After three weeks on the road, its starting to feel like we're functioning like a machine. Today's riding had an almost mechanical efficiency about it. We would ride at a steady 25km/h for about an hour, take a break, then go for another push, carefully streaming to conserve energy. After just four repetitions of this cycle we found ourselves in Whitewood, along with two other cyclists at the same campground!
We met Gaetan and Matias, both on their own journies going west. There's something interesting about traveling on the road by bike and meeting other cyclists. No one is ever travelling just for a day or two, or even a province or two. Almost everyone is planning to go the same distance we are or the entire country! It's great to talk with travelers going through the same challenges we are, or veterans willing to share their wisdom and experiences. Sometimes having some Nutella shared with you is just as good, though. ;)
I met one cyclist traveling from Edmonton to Winnipeg - all prairies. Kind of a lame trip. Unlike most cyclists he had a big beer gut. :-\
ReplyDeleteThis is because most cyclers don't START in the prairies. They are using the prairies as a go-between for the neighbouring provinces. It's just one step towards finishing the goal.
ReplyDeleteMmmm... Nutella. Brilliant idea.
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