Minority Report

My route to the meet-up at the Moulin Fleming was through Verdun and then the path along the Aquaduct, which was more pleasant than I had expected though the state of the path is somewhat bumpy and could use some spring cleanup.

There was also a construction blockage of the path that provided no clear detour, perhaps an indication that this path is less popular than the Lachine Canal and Lasalle river paths.

Just before the windmill, I stopped to check out a model of the Chapelle des Saints-Anges. The plaque indicated that the original chapel was housed in the Lasalle fort. Although a short ride from Montreal, this area would have been of extreme importance in the era of the opening of the continent as it was upstream of the Lachine rapids.
http://www.memorablemontreal.com/accessibleQA/en/histoire.php?quartier=15

The members congregated by the windmill for a catch-up chat, albeit respecting social distancing, while A. T. Lane satisfied himself with the point of view for the 1892 photo re-enactment project.

Once packed up, we headed for a sortie across the Champlain bridge, passing the stationary wave, which is so popular with local surfers, however fleeting the experience might be.

The new beach in Verdun was looking mighty fine on this sunny day. I wonder if people will be able to use it this summer?

Since the first day opening in December, I have gone across the new Champlain bridge several times, but it is still an exhilarating experience.

 After we touched the South Shore and then returned back over the Champlain, I departed from the group to head home through Pointe St. Charles, which I have been exploring in an effort to avoid bike paths such as the Lachine Canal where it is difficult to maintain a 2 metre distance. I quite liked this church on Grand Trunk, which was built in 1948.

Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church

All told, this Fixture ride clocked up just over 60 kilometres for me on the day making it the longest ride of the year, so far. Here's to more!

G. T. Bishop