The Climb

Day 3
Total Mile Distance: 175 miles. Hope to Merritt; 75 miles. Conditions: Hot.

Today was our first real day on the road, originating in Hope, our ride started with a 30 miles climb up the Coquihalla. Reaching record highs, with the temperature ranging from 28 degrees to 34. The hill wasn't as bad as we were expecting, however lots of traffic, fast moving trucks and cars and in some cases a lack of shoulder caused for a uncertain ride.

A pair of kayakers stopped at the viewpoint and commented that the "man" which was Jane was really far behind. A trucker stopped and approached my father and asked him if he was with the two cyclists and commented on how well we were doing for the conditions. We were getting so much support for biking up the Coquihalla, trucks honking and the small side comments, all because no sane person would ever want to do it.

So far I have made the conclusion that Canadians need to clean up their acts. :/ trash everywhere. The shoulders of roads filtered with fast food garbage and broken bottles.

Hint of the day: Never pass a bathroom without using it.