It was an early morning as we had a long haul in front of us for today - our longest cycling day on Tour - just shy of 200 km! Don't worry Josh M's mom in Ontario - we all made it safe and sound!
We were blessed with a bit of a tailwind which allowed us to maintain a speed of well over 30 km an hour most of the day. This team is so strong that we are even going up small hills at 28 km an hour in a group - when riding along most of us would have only been at 16 or 17 km an hour!
We had small 'controlled' breaks today and kept on a strict schedule in order to be on time for our arrival into Prince George. We stopped in Bear Lake for lunch which was provided by the local ambulance crew - delicious! We enjoy all the honking motorists and even had a farmer in his tractor honk at us today!
We had one small wipe out on the railway tracks but nothing serious. Arrived in PG with pliantly of time to spare and had a nice rest before heading down the Hart Hwy at a mock speed of 42 km an hour - apparently someone didn't want the locals to see us dawdling along??? It was the hardest part of the whole day!
We drove by the soccer fields and kids cheered us on before we arrived at CNC to a large group of cheering family, friends and community partners. Incredible welcome event which sure puts a smile on your face!
Cutting this short today as we have to hit the road to Quesnel this morning and I have to find me some pancakes!
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