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macker · 06-07-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Torture

Thinking about Highwood Pass this weekend. Can anyone tell me anything about it - how badly is the elevation gain going to kill me?

The top of the pass is 2,206 Meters and if you approach it from The Highwood Junction (south gate) to King Creek (north gate) round trip is 108kms. That is most common trip but you could also just go up 54km to the top and back down to south gate. Good time to do this ride as it opens to traffic on June 15th. Also the Highwood House store should have opened May 1rst so you can fuel up before and after. Fuel will be a key!

Northendzone · 06-07-2016, 01:36 PM

^ and by fuel do you mean aero bars and doritos? or gummi's and pepperoni sticks

macker · 06-07-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Northendzone

^ and by fuel do you mean aero bars and doritos? or gummi's and pepperoni sticks

Yeah, anything goes for fuel! One year we rode it from Calgary and stopped in Longview for jerky, burgers, fries, pie, and a case of beer. Fuel is fuel, it all burns!

Timbo · 06-07-2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TSXCman

I just took a pretty large spill over my handlebars. Was biking to work downtown and I've been riding harder lately. Then my chain snapped and went into ky back tire....

Damage is all in my hands, elbows, knees and ankle is sprained. Once I wrap my ankle, I need to walk my bike to get a new chain and a tune/check.

I'm t Sheldon Shumar, so I'm close to me, speed theory and other places. Any recommendation for reasonable price and service time?

How did you make out?

TSXCman · 06-07-2016, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo

How did you make out?

Lots of surface scrapes and bruises. Sprained ankle will take some time.

I got my blown chain link removed, shortening my chain. Both wheels have some wobble and front brake rubs. In on Tuesday for a wheel repair. The Bike Shop was killer, their technician did a lot for me for next to nothing.

I did a test ride with my ankle, got new clothes and rode back to work.

Not too bad all in all, just need to be careful walking for a bit.

KTrain · 06-12-2016, 08:19 AM

I'm going to try Highwood Pass for the first time today. I guess we're taking the easier route up from Longview (75km). I'm probably not prepared.

the_only_turek_fan · 06-12-2016, 11:13 PM

Just did a ride between Peachland and Summerland. About 42km. I did about 50km on the Wedtside Road in Kelowna a couple of days ago. The Okanagon is a wonderful place to ride!

JohnnyB · 06-13-2016, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Just did a ride between Peachland and Summerland. About 42km. I did about 50km on the Wedtside Road in Kelowna a couple of days ago. The Okanagon is a wonderful place to ride!

The OK is a cycling dream, both on and off roads. This is the first year in ages I won't be back for cycling and I'm already thinking of how much I'll miss it.

Northendzone · 06-13-2016, 08:33 AM

rode in this morning, went to take a shower and realized I forgot to pack a "lower foundation garment" - so far I am out there and loving it.......

Fuzz · 06-13-2016, 08:42 AM

Ha, I keep a couple spares at the office, because I too have forgotten.

habernac · 06-13-2016, 09:12 AM

Better than when you forget a work shirt and have to sit in a sweaty cycling jersey until the stores open. Or forget your work pants and sit at your desk in bike shorts.

Fuzz · 06-13-2016, 09:25 AM

No, that is great. Those are my shorts and t-shirt days!

When the AC stops working at it hits 29 I'm thankful I have an excuse....

Northendzone · 06-13-2016, 06:23 PM

I sure hope that at least one of you guys are riding home the opposite way of me as it seems like almost every day I am riding home into a pretty good wind, it is really starting to GMG

worth · 06-13-2016, 06:51 PM

Back from Oregon! Did almost 700km in 8 days. Surly held up great. Feels so smooth when loaded. I'll get some pics up if you guys want to see.

Northendzone · 06-13-2016, 07:47 PM

^ please do

Bigtime · 06-13-2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Northendzone

I sure hope that at least one of you guys are riding home the opposite way of me as it seems like almost every day I am riding home into a pretty good wind, it is really starting to GMG

Ditto for me, getting real sick of gusty headwinds.

cracher · 06-13-2016, 08:36 PM

ugh. Did not want to read about some guy going sweaty Newton's Cradle at work.

worth - save this page of the thread with pics please.

habernac · 06-14-2016, 09:03 AM

Used that wind that you poor southern guys hate so much to destroy my round trip record by 10 minutes yesterday. Felt good. Better than the soul sucking cross wind last Thursday.

GGG · 06-14-2016, 09:28 AM

I want to go out and do a bike packing trip around the elbow loop. Where would be a lower cost place to get a large frame bag and seat post bag. I think I can make my own handle bar bag.

worth · 06-14-2016, 09:35 AM

I have a seat bag and frame bag from Revelate designs. They were about the cheapest I could find. But it's still expensive. Most shops do them custom, Revelate has S, M, L to choose from, so it's not a custom fit but they are good bags and a little cheaper. I have a whole list of links for bike packing bags that I could post as well.

http://www.revelatedesigns.com/site/...ial-your-ride/