Ainsworth to Creston -- 59 miles

Today is a SAG day for me.  It feels like we're moving back toward civilization.  It has occurred to me that there have been no name brand businesses for the past several days.  Today there was a Tim Horton's and a Dairy Queen in Creston.  Lots of small businesses supporting their communities and communities supporting them!

Morning sky

Skies were ominous at the start of the day, but cleared quickly. 

Bike adjustments for a successful day

Riders had a great day in the saddle with only a short climb out of the hotel that was complicated by road construction.  Everyone negotiated successfully and moved toward the next milestone, Belfour Terminal for a ferry ride across Kootenay Lake.






The ferry was full, including multiple semis.

Ride leader Katie pulling out after the ferry ride.  Thumbs up means all is okay.

Riders only had one more significant climb for the day as they left the ferry but everyone was in good spirits and seemed to enjoy the day.

Of course no day would be complete without the threat of or actual rain.  The last riders were chased by thunder. With no lightening sighted, they decided to ride it in.  I would leap frog them every five miles to make sure nothing changed, and fortunately rain held off until after supper when we had a bit of a Canadian thunderstorm.  But, who cares we're sleeping and getting ready for tomorrow when we return to home to the United States.  Thanks Canada, it's been great!