Road through some of the greyest conditions ever the last couple of days.
Left Prince George in the morning sunshine and had an awesome ride for a couple of hours. Sara sent me a care package from home so first stop was to swing past the Greyhound station on my way of town. You're a lifesaver honey, thanks! The super warm, super dry, 4-season riding pants that I somehow left at home were now about to save my bacon. Within a couple hours of PG, the weather dropped. I ran into a few other riders. Two French dudes on Harleys on their way back from a weekend ride down to the Okanakan. Then met an interesting retired machinest on a Suzuki 400 with home made panniers. Beautifuly made boxes and clever mounting. Nice work man!
Made it into Kitwanga, BC later than expected, due to a grocery stop in Smithers. I'm glad to have food onboard for the next few days. Oh and did you know that a ham and cheese sandwich in tinfoil fits perfectly between the exhaust pipe and the engine guard on a Dakar? Do this, and twenty seven kilometers later you'll have a toasted hot panini!
The Cassier RV Park in Kutwanga put me up for free in the pouring rain. I had a pretty little campsite on a ridge overlooking the fresh cut green grass field. The mosquitos were unbelievable! Even in the rain. Note to self: Fresh cut green grass is dangerous territory.
0 comments:
Post a Comment