Hi Eric
Well, that was an adventure. I changed the control card because the Salmon Valley Junction store no longer exists, and I wanted to eliminate the out and back bit to the Dallas Petro Can. This has reduced the distance to 204 km.
I knew it would be windy and watched wind direction for a few days prior to my ride before committing to going counter clockwise. I expected a tailwind to Kamloops, headwind Kamloops to Salmon River, and tailwind for the final 60 km. Not quite. I had a headwind to Kamloops that continued to Westwold (whole first half plus), then wild tailwind with a few scary crosswind gusts for the last half. I saw a flock of at least 16 bald eagles feasting on dead salmon, one white tail and three mule deer. Also met a group of cross country skiers on roller skis and was attacked by a herd of tumbleweeds. Low +7C, high of +15C, mix of sun and cloud. Finished well before dark in 8:12.
Thanks, Bob
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