My 07/07/07 Ride
07-08-07 | 11:35 AM
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My 07/07/07 Ride
Yesterday, July 7, 2002 (07/07/07) I joined the Edmonton Cycle Touring Club in the Nordegg area, just west of where I live, and had a very nice day out there cycling, hiking, and eating. That club puts on a good event!
We met near Nordegg and cycled west past Abraham Lake (the bright blue lake in some of the photos) to the Siffleur Falls entrance (approx. 60 kms), then three of us hiked the 8 km round trip in to see the falls, and then we cycled back to the Nordegg area for supper.
Surprisingly few people come out to this part of the world ... and that's great! It's a beautiful highway, with very little traffic. Perfect!!
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We met near Nordegg and cycled west past Abraham Lake (the bright blue lake in some of the photos) to the Siffleur Falls entrance (approx. 60 kms), then three of us hiked the 8 km round trip in to see the falls, and then we cycled back to the Nordegg area for supper.
Surprisingly few people come out to this part of the world ... and that's great! It's a beautiful highway, with very little traffic. Perfect!!
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07-08-07 | 11:36 AM
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And a few more ... 
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07-08-07 | 11:41 AM
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Very Nice Machka, how far is that from Edmonton?
I can't remember the Rockies being that close to Edmonton...
I can't remember the Rockies being that close to Edmonton...
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07-08-07 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
Very Nice Machka, how far is that from Edmonton?
I can't remember the Rockies being that close to Edmonton...
I can't remember the Rockies being that close to Edmonton...
I'm in central Alberta.
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07-08-07 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Machka
I'm not in Edmonton ... the Edmonton club came down to my area of the world! I'm in central Alberta.
I'm in central Alberta.Thats what I thought...
I seen the mountains and the first thought was 'Where are there mountains with in reasonable bicycle striking distance?'
Lucky to be so close to the Rockies, I love that area!
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07-08-07 | 12:03 PM
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From: Struggling up a hillside in Vermont, USA... ..........................................
Wow...Just Wow...
The unbelievable beauty of this Earth...
See it is worth getting off the bike!!!
The unbelievable beauty of this Earth...
See it is worth getting off the bike!!!
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07-08-07 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammertoe
Wow...Just Wow...
The unbelievable beauty of this Earth...
See it is worth getting off the bike!!!
The unbelievable beauty of this Earth...
See it is worth getting off the bike!!!
Machka, again you show me why I ALWAYS enjoy reading your posts......fabulous scenery there. It makes me feel very slighted living in Southern New Jersey.
Cheers,
Brian
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07-08-07 | 12:47 PM
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what amazing views! you are indeed lucky! oh and great smile there machka!
07-08-07 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammertoe
Wow...Just Wow...
The unbelievable beauty of this Earth...
See it is worth getting off the bike!!!
The unbelievable beauty of this Earth...
See it is worth getting off the bike!!!
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07-08-07 | 04:16 PM
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Beautiful pics. It's great being able to enjoy the sights where you ride. I'm surprised that you only rode 120k. That's not like you at all.
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07-08-07 | 04:25 PM
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Absolutely stunning! Looks like there's some good climbing in them hills!
Thanks for the look, Machka!
Thanks for the look, Machka!
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07-08-07 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by gapowermike
Beautiful pics. It's great being able to enjoy the sights where you ride. I'm surprised that you only rode 120k. That's not like you at all.
Originally Posted by blacksquid
Looks like there's some good climbing in them hills!
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