Lilloett to Kamloops - 170km

Average Speed - 30.0 km/hr

Riding Time 5 hr 40 min

Temps ranged between 35 and 40 degrees

Today's stage to Kamloops was guaranteed to be difficult, and at 170 kilometers, is our second longest of the tour. We split up into two groups for the day, making sure to get started early to avoid as much of the heat as possible. Group one rolled into town to a fantastic welcoming party put on by the Kamloops PSBC support group, with group two showing up a little while later.

We all enjoyed the snacks and cold water provided by the group - a welcome sight after 170 kilometers, hot weather, winds, minor mechanicals, and some long hills. The day truly emphasized how important our great support crew is on the road - without the 10-odd bottles of water we each drank, along with food and the need to use the spare bike, none of us would have been able to make it into Kamloops tonight. Again, Tony and Geoff were busy tending to sore muscles and abused bikes all evening, and we are now all set to start tomorrow's stage to Salmon Arm. We hear that there is going to be something special set up for us there, and all of us can't wait to see it.

Pics to follow as we get some extra time in Salmon Arm