Kokanee Trip, Day 2 (Aug 11/12)

I started the day knowing that I would have plenty of time to get to Invermere, BC, where I had a reservation for the next night on the road. After being lazy in my room and having some coffee, I went down for the free continental breakfast. After eating I got my luggage back onto the bike, and began the day's riding. A quick check of the weather app on my phone told me it was 0 degrees outside, although it did feel warmer than that in the sun.

After riding slab for the better part of the previous day, it was awesome to finally hit the mountains! There is something about being in the mountains that calms my soul, and even though it was quite chilly on the bike, I was exactly where I wanted to be.

What people have to realize is that I have dreamed about traveling on a motorcycle for over 20 years, so to be finally doing it now was almost surreal. I remember thinking many times that this day might be the best day of my life thus far. The scenery was amazing as always, such a different experience to see it from the seat of my Harley Heritage.

There were many stops throughout the day as I made my way along the Parkway. Stopped at the Crossroads to get some gas and something to eat. Chatted with a few other riders, and had my only cigarette of the day there. There were many times I really craved a smoke, but I was quite determined to not give in.

The mix of sun and cloud in the morning gave way to sun in the afternoon, and the temperature continued to climb as the day passed. By the time I arrived Radium Hot Springs, BC the temperature had climbed all the way to 30C!

After checking into the hotel in Invermere, I had some dinner, and then decided to get some more riding in. I rode out to the Eagle Ranch golf course, where a friend and I golfed two years ago. We also golfed Greywolf, and I decided to make the half hour ride up the mountain. I remembered the road was a twister, and it was awesome to grind the floorboards a little to end the day.

510.2km traveled today