June 10: Just Past Little Smokey to Happy Birthday Kaelin

Distance: 161 km
Average Speed: 29.4 km/h
Riding Time: 5 hours 29
Total Distance: 679 km
Wind/Weather: Headwind again almost all day, sun, clouds, rain, hail, sun again.
Terrain: Rolling hills.

Another long day today, though broken up a little. We left around 11 this morning into a headwind and by the time we rolled in to Whitecourt it was hailing so hard it stung the face. I don't think Adam could even see for a couple kms due to his lack of cap and shades. The storm passed though, and after a brief respite in the hotel in Whitecourt we pressed on for another 35 km to just short of Mayerthorpe, which is where we turn south on the 22. New drivers today as well (Michael and Rod), who have taken to support driving like fish who know how to support drive. Following are a few too many sunset shots from last night, and some shots from after the rain. Adams bike looks like he was riding cyclocross, and neither of our drivetrains sound very good at the moment.