Saturday 7 June 2014

Saskatoon to Yorkton

Leaving Saskatoon we travelled to Lanigan (128km), followed by Foam Lake (113km) and Yorkton (92km). A reasonable 333km in 3 days. Thankfully, however, we have had a little help from our friend Mr Tailwind.  Over the last three days the wind has been constantly at our backs and it's been great. The bike still requires a lot of pedalling but a little bit of assistance is appreciated. 

 When we are cycling we have good days when everything is strong and not so good days when it feels like your body is a big blancmange.  One such 'blancmange' day was yesterday and it was particularly felt when we were 50km away from Foam Lake.   When eating Mars Bars doesn't work then you know you are in some difficulty.  One Mars Bar is usually good for 20km at Warp 2 (cruising speed on the USS Enterprise NCC-1701). Today, however, we were stuck at Impulse speed.  

Then the wind picked up and, according to the weather channel, it was gusting at Gale Force.  Oh it was just wonderful as we accelerated to Warp 6 (maximum safe speed).  Before we knew it we had docked at the Foam Lake Campground.  To make the day even more unbelievably good, we were chosen by the Foam Lake Tourist Office as their 'tourists of the week' and had our picture taken. Now you may laugh but have you ever been a tourist of the week?  Exactly!

 
This is how we like to see our flags flying!

Feeling Kinda Cool
As we cycled slowly out of Saskatoon in the sunshine we were feeling relaxed and looking forward to the day ahead.  As we approached traffic lights a young chap shouted over to me 'yo homeboy, nice ride'.  Now I don't know what 'homeboy' means and I have no idea why I replied with a 'yo'.  It just happened - a quick interchange on the street corner between two guys.  So off we pedalled and for ten seconds I was feelin kinda cool.  Then Susan shouted from behind 'did he just call you old boy'!  My bubble of cool was burst!!


4 comments:

  1. And did you happen to remember to mention to these Foam Lake tourist people that you suffer from CRAFT and left your trailer behind you two days ago...or was that three?? I loved that story so thanks for the laugh! Martina X

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  2. Oh we forgot to mention it :)
    Every day since the trailer escapade we have to stop at some time and look behind us - just in case!

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  3. lol :)
    Looking like you're having a swell time homeboy and homegirl too!

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  4. Yes we are having a great time though it is a challenge. Hope your summer climbing is going well. Clif and Susan

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