Day 29 - June 27th - Minnedosa to Portage la Prairie
We woke up around 7 but didn't get on the road 'til about 9:00. We biked over 70 km in a strong crosswind. Our stomachs were growling and we wondered where Adam could be with our lunch. Sure enough he had forgotten about the time change and was dilly dallying in Minnedosa. We weren't upset because we found a nice little bakery that served us soup and sandwiches. We also stocked up on cinnamon buns and cherry pie as well. It was a nice change to hit the #1 today. We finished about 10km outside of Portage la Prairie. We set up camp in Island Park - right in town. That's where we met Derek, a fellow cyclist. He is doing a cross-Canada music tour. He has his own guitar strapped to his trailor. He lost his partner in crime along the way, so we invited him to join us on our ride to Winnipeg.
Day 30 - June 28th - Portage la Prairie to Winnipeg
We got a super late start this morning - like on the road at 10. We did our 10km then Derek met up with us on the other side of Portage and we continued on until lunch. We stopped just outside of Elie(that's where the F4 tornado was) and Adam hooked us all up with lunch. Then Adam went storm chasing in Elie. He saw all the damage done and took some pictures. He even saw a bathtub in the middle of a field. While he was searching for tornados, we carried on to Winnipeg. We bipassed the city and called it a day. Then we had to go to a bike shop because of Dan's misfortune with his back wheel (more broken spokes). So, driving through the city was interesting with Adam that's for sure, but we made it to the shop. While waiting for the repairs, we hit up this restaurant that you need a membership to get in (the guy at the bike shop gave Dan his card). So there, we met up with Dan's cousin Dan, his girlfriend Sue, and his mom Denise. They treated us to a nice meal. After picking up Dan's bike, we went back to Dan's to crash for the night. Their hospitality was unreal especially since it's been 20yrs since the last reunion.
Welcome to Halifax
Dipping our white feet into the Atlantic
The Team
Big smiles
Touring the brewery
Kissing our Lobster
Jordie's parents
Petawawa Bike Shop crew
A group of local riders joined us from Petawawa to Pembroke
The Petawawa crew
Riding through town
Getting our picture taken for the paper
The Waltham Parade
A nice little crew of friends showed their support through town
In front of the Waltham store
Support Driver Adam
Adam favouring his swollen foot with a chair bag as a sock
Dan, Jordan and Adam
at the David Laird campsite in North Battleford, Sk
biking through Saskatoon
Darryl guided us through the city
Biking in the rain again
The day of the big thunderstorms and tornado warnings
Our new camping style
We don't need to pack light anymore thanks to Adam
Posin' with Rick
Smilin' in the Rain
Another full day of rain..... but we were still smiling...
Napping on the Job
We decided to have a little nap on the side of the road.
Welcome to Valemont
It's a beautiful little town
Nightlife in Jasper
Dan and Jordie outside the bar - the cop car in the background is getting a boost.
Glenn's gourmet meal
We feasted the night before we left Jasper
Lunch time
Grabbin' some grub on the side of the road
Welcome to Edmonton
Changin' a flat
2 flat tires in Edmonton
Tanlines of a cyclist
Jordie finally reveals her tanlines to the web
Gearing up at Red Shreds
Jordan, Mark, and Dan in front of the bike shop in William's Lake. Thanks Mark for all your help!
The Pacific...
Dipping our feet and bikes into the ocean.
En Route
Jordan and Dan riding on Day 1
1st Night
Lucked out with a cabin at the Tweedsmuir Lodge
Scouting "The hill"/Heckman Pass
Jordan and Dan scouting the 20km hill they have to climb
Summit Heckman Pass 1524m
We did it!
The Bear
Caught a little wildlife on camera.
Sunshine and Mountains
1 comment:
Hi Dan, Jord and Adam! I'm having a little trouble getting this message on - hopefully it does not appear twice!!!
Your Blog is beginning to resemble an intriguing novel that one cannot put down! My worries about this trip are put aside when I read about the great adventure that you are experiencing! John and I are immensely proud of you all, and thank you Adam, from the bottof our hearts, for being there for Jordan and Dan!
As you near the Ontario border I would like to ask all of your friends, relatives and everyone who reads this to please take a minute today and make a donation to the Rick Hansen Foundation, if you have not already done so. Even pass on the info to others who can give to this cause!
Just to imagine how the Organization, and Rick himself, have helped people like Sam Danniels to adjust to a new way of life and to find hapiness and fulfullment in that, is worth FAR more than any of us can compare to $$$. So please, let's all make a difference today and IMAGINE how our small donations will improve the lives of persons with spinal cord injuries!!!
God Speed kids - have a good ride today and may the wind be at your back!
Love Mom and Dad (John and Judi Evans)
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