Day 13 Revelstoke > Rogers Pass > Heather Mountain

Monday 23rd April early start for a big day. Glorious weather so took my time and managed to slowly ride the entire Rogers Pass without getting off the bike to push! Nearly 4,500ft elevation in 70km! I felt like Forest Gump – must have been those painkillers I took in Revelstoke!
Historical fact about Rogers Pass – it was finally completed in 1962! I share a birthday with a road! We both look a little worn out and in need of a lot of fixing up!
Once at the summit it was very evident I had picked a good day. The massive avalanches of recent days were spectacular to see.
I continued from Rogers Pass descending at speed until another slow climb at Heather Mountain finally took its toll and I had to call it a day. We drove on to Golden and had dinner at The Kicking Horse Grill. Amazing fine dining experience. The owner Martyn – Dutch guy and excellent host invited us to have a drink after the meal – several whiskeys and lots of fun latter we staggered back to the hotel. Those Dutch really know about having a good time! Cheers Martyn.

April 24, 2012 12:00 am

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