Today we rode 260 miles from Waskesiu Lake through to Flin Flon. We are now pretty much as far North as we can go, there is a lot of Canada above us but theres not much there except for the arctic circle. Todays ride included about 50km of dirt and gravel tracks. The Triumphs with road tyres held out well, glad we took the routes that weren't quite as affected by the rains.
Was very apprehensive before hand but it was quite good fun really.
The sun has shone for most of the day, the mozzies are out everywhere and the other bugs are absolutely huge. Don't think I've ever seen quite so many dragonflies and boy do they hurt when they hit you at 60mph and make a right mess of your visor.
We stopped at a real outback place for lunch on the ride, just happened to be called Garrys .... so here is Gary at Garrys
Apart from hunting and fishing this is about the only entertainment for about 80 miles. The bar looked really lively and the only guy at the place wanted to share his bear and moose stories (a bit like "I caught a fish and it was THIS big")
Took a picture of the moose on the wall just in case we don't get to see one with its body still attached
We got told that the road ahead was flooded, weren't really sure what to believe everyone here is interested in finding out what we are doing and then telling us the best an worst of the weather and road conditions. It was true though, a few miles further up the road the the lake had just joined up over the road. Highways maintenance were in situ with stop/go boards and thought it was so entertaining they went and got their camera to take photos of us going through. I don't have a photo but am promised one from Craig which I will post tomorrow.
After getting a bit lost around Flin Flon on arrival we found the hotel (and the bar) for our daily briefing
It was time for our weekly team meal which we were all ready for
which of course ended with a joke from Dave. Tonight we got two for the price of one - The Frog - and the promised Moth Balls.
We lost another hour today, the clocks have gone forward again. As I am writing this there is a great thunderstorm going on outside. Hopefully it will clear up by the morning, we have an early departure, breakfast on route to Russel, a 425 mile day.
Team briefings seem to revolve around beer and the bar!
ReplyDeleteHow is the group getting on apart from the bad jokes?
Have posted your pictures of Wenlock and Mandeville on the London 2012 mascot web site.
Took an age.
Keep up with the blog gives us workers a lift every day.
Jim
The group is really good jim, no weirdos at all! We don't all ride together. Sometimes we'll catch up with each other during the day, like yesterday at Garrys place, but we all ride our own pace in smaller groups.
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ReplyDeletepleased to see all going well and that you are having a very good time..Wish I was with you.Keep up the good work and stay safe. DAD
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