Ride 44 - 11 November 2019
Distance 31.9km (Distance to date 1420.2km)
Time 2hrs 31mins (Time to date 108hrs 46mins)
A few weeks ago, I was discussing my challenge and progress with friend Blair. In talking about my challenge, I told him my self imposed rules; anything with a street sign and a name on the map is a road that must be ridden..............then Blair said with a grin 'so you'll have to ride down Fan Tan Alley?' Thanks Blair.
For those of you who aren't familiar, Fan Tan Alley is Canada's narrowest street and is a popular tourist destination in Victoria. A local claim to fame is that it was featured in Bird on a Wire featuring Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn!!!**
** I sat through 10mins worth of You Tube clips to link to and failed to find the scene. 10mins I'll never get back.
It's just under a meter wide and normally pretty busy with people and walking a bike would not cut it (especially after I nearly killed myself up Mt Doug to avoid doing that!!).
I figured getting there early. The tactic worked. I stumbled across a vacant alley. I got lucky; a couple were about to walk down the alley as I exited (to some quizzical looks!)
This ride was on Remembrance Day. It felt a bit odd to be out cycling, so I was adamant I wanted to be finished by 11am and take some time to remember. This is the freedom so many paid a price for.
Points of Interest.....
Sher's Bears (48.43189, -123.36871)
This huge mural of some bears at a creek was created by Jeff King. His website isn't so good (broken link!), but I did find this site which details some of his other murals. I LOVE this one, in Prince Rupert BC.
Distance 31.9km (Distance to date 1420.2km)
Time 2hrs 31mins (Time to date 108hrs 46mins)
A few weeks ago, I was discussing my challenge and progress with friend Blair. In talking about my challenge, I told him my self imposed rules; anything with a street sign and a name on the map is a road that must be ridden..............then Blair said with a grin 'so you'll have to ride down Fan Tan Alley?' Thanks Blair.
For those of you who aren't familiar, Fan Tan Alley is Canada's narrowest street and is a popular tourist destination in Victoria. A local claim to fame is that it was featured in Bird on a Wire featuring Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn!!!**
** I sat through 10mins worth of You Tube clips to link to and failed to find the scene. 10mins I'll never get back.
It's just under a meter wide and normally pretty busy with people and walking a bike would not cut it (especially after I nearly killed myself up Mt Doug to avoid doing that!!).
I figured getting there early. The tactic worked. I stumbled across a vacant alley. I got lucky; a couple were about to walk down the alley as I exited (to some quizzical looks!)
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| I'm sure this picture could get me fined! |
This ride was on Remembrance Day. It felt a bit odd to be out cycling, so I was adamant I wanted to be finished by 11am and take some time to remember. This is the freedom so many paid a price for.
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| Dude Chilling |
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| Orcas Fin or Wizards Hat? |
Points of Interest.....
Sher's Bears (48.43189, -123.36871)
This huge mural of some bears at a creek was created by Jeff King. His website isn't so good (broken link!), but I did find this site which details some of his other murals. I LOVE this one, in Prince Rupert BC.
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| I thought I'd put in a shift painting a bathroom wall |
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| If looks could kill |
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