Log Driver's Waltz
Half/Démi
Why the Log Driver's Half/Démi?
There are as many reasons for the Log Driver's Half/Démi as there are for the "LDW Full" or bikepacking in general. It could be a matter of time, experience, fitness or other constraints. The key thing is to get out and have a good time and build experience. We are happy to have the Half/Démi for those times when you want to experience the LDW but can't fit in the full 800 km.
The first part of the Half/Démi follows exactly the same route as the Full, but at Renfrew riders make a right (head south-east) back to Almonte. Here is the Half/Démi Route with Points of Interest
In the Grand Départ riders on the Full and Half/Démi have the chance to ride together at the start and importantly arrive at the same finish, the statue of James Naismith, where, depending on relative speed they may meet up with finishers of the other route.
It is not necessary to do the Half/Démi before you do the Full LDW, but for some it's a stepping stone to test themselves and refine their gear choice. For others it is the maximum that they want to take on. For others it is a relatively relaxing shorter version of the LDW that fits into a tighter schedule.
Whatever motivates you to ride the Half/Démi, we hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!
We'd like to send a special shout-out to Trevor and Kate who rode a route very similar to this in 2022. We had the Half/Démi but we hadn't shared it as we weren't sure if it was needed in the LDW collection. Their ride and the response to the Half/Démi at the 2023 Grand Départ have answered that question, and the route is here to stay.
There are as many reasons for the Log Driver's Half/Démi as there are for the "LDW Full" or bikepacking in general. It could be a matter of time, experience, fitness or other constraints. The key thing is to get out and have a good time and build experience. We are happy to have the Half/Démi for those times when you want to experience the LDW but can't fit in the full 800 km.
The first part of the Half/Démi follows exactly the same route as the Full, but at Renfrew riders make a right (head south-east) back to Almonte. Here is the Half/Démi Route with Points of Interest
In the Grand Départ riders on the Full and Half/Démi have the chance to ride together at the start and importantly arrive at the same finish, the statue of James Naismith, where, depending on relative speed they may meet up with finishers of the other route.
It is not necessary to do the Half/Démi before you do the Full LDW, but for some it's a stepping stone to test themselves and refine their gear choice. For others it is the maximum that they want to take on. For others it is a relatively relaxing shorter version of the LDW that fits into a tighter schedule.
Whatever motivates you to ride the Half/Démi, we hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!
We'd like to send a special shout-out to Trevor and Kate who rode a route very similar to this in 2022. We had the Half/Démi but we hadn't shared it as we weren't sure if it was needed in the LDW collection. Their ride and the response to the Half/Démi at the 2023 Grand Départ have answered that question, and the route is here to stay.
Half/Démi Award riders,
- Complete the Log Driver’s Waltz Half/Demi Route in one go.
- May camp or stay in accommodation
- Follow self-supported guidelines
When the ride is complete, riders may submit their Name, Town, Time, for inclusion on this page. We will contact you for your photo.
Please do, it is fun to see your photo and it encourages others to explore the route and region!
Please do, it is fun to see your photo and it encourages others to explore the route and region!
2024
Pairs: Ashleigh Myles and Derik Sauve, Halifax, NS. 2d01h21m, Grand Départ
Pairs: Emily Wong and Mathieu Marchildon, Grand Depart
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Andrew Woodside, 2d 6h 40min, Grand Depart
Dominique Laliberté, Grand Départ
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Julie Toole, Grand Depart, 17h 28min
Sylvia Lewis-Havard, Grand Depart
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2023
Boom Salvador, 1d 13hrs, 2023 Grand Depart
Siggi Casson, 20 hours, 2023 Grand Depart
Mark Walker, 1 d 9 h, 30 min, 2023 Grand Depart
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Norm Cowan, 19 h 58 min, 2023 Grand Départ
Don Fish, 2 d, 8 h 30 min, 2023 Grand Depart
Emily Laflêche and Mabel, 3d 12h 14min, 2023 Grand Départ
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Adam Hortop, 2 d 7 h, 2023 Grand Départ
David White, 2 days 1 hrs 37mins, 2023 Grand Départ
Jen Adams and Daisy, 2 d 10 h 30 min, 2023 Grand Depart
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Kate Brennan, Montreal;
Trevor Browne, Montreal
2022
Inaugural ride!
Inaugural ride!
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