June 4, 2008 Not Epic, Just Just Surrey to Merritt

[greenboy]

Not too epic, but today was a good day for a ride despite the morning showers between Surrey and Hope. After Hope it dried up nicely in the canyon and for the rest of the day.

First thing in the a.m. didn't look too promising outside the garage, but might as well get used to it, this is the climate we live in.

[greenboy]

By the time I arrived at Hope, not much better. Several showers along the slab. I thought about turning back, but naah ....

[greenboy]

Canyon was nice and clear, with a few construction spots along the way. No more than 5 minutes wait at any time.

[greenboy]

Good old Spences Bridge, I never get tired of this road. There was some construction going on from Spences to Merritt direction, lots of dust/dirt in that lane direction but nothing a good rain can't take care of.

[greenboy]

One of many classic Spences Bridge - Merritt curves.

[Darkcbr]

Merritt to Spences Bridge is a rad highway. Did it a few weeks ago in the direction opposite yours.

[greenboy]

This used to be the gas station at Spences Bridge. The pumps never worked properly anyway.

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The last two pics are of the river along the highway from Spences Bridge to Lytton.

[greenboy]

Merritt to Spences Bridge is a rad highway. Did it a few weeks ago in the direction opposite yours.



I did it both directions today, thinking Manning Park would be freezing cold (that's unreal, it's already June). It was chilly all day today, heated vest stayed plugged in.

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Here's me in my new orange vest. I look like a dork I know.

[sushigrl]

business must be good cuz you never seem to work (me very jelous). looks like the weather turned out pretty good after all.

[sushigrl]

Here's me in my new orange vest. I look like a dork I know.

no you look like the "enforcement look a like" that i sometimes see in my mirrors when is too late. they almost give me a heart attack.

[greenboy]

Hey Anna, I'm still on holidays dammit! If you recall, my Inuvik trip was foiled by two ice-jammed river crossings north of Eagle Plains. I returned early, and decided not to go back to work until next week as scheduled.

As for the vest, I chose orange over yellow intentionally because it looks less LE-like. BK had a bright yellow Vanson piece but it was way too much like a police vest. I'd probably get kicked off one of my own rides.

Anyway I only tried it on today for the first time. It has cool extra pockets. :rockon

[RiceRocket]

Looks like you also got a new camera also, Steve.

I'll PM you for a ride in the coming weeks when the weather is better.

[greenboy]

Looks like you also got a new camera also, Steve.

I'll PM you for a ride in the coming weeks when the weather is better.

Stan, I got the same camera which last year cost $170, for $80 :rockon .

I'll be riding tomorrow, but PM me after when you can.

[elevation]

whoa! Gas is ONLY 129.9 in Hope! I'm driving out there...

[CHIA]

Nice bike, and nice pics....I'm getting one of those vests too.....rather been seen as a dork in some eyes, than not seen at all!

[mooove_over]

This used to be the gas station at Spences Bridge. The pumps never worked properly anyway.

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The last two pics are of the river along the highway from Spences Bridge to Lytton.

i can remember the days when spences bridge had lots of services....sure has deteriorated over the years....i suppose the coquihalla has a lot to do with that

[bacchus40]

thanks for the pics Steve... since it looks like my baby is about to find a new home, this will be the closest i get to the Spences Bridge gas stn any time soon :(

i'm really sad now.. last year when my buddy went down n' wrote off his Vmax we were treated to some vary nice hospitality at the veggie restaurant over looking the river.. ahhh, now thats living :)