We got a reasonably early start today on a pretty easy ride - 43 miles, no significant climbs - and were in Osoyoos a bit after one, the earliest arrival so far. Not early enough though - it was about 70 when we left Penticton, and 95 when we reached Osoyoos. It was probably the prettiest ride of the trip too, with west of the day spent on quiet, very scenic roads. But too hot.
We spent the afternoon holed up in our motel, and then ventured out for a very nice dinner in the early evening. We took our time there, giving the day more time to cool off before our walk back to the motel, but it was still hot.
It’s supposed to be cooler tomorrow, but our ride to Princeton will be much longer (73 miles), and we’re a bit worried about it. On the way back from the restaurant we stopped at the supermarket and picked up breakfast items, with the plan of waking up at 5,eating in the room, and hitting the road by six.
And, the air conditioning in our room isn’t that great, so it’s too hot to think of much to say. Maybe tomorrow.
This is the channel pathway, following the short channel that drains Okanagan Lake into Skaha Lake. Much better than biking the other side of the channel, on the shoulder of Highway 97.
I’m not sure what was happening with me today, but I really didn’t feel that well -maybe a bit nauseous. I sat in the shade for a bit before continuing on.
The cattle guards here are really treacherous - wide spaced, rounded. Death traps. And, as Bill points out, there’s poison ivy to contend with too if you fall in. Best to walk, carefully.
Jacquie GaudetI hate those things! Always need to stop and walk across them (and I'm always on my road bike, with road-cleat shoes, in the Okanagan). Some people bunny-hop them but not me. Reply to this comment 5 years ago
Scott AndersonTo Bill ShaneyfeltI didn’t even look at that - I was just trying to not slip into the gaps. Thanks for the warning though - I’ll keep an eye out. Reply to this comment 5 years ago
Scott AndersonTo Jacquie GaudetI’m with you. After spilling on one in Utah last year I’m a real chicken. These were really awful though - wide gaps, round bars. Reply to this comment 5 years ago
