As part of my preparation for Tour for Life, I flew to Abbotsford with my bike. There I borrowed a scissor to cut my "shrink wrap" off my bike. Since I carry little more than what I need on my bike, I usally travel in some old clothes, which, after changing into my cycling gear, I leave behind in the garbage can. By 11:15am BC time (40 minutes after landing) I was on the bike heading home. The weather was nice, sunny and about 18 degrees. I made it to Kamloops (about 320 km) by 11:30pm BC time. Even though I have all night riding equipment, I try to avoid it as much as possible, unless I have a support crew following me. I had sunshine all the way home. I never get tired of Glacier Park , as I slowly make my way up Rogers Pass. It is such a peaceful experience, hearing every waterfall, every bald eagle or other bird species. On a bike you truly experience God's wonderful creation. Other than some tense moments trying to find a room in a 1-motel town on a Saturday night when there was a wedding in town, the ride went as planned.
I made it back safe and sound in 6 days, 23 hours, (about 2350km) unsupported. I did not even have a single flat. The distance per day was significantly less than what I will need to do during Tour for Life.
Arvid
PS: As I was walking into the bathroom at Tim Horton's in Portage la Prairie I passed a table with four seniors solving all the world's problems. They gave me the "once over". When I was inside, I heard them say, "That guy can barely walk, but he can sure bike". I guess they must have passed me on the highway coming in.
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