Got up and, just like every morning on the road, I took some time to drink some coffee before checking out of the hotel room. I had gotten gas for the bike the night before, but decided to eat something before starting out on the road. Breakfast is a meal I rarely eat, having relied on cigarettes and coffee for many years to get me going, and this morning it felt good to get some food in me.
The road was quite straight north of Rocky Mountain House, and also quite flat, so it wasn't the most interesting ride. I hadn't been through this area in a few years, so it was still cool to look around and enjoy the ride. The last 45 minutes of the Cowboy Trail were kind of rough, the road starting to show signs of age. There was some construction, so I'm guessing that the road with get re-surfaced in the near future.
I reached the end of the Cowboy Trail in Mayerthorpe, and I think it's pretty neat to have ridden the Highway from start to finish. Mayerthorpe to Valleyview is divided highway (think interstate if you are in the USA), and I made great time roaring down a highway I've been on a lot in my life. I did stop for gas and a quick lunch in Whitecourt.
I hadn't been on the road between Valleyview and Grande Prairie in many years, so that stretch of highway was a little more interesting. I was planning to stay with friends, but since they were out camping, I had time to grab another snack and relax a little before they got home.
It was nice to visit with friends again, and I really appreciated the opportunity to stay the night. Darcy and I got a pizza in the evening as we hadn't really had dinner. After a great shower, I went to bed, and fell asleep really quick.
522.7km traveled today
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