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Thursday 5 August 2010

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Kay, so we've just got back to our hotel battered and bruised from our first days riding. But before that let me fill you in on the last few days.

We finally arrived in Cleveland and our gracious hosts Adele and Lynn collected us from the airport and back to theirs. That night we planned the next day and talked about places to visit. Next day we woke up silly early (weird time difference), got ready and went shopping for bits n bobs. Upon our return I was expecting to see our Sat Nav on the porch but no joy. Soo we went to get the hire car Sat Nav-less (we also failed to buy a map!). Anyways after choosing our car we set off. I would just like say thanks to Lynn for all his help that day!

My first bit of driving in the USA was an illegal U-turn in the middle of the main street downtown Cleveland, which could have gone better - we have the video! Now en-route to Toronto we were flying up the I90 watching for cop cars. Once we got across the border a quick visit to Niagra Falls was on the cards. Got there and parked up - BTW, parking is CRAZY expensive here $20 a car! Niagra falls is pretty epic and an insane ammount of crazy tourists too.










The pic dose not do it justice. Here's me looking excited about it:















We headed on to Toronto not knowing where to stay and no Sat Nav to help. After getting lost, confusing shop staff and debating on sleeping in the car we found a Canadian Tyre and purchased a Sat Nav - Her name is Elizibeth, Good times. Anyways we drove through downtown Toronto which looks amazing at night! and up Younge street (the main one). With the help from Liz we found a hotel which had a deal with Joyride 150 to get a cheap rate. Next day woke up, had a swim and sauna, breakfast and set off for Joyride.

This park is epic! first room housed the beginner stuff, pump tracks and chillout area. The second room has the resi/foam pit, jump box lines and street park. We rode there for a good 6 hours but had to stop every 10mins as the heat was insane! dunno how much water we drank!? anyways here's some pics:

Vert wall was cool as. Did'nt get as many pics as we hoped but lots of vid.

Jay messed his elbow up basically cutting it in half, but he's double 'ard.

































Quote of the day: "Yo english shredders" from a kid at Joyride

Joke of the day: "how the hell does paper beat rock? stand in front of me and ill throw a rock at you while you protect yourself with a piece of paper "

I'm 26 now! Wheels and age! gunna get hammered tonight - happy days.

Thats it from me, Jay will do the next one.

2 comments:

  1. Nice one Lex, love how thrilled you look at that waterfall. No more injuries from either of you two thanks, need to stay in one piece at least until NYC.

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  2. feck u nic. stay in one peice till seattle bitches. happy bday to th lexjew. i see a purrrty rainbow...no double rainbow though :((

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