Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Kaslo to New Denver : B.C.

 
Valley of the Ghosts.
 

Hi Way 31a is one of the more technical rides in Canada covering only 50 km . With a multitude of switchbacks and tight apexes , this ride is at the top of my list for rides in Canada. It cuts through the mountain range between Kaslo and New Denver in B.C , just north of Kokanee Glacier Park.





 
 



Natural eye candy on every corner , it's easy to get distracted and to over cook a corner on a heavy bike like the FJR. The road is seamless with little in the way of imperfections or frost heaves. One must be on the look out for cyclist and abundance of wild life crossing around every corner. I did this trip on 3 separate occasions during the last week in July. Mid week there was no traffic before the Canada Day long weekend , just an outstanding ride.  


 
New Denver : with a list of options for the next ride.

Balfour to Kaslo, British Columbia .

The trip continues from Balfour to Kaslo ; B.C.


Road of apexes , somewhat technical in scope , with outstanding scenes , few places to stop to take it all in. here are just a few.
 

 
  A favorite ride amongst two wheel enthusiasts , and you can see why.

 
 View from Ainsworth Hot Springs on the way to Kaslo
 




 
 
Kaslo B.C.









Kaslo Hotel
 
 
Next off to New Denver up to Nakusp ;British Columbia.

Monday, July 11, 2016

" Raven " @ East Kootenay Lake

 
Some pictures of Raven and myself up hi-way 3a to Kootenay Bay to take the ferry to Balfour , outside of Nelson.







"Raven" @ Frank Slide Alberta

 
"Raven" and myself  stop at the Frank Slide in Alberta outside Crowsnest Pass for a moment.