May 16th,2019/Gott Creek to Lillooet
Day's total/KM 30.8/elevation gain 467 meters
Total to date/KM 365.7/Total elevation gain 5328 meters
I woke to another overcast day at Gott Creek but no rain. The ride into Lillooet wasn’t too bad the scenery was spectacular. It’s a good descent coming in with a true hairpin as you drop down into the valley. I took it at speed and had the bike leaned so far I scraped a hole in my front pannier. I arrived at around 11:30 and rode directly to A&W for some real food. Did a bit of grocery shopping and made inquires as to whether there was a bike shop in town, no such luck. I opted to stay the night in Lillooet. The campground was situated just below town alongside the Fraser River, it's a beautiful spot.
The following morning I awoke to rain, high winds and much cooler temperatures, I decided to spend another day.
May 17th/Rest Day
May 18th,2019/Lillooet to Marble Canyon
Day's total/KM 48.8/elevation gain 1101 meters
Total to date/KM 414.5/Total elevation gain 6429 meters
I left Lillooet early, there was still a threat of rain, it only amounted to a few big drops and nothing more. It was a tough little section but the scenery was the big payoff. Once the highway climbs out of the Lillooet Valley your met with amazing views of the Frazer River that's carved deep into the valley below. Minimal traffic and a good workout made for a another great day on the bike.
May 19th,2019/ Marble Canyon to Steelhead Prov Park
Day's total/KM 76/elevation gain 431 meters
Total to date/KM 490.5/Total elevation gain 6860 meters
After exiting Hwy 99 I headed south along 97 to Cache Creek, then east into Steelhead Prov Park along the TC. Despite being back into traffic it was a good day's ride. Later that evening I was invited to join a family that watched me cycle in earlier, they were curious. I told them about my trip thus far and couldn't believe my plans to cycle across the country.
May 20th/Steelhead Prov Park to Kamloops
Day's total/KM 42/elevation gain 920 meters
Total to date/KM 532.5 /Total elevation gain 7780 meters
A relatively short section with lots of low grade but long continuous uphills. It was a good steady workout for the legs. I arrived in Kamloops mid afternoon and headed directly to Atmosphere which is an outdoors store. Stove fuel for my old GAZ stove was no longer available. I had no choice other than to buy another stove that took the updated threaded canister fuel cartridges. I picked up some groceries, then lunch at Subway.
I headed into old town then across the South Thompson River. I spent the night at Silver Sage RV Park. Nice campground rite alongside of the river. I test drove the stove and it turned out to be defective!
May 21st,2019/Silver Sage RV Park to Pinegrove Campground
Day's total/KM 41.9/elevation gain 397 meters
Total to date/KM 574.4 /Total elevation gain 8177 meters
I picked up a few more groceries while waiting for Atmosphere to open to exchange the stove. Cycle Logic was the next stop for a drive-train clean. The new chain I installed prior to leaving Victoria was 75% worn, I opted for a new one. I headed back to the RV park and collected the rest of my gear. As I pulled out of Kamloops I could feel the weight of groceries.
I followed Hwy 5 North, lots of truck traffic, for the most part I had a wide shoulder which was great. I arrived at the Pinegrove Campground at around 2:30. I pitched then headed for the shower, still with a little rest time before dinner.
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