Ride to Val-des-Sources - The Old Mining Town of Asbestos
Sun, Jun 14, 12:15 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Harnois, Route 132, Kahnawake, QC, Canada
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Ride to Val-des-Sources - The Old Mining Town of Asbestos
This ride takes you to Val-des-Sources in the Eastern Townships. We will have a picnic at Place de la Traversée, site of the former Jeffrey Mine (1881-2012), where the view of one of the world’s largest open-pit mines is impressive.
Segment 1: From Harnois to our coffee break in Acton Vale (132km, 1h52)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Ak3j1fucsKvbQ8ZA
We'll begin our journey by meeting up at Harnois in Kahnawake and ride on Highway 30 and 10 to Honoréville, then take secondary roads that will follow a section of the Yamaska and Noire Rivers. We'll pass through St-Valérien-de-Milton and Upton before stopping in Acton Vale for a coffee break at La Fabrique Café Fleuriste,
https://www.facebook.com/lafabriquecafefleuriste
.Segments 2-3-4: From Acton Vale to our lunch spot in Val-des-Sources with 1or 2 quick stops for pictures (61 km, 50min of riding)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nbT3cHaUcZQcHAJ19
Next, we'll drive along Route 116 to Danville, where we'll stop at Burbank Pond,
https://www.facebook.com/etangBurbank
, a wonderful observation site nestled in nature. We'll take a short break there, and if we're lucky, we might spot some interesting birds. From there, less than 10 minutes to get to Val-des-Sources for lunch. Upon arrival in Val-des-Sources, we will first stop to see the giant mining truck (200 tonnes) on display in the arena parking lot after which we will head to our lunch spot.Segments 5-6: From Val-des-Sources (GAS stop) to Coffee/Ice cream break in Bromont then highway to West Island (197km, 2h41)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xwp6Yu2sAYfj2kU29
Right after the lunch break, we will fill up with gas and hit the road to Bromont for a coffee or ice cream stop of your choice at Café 1792,
https://www.facebook.com/cafe1792
. From there we will say goodbye and take the highway back to the West Island.KSU: 8:30AM at Harnois, 4278 Rte 132, Kahnawake
Please kindly arrive between 8:00 and 8:15 to synch cardos and have have full tank and tire pressure checked.
LEVEL: Beginner
BRING: Your lunch (there is a Super C where you may be able to get a sandwich)
TOTAL RIDING TIME: Around 400km, 5h30
MAX PARTICIPANTS: 8 bikes (need one to tail 😉), Passenger welcome!
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Ride to Val-des-Sources - The Old Mining Town of Asbestos
Sun, Jun 14, 12:15 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Harnois, Route 132, Kahnawake, QC, Canada
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About
Ride to Val-des-Sources - The Old Mining Town of Asbestos
This ride takes you to Val-des-Sources in the Eastern Townships. We will have a picnic at Place de la Traversée, site of the former Jeffrey Mine (1881-2012), where the view of one of the world’s largest open-pit mines is impressive.
Segment 1: From Harnois to our coffee break in Acton Vale (132km, 1h52)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Ak3j1fucsKvbQ8ZA
We'll begin our journey by meeting up at Harnois in Kahnawake and ride on Highway 30 and 10 to Honoréville, then take secondary roads that will follow a section of the Yamaska and Noire Rivers. We'll pass through St-Valérien-de-Milton and Upton before stopping in Acton Vale for a coffee break at La Fabrique Café Fleuriste,
https://www.facebook.com/lafabriquecafefleuriste
.Segments 2-3-4: From Acton Vale to our lunch spot in Val-des-Sources with 1or 2 quick stops for pictures (61 km, 50min of riding)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nbT3cHaUcZQcHAJ19
Next, we'll drive along Route 116 to Danville, where we'll stop at Burbank Pond,
https://www.facebook.com/etangBurbank
, a wonderful observation site nestled in nature. We'll take a short break there, and if we're lucky, we might spot some interesting birds. From there, less than 10 minutes to get to Val-des-Sources for lunch. Upon arrival in Val-des-Sources, we will first stop to see the giant mining truck (200 tonnes) on display in the arena parking lot after which we will head to our lunch spot.Segments 5-6: From Val-des-Sources (GAS stop) to Coffee/Ice cream break in Bromont then highway to West Island (197km, 2h41)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xwp6Yu2sAYfj2kU29
Right after the lunch break, we will fill up with gas and hit the road to Bromont for a coffee or ice cream stop of your choice at Café 1792,
https://www.facebook.com/cafe1792
. From there we will say goodbye and take the highway back to the West Island.KSU: 8:30AM at Harnois, 4278 Rte 132, Kahnawake
Please kindly arrive between 8:00 and 8:15 to synch cardos and have have full tank and tire pressure checked.
LEVEL: Beginner
BRING: Your lunch (there is a Super C where you may be able to get a sandwich)
TOTAL RIDING TIME: Around 400km, 5h30
MAX PARTICIPANTS: 8 bikes (need one to tail 😉), Passenger welcome!
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