Edson to Edmonton

The weathernetwork was calling for minus 7 with the wind chill, but it felt more like minus 20 so we braved the elements for as long as we could. Even still we`d stop at every business we could find just to warm up even a little. After a couple of hours of fighting the north cross winds and 45 km later we stopped at a campsite along the highway at Niton Jctn.



We had multiple warm showers and tasted sausage/bacon and eggers with coffee to fuel our next day. We knew we were about to have a big day, as we were heading to Auntie Kathy and Uncle Dean`s house 115km away. I dragged Joanna out of bed, and we rode well for 60km and then began to slow down. We decided to stop and warm up at the next town, which turned out to be Gainfield, a real "treat" for anyone passing through. We enjoyed the local entertainment provided at the restaurant. Re-engergized and warmed up we pushed on and did really well again for a while... but then faded out and dragged ourselves the rest of the way, but made it safe and sound. 116km later it was our longest ride so far on the trip.

We took the next two days off to rest up, do some laundry, and pick up a few needed bike parts. We walked the entire length of West Edmonton Mall, went into two stores, and spent $24. We did our best to eat Dean and Kathy out of house and home, as our metabolism was really starting to speed up. We were very happy to have a warm bed, and warm showers, and decided to keep up the trend by heading to the other side of the city to stay with Uncle Gary and Petra. (By vehicle of course).Somehow Joanna`s bike went from being a cool Giant bike, to being branded a Harley Davidson. If all Harley`s were this cool, I might actually consider buying one. After being spoiled by the luxuries of great food, fun company, and real beds we finally decided to press on and get back on the bikes.