June 15: Calgary to Nanton

Day 10

Distance: 120ish
Average Speed: 26ish
Total Distance: 1200ish
Riding Time: 4 hours 40
Total Time: 7 hours
Wind/Weather: Wind out of the north, rain in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon
Terrain: City bike paths and rolling hills south of the city

Today we started riding with over 40 junior high students from Menno Simons who stayed with all the way to Sikome Lake at the very south end of the city. Despite the foul weather and long distance, the vast majority of students rode the whole way, and it was a lot of fun to be riding in such a big group. Adam got our first flat of the trip a few kms from Sikome Lake, and so most of the kids beat us to the weiner roast that was our final destination, though thankfully they left us a few. After a late lunch at around 3, Adam and I set out again to reach Nanton at around 5:30 pm, all in all a very long day time wise. Luckily our rest day was to follow. Highlights included enthusiastic kids, staying at Dad's, and knowing we didn't have to ride at all the next day.