Well......by looking at the Rockies schedule for days 51 through 54, it looks like Lauren and the crew started in (Vernon) Dease Lake on July 25th; leaving from Meziadin Junction and a ride of 60.0 miles; riding 1/3 of the way. I take this to mean there is some sort of loop around the lake, but have not been in contact with her to find out. July 26th; they road to (Iskut) Dease Lake 2/3 of the way and a ride of 91.0 miles; July 27th; (Iskut) Dease Lake 2/3 way back to Dease Lake and a ride of 70.0 miles; and today was a rest day there as well. Yep! Sounds like a loop around the lake to me! LOL
Lauren and I were able to "chat" last night via Facebook, and she expressed that she was feeling much, much better since getting her antibiotics; yeah! ; ) She and the other riders have seen many a bear; "Momma......we were riding along, and I look up to see a bear about 5 feet from me in the ditch; a baby bear!". I sweetly replied "Where there is a baby bear, you can be sure Momma bear isn't too far behind!". She reports that the weather has been nice; not too cold in the mornings, and Spring like weather during the day.
Some of our other recent "chats" on Facebook have gone as follows......
On Monday ~ Lauren: "Bell II to Tatogga Lake-88 miles and a 10% grade uphill just got owned."
Kristina: "Atta girl!"
Yesterday ~ Lauren: " Rockies ride on rocks......lots of em."
Kristina: "Hard ride today boo?"
Lauren: "Yeah Momma, 20km of unpaved road......ouch!"
Kristina: "But ya did it. Love ya!"
Tomorrow's ride will be from Dease Lake to Jade City; named for its found to the East of the community, Jade City is located on Stewart-Cassiar Highway 37 in northwest British Columbia.
The huge jade boulders that visitors can see being cut here are from the Princess Jade Mine, one of the largest jade claims in the world. This will be a ride of 70.0 miles.
Both crews are getting closer to Whitehorse, YT, where the crews will finally meet up with each other once again since leaving Cedar Park on June 5th. 16 more days until we finally see her and the other Texas 4000 riders cross that finish line in Anchorage; come on August! ; )
Remember Lauren......ride and may the moon tuck you in with a smile on your face. ; )
Love you much ~ Mom
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