Cycling at Niagara-on-the-Lake part 2

As I mentioned from the previous entry Peter and Fiona set off a bit earlier than the rest of us because Fiona had other plans she had to keep.

Gilbert and Rachel wanted to go back next door to the Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery to take a few shots. After that we headed back on the road to our next stop Sunnybrook Farm Estate Winery. Justin took the lead while I brought up the rear.

The route we chose on the way back was different from the one we took in. It was supposed to be a bit shorter. I guess everyone was getting tire from all the riding. Especially since some people hadn't done it in a long time.

We only got a few hundred metres from the restaurant when Rachel took a bit of a spill. The road was on a slight decline at that point and had a shallow curve. Combine that with some gravel on the shoulder and the passing road traffic which may have spooked her. It all added up to her taking a tumble.

She wasn't seriously hurt. There were just some superficial scrapes on her knee, elbow and hands. Coincidentally enough she had fallen in front of a veterinary clinic and ambulance transfer station.

We walked over to the front of the building where a young man and lady were standing and told them our friend had fallen and asked if they had any supplies that she could use. The young fellow went into the building to look for some. While we were waiting the lady went into her car and brought out some bandaids which we put on Rachel's arm and hand. The fellow found some gauze which they taped to her knee. With that we were on our way again.

With the long delay everyone had rejoined our group except for Justin. For some reason he continued on by himself to the next stop. I guess he never thought to turn around and look for everyone else. Anyway, we found him a half hour or so later at the Sunnybrook winery tasting wines by himself.

A few minutes after we arrived Peter came in his car. He had ridden part way on his bike before changing his mind and going back for his vehicle. Good move. We got him to put Rachel's rental bike in the back and give her a lift back to the rental place. It wasn't much further away, but she needed a break.

After returning to Toronto the remaining six of us went out to dinner. Summerlicious was still on so we picked one of the participating restaurants, Wine Bar. It's located down on Church Street south of Front. It was within 20 minute's walk of Martin and Edna's place where we all met up.

Dinner was fine. Though the $25 Summerlicious deal was only a few buck less than their normal prices. I think I saved a grand total of $2. A few people thought the portions were skimpy. I kind of had to agree. Even though my entrée, the braised Moroccan beef was pretty good, it was fairly small. My appetizer the watermelon and feta salad was tasty. As was the dessert I chose the vanilla crème brulée. It was a good way to end off the meal and the day.