Training rides

So, I've completed two major training rides in two weeks.

1) Edmonton to east of Smoky Lake, AB 125 KM, 30 degree dry alberta big sky heat.

2) Edmonton to Devon, AB, 100KM round trip, loaded (picnic), heavy rain in hills.

These two rides were both challenging and rewarding, as I pedalled my way across the prairie in opposite directions. Both rides had challenges provided by the weather, the first ride had ridiculous, 30+ heat. The second ride had a torrential, prairie thunderstorm.

I think, I'm confident about my strength going into this trip, it's the mechanical aspect that worries me.

From the Devonian Garden ride, before the rain started:

The Bike