Started with the BIG climb out of Drumheller - okay not as bad as what the Rockies were but still it was a hill. Thought the day was going to be miserable as the wind was in my face, but soon that changed and I had a good tailwind for the majority of the day.
Seeing huge storm clouds surrounding me in every direction I was truly lucky the sun kept following me, and I stayed dry. Seeing bolts of lightning off in the distance is always a fun experience (that was a bit of sarcasm btw). The plan was to camp tonight - however that changed when I looked at the sky and the forecast.
Today's highlights:
- cycling 185.09km - the longest distance I've ever covered in one day... and still feeling good afterward
- hearing prairie dogs chattering at the side of the road as I zoom past
- leaving Drumheller and meeting a group of people who offered to take a picture of me and T1 (I know that is a lame name for my bike - just like Tom Hanks in that movie...I should have a "name the bike contest"... where everyone has to pay $5.00 to give a name suggestion and the money goes to charity obviously). Hence the picture above.
- passing the Buffalo sign - made me think that I was in Hamilton...
- seeing that I am 190km north of Medicine Hat
- getting a message from Joyce Wilson (sister of Heather Wilson) and being invited to crash at her place when I go to Saskatoon
- seeing the sign about "Hanna" being the home of Nickelback...made me smile
- NOT a highlight - mosquitoes are BRUTAL I have to not only worry about sun cream but also bug spray application otherwise I'm eaten alive when I stop for snacks.
Total distance to date: 1481.96km
Excellent progress today my friend!! Glad you were out of the rain. Good luck today, stay safe!!
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HUP Nathan HUP!
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