heading through scenic acres, on the way to the nose hill drive crossing.
Tag: gravel
2010 @ 1900km
heading south, between Okotoks and Nanton, during the 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer
spring cleaning
the city has started the spring cleanup, to remove the 47 bajillion tonnes of gravel and debris from city roads.
2010 @ 800km
the streets have been plowed, and the rest is beginning to melt rapidly. it’s starting to feel like spring…
transition @ 800km
already +7˚C at 7:30am. the snow’s melting fast – won’t be long before spring’s here for reals.
400km
The gravel and sand has been largely blown onto the side of the road, keeping the bike route well gritted. I usually ride on the left edge of this strip, and move over into it as needed – it can be a bit sketchy riding in it, as it sometimes piles up unexpectedly, grabbing at the front tire as you plow through it.