Friday, July 27, 2012

Okanagan Livin' to TransRockies

After a much needed couple weeks at home it was time to hit the road again for TransRockies in Fernie, BC.  A place I've never been too and super excited for this 3-day stage race. Evan Mcneely and Antoine Caron made the trip all the way from the other side of the world to attend this adventure.  Personally I think Mcneely came all the way out for our local toonie race where he actually took all the Strava KOM's and set some records. Going to need to bring back those 32 seconds on our 36  min race here..Bastard. 

Anyway Mr Mcneely had arrived in the Okanagan Tuesday and we did some Peachland stuff Wednesday like shooting guns and driving trucks on back roads through big mud puddles. Then we race a toonie race. Strava file here: http://app.strava.com/rides/14623809 The seven hour drive from Peachland-Fernie was made yesterday. Arrived to a beautiful condo on the mountainside. Housemates Antoine and Felix Wilberg met us there. Tomorrow is some trail exploration before the big show starts Saturday. I believe it's a first MTB stage race for us all, so if we suck on the second or third day don't judge us..were young precious one day cross-country racers!

 Okanagan lake is just gorgeous.
 I do think they're pretty neat, but I respect their distance.
 Few more guns to the collection.
 Postil area, Kelowna.
 Showing Mcneely the damage from his 12 gauge shot.
Yep, it's upside down.
.22 Semi-Auto
 Mcneely went from a pellet gun to .22 to12 gauge..surprise.
Mission Hill winery, Westbank B.C.

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