Day Twenty Five - Beausajour

This morning I planned to get up early and leave with Sam to get into Winnipeg early to get to a bike store to get my shifter looked at and my derailures adjusted. Sam was feeling a little sick so we didn't leave at 6:30 but soon after 7. 

At the campground there was a little wind but not enough to keep the mosquitoes from bitting us non stop. On the highway the wind was pretty strong and from the west. A tailwind helped us make great time into Winnipeg. There was some construction like yesterday but it seemed not as bad.

We followed the transcanada into Winnipeg which became Portage Ave. it was a busy road so at Assiniboine Park we crossed over and followed a very nice residential street. I was surprised to see huge mansions lined the street. Houses that were much larger and extravagant than the real nice houses in Victoria. 

We arrived at Woodcock Cycle and a brought my bike right to the mechanics and they looked at it right away. I got six more tubes and some chamois butter. The mechanic said that my shifter was missing parts but they made it work. 

We met all the other riders at "The Forks".  The Forks is a lot like Granville Island but it is situated at the intersection of the Assiniboin River and Red River. It is quite beautiful and green. 

While there waiting for the group to explore the area I made some calls and arranged for a bike shop in Thunder Bay to get me a new shifter and rear wheel.  The rear wheel has developed cracks around 5 spokes. Bill at the Trek store in Victoria said that the parts should be covered by the warranty. 

We left The Forks around 2 and cycled the 20 Km to John's house. He was nice enough to invite us to his house for some drinks and snacks before we continue the 32 km to the campsite. Then at the camp John's family prepared a delicious meal with desert for us. Everyone ate too much and very happy. Thanks John, Teresa, and Madeline!

A very very good end to the day. 

Thanks John for the dinner.

Bridge over highway to John's house

Assiniboine Park