labrador West by road. The road is maintained by the Quebec Ministry of Transport and is open year round. For updated information on road conditions contact:

Quebec Minister of Transport
Baie Comeau, Quebec
Phone: (418) 589-2065/5610 Quebec Provincial Police
Baie Comeau Detachment
Phone: (418) 296-2324

Total Distance: 581 kilometres (approximately 350 miles)
Travel Time: 8 hours 30 minutes (non-stop)

Section 1: Baie Comeau to Manic 5
Distance: 214 Kilometres (125 miles)
Surface: Paved, Winding and Narrow
Travel Time: 3 hours, average speed 70 - 90 km/h (45m/h)
Services: Gas, Telephones, Motel, Restaurant, Camping
Accommodations: Energy Motel - Manic 5, Route 389, Manic 5, Quebec G0G 1M0
Phone: (418)584-2301 (21 Rooms)
Camping: Manic 2, Route 389, Manic 2, Quebec G0G 1M0
Phone: (418) 296-8009 (54 Campsites)

Section 2: Manic 5 to Gagnon
Distance: 175 Kilometres (105 miles)
Surface: Gravel, Good Condition, Straight
Travel Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, average speed 70 km/h (45 m/h)
Services: Gas, Restaurant
Accommodations: Motel Relais Gabriel, Bassin Manic 5, Quebec G0G 1K0
Phone: (418) 589-8348 (7 rooms)
Note: Between Relais Gabriel and Gagnon there are three bridges, two that only handle one way traffic. Also caution should be exercised at railway crossings.

Section 3: Gagnon to Fire Lake
Distance: 89 Kilometres (55 miles)
Surface: Paved, some pot holes
Travel Time: 1 hour, average speed 90 km/h (55 m/h)

Section 4: Fire Lake to Mount Wright
Distance: 63 Kilometres (40 miles)
Surface: Narrow and Winding
Travel Time: 1 hour 30 minutes, average speed 50 km/h (30 m/h)

Section 5: Mount Wright to Labrador City
Distance: 40 Kilometres (25 miles)
Surface: Paved, Good
Travel Time: 30 minutes, average speed 80 km/h (50 m/h)
Services: Gas, Car Repair, Banking, Telephones, Hotel, Restaurant, Camping, Shopping
Accommodations:
Carol Inn, Labrador City, NF (709) 944-7736
Hotel Fermont, Fermont, Quebec (418) 287-5451
Two Seasons Inn, Labrador City, NF (709) 944-2661
Wabush Hotel, Wabush, NF (709) 282-3221
Sleep Inn On The Lake B & B, Labrador City (709) 944-3438
Tamarack B & B, Labrador City, NL (709) 944-6002 / 6003
Twin Cities B & B, Labrador City, NL (709) 944-2875
Camping: Duley Lake Family Park (709) 282-3660



Now this ride can really get you blood flowing…

oh, and I checked the bikes GPS and....

1,776 miles to go.