Log Driver's Awards
Silver, Bronze
Tourer, Half
"Birling, birling, down the white water..."
"Birling", from Wade's famous song, is also known as "log rolling". Log drivers used to ride down the river while maintaining their balance on logs, no mean feat. Of course this evolved into competition and sport. The "Log Driver's" Awards celebrate riders who have "rolled" over the route facing challenges and excitement in much the same way that log drivers did as they went "birling, birling, down the whitewater..."
We feel that everyone should feel proud of their trips and their accomplishments. We are all different and we each have our own goals. Completing the Log Driver’s Waltz is an accomplishment that any rider can be proud of. That said, some of us want, or need, to gain experience before attempting an 800 km / 7,000m elevation trip. Others amongst us have limited vacation time, personal reasons, or other constraints that make completing the Log Driver’s Waltz difficult to manage.
With the goal of encouraging everyone to share their ride(s) on one or more of the routes in our collection we are introducing four categories of recognition: Gold/Or, Silver/Argent, Bronze, Tourer/Randonneur, and the Half/Demi. Those who have participated in that legendary Canadian adventure and endurance experience, the Canadian Ski Marathon www.skimarathon.ca may recognize a similarity in categories. In fact, we think the LDW is a great summer compliment and training opportunity for the CSM, and vice versa.
There is no requirement to “progress”. These are not hierarchical levels. For example a rider could complete the Log Driver’s Waltz in July for Gold and then do the Up and Over Eardley in August for a Bronze and submit both for recognition on the website.
Riders may submit their Name, Town, Route, Time, Award for inclusion on this page. We will contact you for your photo.
Riders can submit up to three rides per year.
"Birling", from Wade's famous song, is also known as "log rolling". Log drivers used to ride down the river while maintaining their balance on logs, no mean feat. Of course this evolved into competition and sport. The "Log Driver's" Awards celebrate riders who have "rolled" over the route facing challenges and excitement in much the same way that log drivers did as they went "birling, birling, down the whitewater..."
We feel that everyone should feel proud of their trips and their accomplishments. We are all different and we each have our own goals. Completing the Log Driver’s Waltz is an accomplishment that any rider can be proud of. That said, some of us want, or need, to gain experience before attempting an 800 km / 7,000m elevation trip. Others amongst us have limited vacation time, personal reasons, or other constraints that make completing the Log Driver’s Waltz difficult to manage.
With the goal of encouraging everyone to share their ride(s) on one or more of the routes in our collection we are introducing four categories of recognition: Gold/Or, Silver/Argent, Bronze, Tourer/Randonneur, and the Half/Demi. Those who have participated in that legendary Canadian adventure and endurance experience, the Canadian Ski Marathon www.skimarathon.ca may recognize a similarity in categories. In fact, we think the LDW is a great summer compliment and training opportunity for the CSM, and vice versa.
There is no requirement to “progress”. These are not hierarchical levels. For example a rider could complete the Log Driver’s Waltz in July for Gold and then do the Up and Over Eardley in August for a Bronze and submit both for recognition on the website.
Riders may submit their Name, Town, Route, Time, Award for inclusion on this page. We will contact you for your photo.
Riders can submit up to three rides per year.
Log Driver's Silver Award
- Complete in a single trip a minimum of 300 km
- Self supported
- Routes: Log Driver’s Waltz, L’EGGs, Sugarbush Stomp, Loop des Loups. Pontiac Polka
Jill Messier, L'EGGs Route, 300 km, 3 Days
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Kim Fera, Log Driver's Waltz, 474 km, 5 days
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Anne Drummond, BC, Log Driver's Waltz, 473 km
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Stuart Doyle, Ottawa, L'EGGS Route, 400.1 km
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Log Driver's Bronze Award
- Complete an overnight bikepacking trip on one of the Log Driver’s Waltz routes
- Self supported
- Suggested minimum distance: 50-75 km
- May choose any route in the collection
Dave Sherrard, Ottawa, "Pontiac Polka"
Parham Momtahan, Ottawa. "Pontiac Polka"
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Shan Graszat, Darcy Atkinson, Hamilton, "Up and Over Eardley" 142 km
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Log Driver's Tourer Award
- Complete the Log Driver’s Waltz at your own pace over one or more years
- Segments may be done in no particular order
- May include overnight or/and day rides
- Route: Log Driver's Waltz
Gene Villeneuve, Ottawa, Ontario
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Log Driver's Half /Demi Award
- Complete the Log Driver’s Waltz Half/Demi Route in one go.
- May camp or stay in accommodation
- Self Supported
- Route: To Be Announced Spring 2022! Stay tuned!