I can’t think of a better way to start the day than waking up rested. What a difference a bed makes.
Jim and I both like to leave early and keep a similar pace, so we hit the road at 7:45 and navigate our way through Monday morning traffic. Once we’re out of Moncton, flat roads and a strong tailwind are a welcome change from yesterday.
We stay on Route 134 for 30 km and take our first break of the day in Shediac.
Since we haven’t been on the road very long, we keep the Shediac break short and go a little farther down the road in search of a coffee shop. There isn’t a lot to choose from on Route 133, so we settle for a convenience store in Dupuis Corner.
Route 950 takes us through a more scenic coastal area and adds a little more distance to the day. Eventually it joins up with Route 15 and we get our tailwind back.
With the campground at Murray Beach still 15 km out, we end up on what we think is a rough stretch of road, until a few minutes later when it gets even worse. For 5 km we ride over rough gravel and loose sand as passing cars leave behind big clouds of dust. Somehow I’m able to make it through without a flat tire.
It’s only 11:45 when we get to Murray Beach and the truck isn’t there yet. Jim, Charles, Tim and I wait around for an hour before we can retrieve our bags and start setting up camp. Perhaps we should’ve taken a longer break in Shediac.
I spend the rest of the day reading, doing laundry and walking on the beach. Tomorrow we go to Charlottetown.
Lynn's Bike Ride 
Really makes you appreciate paved roads. The beach looks great though!
It’s one of the prettiest campsites we’ve hit thus far. Getting to it, however, is not so pretty.
Lynn,it is not a race. You can relax a bit and enjoy the scenery and the sights. It is alright every now and then to stop and smell the roses. Enjoy the countryside of the island and be safe. Try and save some fuel for the hills of the Cabot Trail……ouch!!!
True, it’s not a race. If I don’t feel like going fast then I won’t, but some days are more strenuous than others in terms of hills, headwinds and the sheer distance we have to cover. On those days I like to keep the breaks short but frequent. If I stop for too long I can’t get going again.