Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Starting out. Kitselano to Maple Ridge

Back wheel in the Pacific at Kitselano Beach Finally got started on the long planned bike trip today. Flooded with feelings of excitement and apprehension. How was this going to go? Would I end up in a ditch somewhere on a lonely stretch of road? I am a guy on the wrong side of sixty who has spent too many hours behind a desk. Was this utter foolishness? Nevertheless it was too late to back down and go quietly into retirement now.
Shelley helped me get the bike on the plane in Calgary and in a couple of hours I was at salt water. Unpacked the bike down at the beach and started pedalling. Got about two blocks and had to spend an hour fixing various problems caused by damage inflicted by our national carrier. Talked to cousin Leslie in Maple Ridge and arranged to meet her there.

1 comment:

  1. Had to be the first to comment on your blog. Thanks for dropping by, and have a great ride.

    Bernie @ Sandy

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