Police check stop for three speeding cyclists
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Cool day, but a good day for cycling.
Day 25 – Winnipeg to Falcon Lake
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Day 24 – R&R at Uncle Phil’s B&B
“Uncle” Phil helps Sue with a bike tune-up
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After hearing so much about “Uncle” Phil, it was great to meet him. He took good care of us, showing Terry & I how to make pie crust, and bake the pie. He wouldn’t share his pizza making, but left the work to Rachel as he supervised. The meal was delicious. Thanks for a great visit at your B&B.
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Day 23 – Portage la Prairie to Winnipeg
Preparing for the day’s ride
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An adventure to confuse you SPOT watchers.
Day 21 – Binscarth to Minnedosa
Drying the wet rain gear
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Another rainy day, but Minnedosa was a treasure.
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Road signs in Minnedosa
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Minnedosa is a treasure. Well worth visiting again.
Day 20 – Yorkton to Binscarth (Russell)
The Bull in Russell
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Another rainy day, but with lighter winds I think. We got our campsite in Binscarth, showered, and headed back to Russel to try a famous Saskatchewan Chicken restaurant.
Day 18 /19 – Yorkton (east to west) / rest at Ethel’s
At the Saskatchewan/Manitoba border riding West
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Looking for a good day of cycling with a tailwind, we went east to west before a rest day in Yorkton.
Day 18 – Photos from Yorkton (east to west)
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Ethel and (photographer/support driver) Al
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Had a lovely time spending 3 nights with Terry’s delightful mother-in-law Ethel. We each had our own room.
Day 19 – More photos from the rest day at Ethels in Yorkton, SK
Day 17 – Moose Jaw to Regina (Yorkton)
“Go west,” said the train, the wind and the Waitress (kind of – she actually said “go rest”)
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The weather was so bad, we asked advice from our waitress and she said we should go directly to Yorkton.
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Day 15/16 – Maple Creek – Swift Current – Moose Jaw
Day 15 – Maple Creek to Swift Current
Lovely Morning in Saskatchewan
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The winds must have been blowing, as I didn’t take many pictures. I think I started to read a book that day.
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Day 16 – Swift Current to Moose Jaw
Salt Storm blows through
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A very interesting day, thus lots of pictures.
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Day 16 – Important Bird Area (IBA) Photos
An Important Bird, in the Important Bird Area
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Great area for bird watchers. They sometimes get 50,000. Thanks to Nadine and Dennis for their bird pics, which inspired me to try some.
Reed Lake in Southwestern Saskatchewan is designated an Important Bird Area. Read more about its global significance.
Day 14 – Medicine Hat to Maple Creek
Dunmore, Alberta, on the way to Maple Creek, Saskatchewan
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More photos from Day 14 – Medicine Hat (Ye Olde Jar Bar) to Maple Creek (Ghostown Blues).
Ghostown Blues B&B in Maple Creek
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Day 13: Taber to Medicine Hat & Concert Ye Olde Jar Bar
Entering Medicine Hat
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Back on our own, wihout Patrick. But not totally alone, as Piet met us outside of town to guide us thru town and up the hill to Ye Olde Jar Bar.
Concert at Ye Olde Jar Bar
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I want a subscription to concerts here! WOW – the venue and music, and food and the people. Thank you.