5/23/2016. Strathford to Trochu. 60 miles but we only lasted only about 25 miles.
We avoided the rain but the headwind was so strong that it took us close to 4 hours to go less than 25 miles. I drafted behind Bill all morning which was a lifesaver for me. Poor Russ had to fend for himself. Must say that a this was the strongest wind that we have ever biked in. Again, nowhere to stop and get out of the elements. Acres of wheat farms everywhere you look. Finally, Dean, Russ and I decided to take a detour to the town of Rockyford and call for a pickup. Today is Victoria Holiday here so when we rode into this small town (population 300), the only thing open was the small grocery store. It was so much fun talking to the girl working there and all the locals who came in during the couple of hours that we were there. We met a couple passing through from Holland and they showed pictures of their 30 hector tulip farm and a video on harvesting bulbs, a farmer who farms a 4000 acre wheat farm and the little gal who was working at the store that her mom ownes. By the end of the day only Rolf finished the ride and it took him 10 hours in the saddle. Tonight we are again in a motel. We have heard that the weather will be way better tomorrow. It couldn't be much worse! Sorry, no pictures, to cold and wet to stop.
soo sorry you are having terrible weather, wet and windy...UGH - we're glad you are able to find a cabin or motel to be dry. How is the road? shoulders? pavement on Al-Can? Sending you dry stuff (tho here in Omaha for granddaughter's HS graduation it's big T-storms every day and night, in loud wet storms rolling thru and then overcast with hints of sun in between!)...soon you will be enjoying it more! thinking of you all - Hi to Dean and Bill and Dave!
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