Carlyle to Reston
On the road by 9:00, again with raingear ready. Seems to be a theme! While leaving the Motel this morning we were stopped by a gentleman from Riviere du Loup who works as an auditor for the Federal Government. He was in the area to 'examine the books' of a small native settlement. He asked us a million questions and gave us tips on riding through Quebec, if and when we get there. He was genuinely interested in our adventure. However, that is also the reason for the late start. Imagine me talking to a stranger!
The ride today was a dream. A very strong west wind 'blew us out of Saskatchewan'. As quickly as the oil wells arrived yesterday west of Weyburn they disappeared east of Carlyle. Saskatchewan agriculture began to look a lot like Ontario with the smaller fields, the natural water holes and some bush.
Saskatchewan...What did we think? A couple of myths about this province, at least the southern part. Saskatchewan is not as flat as we are led to believe! The agriculture is based on more than just wheat, barley and oats. They grow many more varied crops and you cannot forget the thousands and thousands of acres of ranch land! We do not associate Saskatchewan with oil but it is driving the economy. The roads, though not as good as in BC and Alberta, were friendly to bicycles until you hit the oil area where the roads are a mess! Once again the people treated us very well. The winds were strong and really did 'blow us across Saskatchewan'!
We are in a motel tonight, The Rest'n Inn in Reston. There is a predicted bad storm with the possibility of hail for later. Yes I guess we are 'fair weather campers'! Goodbye to Saskatchewan...Manitoba we have arrived!!! 3 down 7 to go!
Daily Distance = 98.01 km. Time on the bikes = 4 hours 16 minutes. Average Speed = 24.01 km. Maximum Speed = 42. 90 km. Wildlife Sightings = Yesterday was the 1st road kill Raccoon. Today was the 1st road kill Porcupine!
Kevin = 3 Sue = 0.
