Cycle Canada, Day 9, May 13/06

May 13/06 Day 9                                                                                           807 Km

Calgary, Alberta. (Rob & Jane's)                        ~ 9 Kms                        ~ 1:00 Hr

Saturday - Almost made it to the top of "Field Hill," about 1 Km shy when Rob showed up with Kate. We went for a big breakfast In Banff & then to Calgary & the Lunney's. Jane showed up a bit later. I bought some bike shorts. We went for sushi, drank, listened to music & talked 'til after midnight. Rob & Jane have to be up at 4:30 for a 7:30 flight to Barbados tomorrow (Sunday). They've left us the keys for the house and we'll stay here 'til Monday morning (rest day).

Rob & Jane are great people.

Climbing the Field Hill was interesting. It was cold out. Probably -5C or so. The climb was hard work. We worked to the point of almost over-heating while riding but, when we took a break after about a half hour it was hard to stay still long enough to eat a chocolate bar. I wanted to get back onto the bike to warm up from the cold.