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Distance: 91.4 kms
Riding Time: 4:55 hrs
Average Speed: 18.5 km/h
Max. Speed: 48.5 km/h
We got on the move early today because we knew it was suppose to be another hot, dry day. I rigged up my bike with Shawn's BOB trailer so that he could rest his knee a little, so I was carrying about 120 lbs or so of gear. I noticed after a couple hours that my knee was starting to ache a little, which I thought maybe were some sort of sympathy pain, but were more likely due to the extra weight.
In the mid-afternoon, the wind picked up, but we prevailed and eventually made it to a campground in Swift Current. Unfortunately Shawn's knee is no better so in order to prevent further injury he's going to call it quits and take a bus home in the morning. I'm sad because I really wanted him to finish, but now he can rest his knee and I can pick up the pace and get to Calgary this weekend.
Tomorrow, after we get Shawn on the Greyhound, I'll get as far as I can. Hopefully it doesn't get too hot.
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A crazy idea became a spontaneous adventure when I decided to pedal a bicycle to Calgary, Alb. from Halifax, NS in the summer of 2011. Inside you will find stories, pictures, routes and the equipment I used for this journey.
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