Author Archives: Wilgoson

Michael, our website guru, has placed a link for the cancer society to the right of the posts.  This is our benefit for the ride.  Should you wish to donate – you can donate directly to the cancer society.  On … Continue reading →

Chuck: A day of challenges: Hills, headwinds and flats.  Had a fitful night, the local bars must close at 2 am, that’s when traffic noise, drag racing wanna-bes and boisterous conversation started to subside.  At 6:30 am, when we started … Continue reading →

Chuck: The 1 km road into the RV camp that was so muddy yesterday afternoon had mostly dried.  Nice day for riding; cool no wind, billowing clouds covering most of the sky.  The past few hundred miles have been through … Continue reading →

Chuck: Good start, cool, no wind, hills are friendly.  Plan is for the B-Team to drive directly to Sherk’s Campground in Valleyview, Alberta; I pack a lunch.  Three miles away and I have a flat rear tire, our first on this … Continue reading →

Chuck: Yesterday, I forgot to tell about my crash, minor but somewhat embarrassing.  As I wheeled into the RV park, I saw Betty walking Mitzie across a gravel road and parking area.  I said “Hi Ya” and slowed as I … Continue reading →

Brendan has figured out that I hate driving the RV in the mountains.  He is a very good driver and is willing to drive.  GREAT! Brendan and I had a devil of a time finding the campground.  We had three … Continue reading →

Chuck: This morning we need to be out of our gratis parking area in time for a beer delivery.  Hey we gotta do our part.  As we were pulling out Ron (our host & owner of the pub) was there … Continue reading →

Chuck: We were not out in time for the 5 am fish-feeding.  I’m a little surprised that Brad didn’t knock on the door so we didn’t miss the ritual.  Cool morning, good for biking.  First, I was riding on Canada-20 … Continue reading →

Chuck: We spent the night in Wataskiwan, Alberta but I chilled out yesterday in Camrose so Betty & Bren drove me 29 miles back to the Co-op station.  I looked for the attendant who offered to let me warm up … Continue reading →

Chuck This day starts great; no rain and the sun is trying to peek through.  A quick breakfast, grab my water bottles and I’m out the door.  Hmmm seems pretty nippy, better slide some long gloves (with fingers) over my … Continue reading →