So much to tell since our Chilcotin adventure! After getting back to Whistler late Sunday night I had a message from T bag that Tyler and I both worked Monday morning at 8:30, ouch! That week Tyler, Matt, and myself hit the bike park hard to let our legs a rest from the pedal fest incurred in the Chilcotins. The big bike highlight had to be the full day of bike park laps, followed by an evening loop of RDS we scored after some rain making for perfect conditions (soft, slick, and steep), followed by burgers and beers a Dustys Pub. It was Matts first time down RDS and in his own words “there is no way you can be prepared for what your getting yourself into”, said with a huge smile on his face!
As much fun as the riding was my body took a beating. As they say when it rains it pours, I had done well with injury’s all season and I guess it was just my time. Crash 1 involved a dust cloud and me blowing a berm, resulting in a shredded upper left side. The next days crash had me heading over the bars into a pile of rocks… again with the left side but the lower body taking most of the damage this time (I also had two flats and ruined a new tire on this ride, not a happy camper!). After one day of managing to keep the bike upright, I was hit with the third and final blow, after a few laps of a rebuild to Dirt Merchant I came up short on the new creek gap and went down hard ripping ligaments in my right rotator cuff and left thumb. Lets just say I looked in rough shape with a sling on one side and splint on the left. Although not ideal, if I was going to get injured that was the time to do it, with Marilyn arriving in a few days and me heading home in about a week.
The day finaly arrived to pick Marilyn up from the airport and after a short but nice visit with my Aunt Tiny in Vancouver I arrived just in time to greet her in the terminal. We spent a lovely afternoon cruising around Stanley Park and the Vancouver Aquarium. Later we meet my Aunt Lois where she treated us to a delicious diner at the Fish House. If ever in Vancouver I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys seafood. Other highlights of our time in BC include beautiful day sightseeing on the peak of Whistler, and a picnic at the train wreck.
The drive home has been amazing so far with sight seeing in Seattle, the stunning coastline of Oregon (words cannot describe it, you need to see it for yourself!!!!), and a quick dip in some natural hot springs in Idaho. More to come on the drive home once I sort through the hundreds of photos accumulating on my camera.
I have mixed feelings about leaving but I know I will be back so that has been a big help. I have already heard of one epic ride I missed and it wasn’t even 24 hours after leaving... whether or not my shoulder would have allowed it is another story. Tyler and some buddies from work biked up the ski hill and camped out overnight on the peak then descended back to the village at the crack of dawn before the mountain opened for the day. Tyler is truly living the good life… “My life is your vacation” is the saying that comes to mind when I think of him these days. It was a great summer of riding buddy and I can’t wait till our next adventure! Have a fun and safe winter in Whistler. Although a recent late night phone call (4 am PEI time) tells me I have looking forward to getting schooled at Brookvale in my near future. I won’t name names but this is a direct quote “I have been hammering out some B vale laps lately, and I’m gonna beat you at your own game benny!” is what was said and I say even with my gimp arm to bring it on!
I’m in no position to complain as I had an amazing summer, although my recent injuries keep me from bagging a few rides on my to do list: yummy nummy, hey bud, the new kyber pass entrance, comfortable numb (I know that one is pathetic), and lastly tanquil lake… I guess that means I know what I’m doing next summer. It was great to reunite with some old friends this summer and great to make some new ones. A huge thanks to the crew at Summit Sports for taking us under their wing, you know where to go if ever in Whistler and in need of anything bike or ski related.
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