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| Road Biking | 401.60 Miles |
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| no partners | | International Selkirk Self-Contained Bicycle Tour Loop 401.6 miles
The Soggy Selkirk Soiree
Touring Northern Idaho, British Columbia (Canada), and Eastern Washington
Sandpoint, Idaho - Bonners Ferry, ID (37.8 miles) - Creston, British Columbia, Canada (40.1 mi.) - Crawford Bay, BC (51.1 mi.) - New Denver, BC (53.2 mi.) - Nelson, BC (61.0 mi.) - Salmo, BC (27.0 mi.) - Metaline, Washington, (29.0 mi.) - Pioneer Campground, WA, (58.0 mi.) - Sandpoint, ID (44.4 mi.)
The VM (Venerable Monster, Specialized Expedition Touring Bike, circa 1984) Rides Again!
June 25 - July 4, 2012
Summary: This is a report about a 400 mile self-contained bicycle tour of the International Selkirk Loop, which travels from Northern Idaho, into British Columbia, Canada, and into Eastern Washington, circling the Selkirk Mountain Range. Three of us rode the main Selkirk Loop and the North Kootenay Lake and Silvery Slocan side loop; Balfour to Nelson.
This was to be an exploratory ride, to ascertain whether the 'chamber of commerce' approach rules the loop, or whether there are decent camping opportunities for a larger group. Mostly, there are decent options.
This was a delightful adventure, despite the moss and fungus conditions, made possible by veteran bikers and all-around good sports and supportive riders, Cheryl and Dave. I particularly enjoy their good cheer and reciprocity. I organize a trip and invite you, you organize a trip and invite me.... so rare these days. Other riders wanted to join in, given Cheryl's phenomenal planning skills, yet were unwilling to help out.
co-participants: Dave Rumbellow, Cheryl Soshnik.
Distance: 401.6 total miles (My very old odometer reads low, so it is likely a bit more than 401 miles.) |
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