Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Day 5: Grand Forks-Rossland

Today was a pretty amazing ride.  The day started out with some nice up and downs to loosen up those stiff legs.  Then mid morning we hit the huge climb of the day - a 25km climb up Paulson Pass.  The climb started off quite nice with 4-6% grades but quickly went up to 8-9% grades and proved to be the hardest push thus far, during the steeper sections I was lucky to hold my speed at 8.5km/h - quite slow.  But slowly we made it.  We then had some lunch and began the second climb of the day; it was a lot like yesterday, not a huge climb but it hurt due to the intense climbing of the morning.
Unfortunately our most difficult climb is still ahead of us: Kooteney Pass.  We will be hitting this one tomorrow.  I am pretty nervous for it so we shall see how it goes.



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  1. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Boy, you did great today, George!! What a challenge though. We'll be thinking about you tomorrow as I know it will be a tough one.
    Mom and Dad

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    1. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 10:15 PM

      Wow you are doing awesome!!!!!! With all the challenges you have gone through we know you will do well tomorrow. Thinking and praying for you.....Nick&Tilly

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  2. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Hi Kim, Just wondering how the days are going for you? Hoping you are enjoying them. Wishing all of you safety, lots of strength and good health.
    Take care and keep safe, Dad and Mom

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  3. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Way to go George! Praying for strength to you, Lynette

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  4. AnonymousJune 27, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Wow George! You are doing amazing! Hope today goes well for you. Lety and Wayne and Me and Harold are leaving today for Banff. Needless to say every time we pass a biker, we will think of you. Praying for safety and health. Looking forward to seeing you and Kim. Harold and Hilda

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