The ride today takes me along the east edge of the vast and windy Kootney Lake. The ride is surprisingly quiet - which is a bonus for me as the shoulder is very narrow. Ferry traffic only comes by every few hours - and local traffic is minimal - so most of the time I get to ride on the outer one quarter of the lane undisturbed. In many respects, I've timed this trip nicely in that summer vacation for most families does not start until some time in mid-June. I expect this rou

Looking at the driveway coming out of the campground, Brian suggested,"Maybe you should walk your bike up?". I thought, "What kind of a biker am I if I can't ride up that hill?" Out loud I said, "I think I'll give it a try." Thankfully I managed it without a problem - a good warm up. About a kilometer down the road, I realize I have an issue - my feet are freezing cold. Preparing for the trip, I had to make some very difficult decisions about what to bring along and what to l