Many times I have zoomed past the chimney of Todmorden Mills heading north from the downtown core on the DVP. I slow down today, travelling at bicycle speed and even stopping.
After 3 months of daily cycling, I am ready to tackle the Pottery Road hill. Cyclists use this short but steep stretch for their hill climbing workouts. I huff part way up to find a perfect stop to catch my breath: Todmorden Mills. This collection of buildings is the remnants of a mill and larger community. A community theatre is here, a welcome change from the wide range of professional theatre in Toronto, the 3rdlargest theatre city in the world (after London’s West End and New York’s Broadway). Of course, no show is on. Nor will there be any scheduled in the foreseeable future.
I continue to the top. One repetition is good enough exercise for the day. I might tackle this hill again. Or maybe ensure that I am heading in the opposite direction on my next ride on Pottery Road.
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