Tour BC 2007 - Day 2

Day 2 - July 14



I slept in and had a leisurely breakfast reading June issues of the EO.
Wen was camped below me on the lake. She came over to find out where
I was going and I showed her some of the hard copies from the Tour BC
website. Then she asked about bicycling in Washington state and I
suggested the North Cascades Hwy (WA 20) because of its sheer beauty.

Then I broke camp and started driving to Penticton. I passed many
Organic fruit and vegetable stands, and came to the conclusion that I won't
starve on this trip.

I found my motel, the Bel Aire, which was across the street from Sears,
and just down the street from Walmart with a McDonald's inside. I
settled into my room spreading everything all over. It reminded me so
much of last summer when we would come into town to resupply.

I hand washed my skirt and blouse that I had worn Friday. They were
dry by late afternoon. I sorted through my stuff, breaking everything
down and putting a week's worth in a small baggie.

I looked at my map and determined a route to Okanagan College where I
could get my bike checked (their insurance requirement) and pick up my
registration package.

The bike mechanic was supposed to be set up at 4 and registration at 5.
I was about 20th in line and there was no mechanic. I parked my bike
in line and waited in the shade. While there, I met Kathy and Dave
from Sandy, OR, and their dog, Zoe. Kathy is Dave's personal SAG and
they’re doing the motel option.

Finally the mechanic arrived and he and his helpers erected canopies so
that they didn't have to work in the sun.

My bike passed inspection with the exception that my brake cables
didn't have protective caps. I was told to get them tomorrow.

Then I picked up my registration packet with jersey. I had forgotten to
bring my strap for the rear rack, so Kathy and Dave took it. As it
turned out they were in the room next to me at the motel.

When I inventoried the contents of the bag, I was surprised to see how
much I got.

Goodie Bag contents:
7 pkgs Chamois BUTTr
1 tube Cyclean Hand Cleaner
1 Razz Clif Shot
2 pkg Fruit to Go
2 Vel Fruit & Nut Bars
2 Flash Orange Blast Protein/Energy Bars
1 Flash Oat Berry protein/Energy Bar
1 Fruit Source Cherry Berry Bar
1 Tour BC water bottle
1 Tour Booklet
1 box itsy bitsy-size matches
2 large decals

I settled in, eating 4-cheese ravioli that I had brought from home. I
fell asleep watching TV, and when I awoke and decided to go to sleep
it was 11:00 PM.

Tomorrow: Get up, eat a dehydrated breakfast, drive to the college,
park the car, leave on the bike for Armstrong. It is 143.5 km or 88
miles.


Nikii who is somewhere in British Columbia