Close to Home for the Lake Ontario Trek

Since they got an early start, the Lake Ontario Trekkers decided to bike through Middleport and camp at Lockport tonight.  They did make a stop at Middleport, for ice cream and air conditioning.  The owner of the cafe where they took their break gave them a watermelon on their way out, too.

They're enjoying their last day on the Erie Canalway Trail and their last night of camping.  For dinner, they have quesadillas planned!

Lake Ontario Trek Bikes the Erie Canal Trailway

The Lake Ontario Trekkers started their day early with a stop at a bike shop for inspections.  Little did they know, there was a glass-blowing studio next door!  The group had lunch outside and then spent a good chunk of their afternoon being mesmerized by the glowing fire and beautiful pieces of colored glass.

They headed on to the Erie Canal Trailway -- a bikers' paradise along the peaceful canal, without any cars at all.  Kiran treated everyone to delicious pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, thanks to his excellent camping-culinary skills, which they enjoyed at their own private campground along the trail.

Everyone's eager for more time on the trail before hitting Buffalo on Friday.  Their journey is almost complete!

Lake Ontario Making Their Way Past Brockport, New York

The Trekkers have had a bunch of really fun days that started in Spencerport, New York.  The group was lucky enough to pay a visit to one of the Trekker's (Sophie) aunt, who was an amazing host to the travelers.  The group was ahead of schedule, so they spent their well earned day off relaxing, visiting a beach, playing games and jumping on a huge trampoline.  The next day, the Trekkers were given a phenomenal, generous breakfast from Sophie's family before heading along the Erie Canal to Brockport, New York for dinner followed by a short ride to Holley, New York.   The group set up their tents and fell asleep, only to wake up to a wonderful view and sunshine.  Let the good times roll!
Big shout out to Sophie's extended family for being such kind hosts to the Trekkers.  Thank you!
 Families: the end of Trek pick up location on 8/11 has changed.  Details have been emailed to parents.

Along the Canal pathway