{"id":231,"date":"2013-07-14T22:25:22","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T02:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/box5417.temp.domains\/~jyytcfmy\/?p=231"},"modified":"2013-07-20T07:51:10","modified_gmt":"2013-07-20T11:51:10","slug":"day-16-yorkton-sk-629-km","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milddogs.com\/?p=231","title":{"rendered":"Day 16: Yorkton, SK: 629 km"},"content":{"rendered":"

July 14, 2013<\/p>\n

Today was a beautiful day. \u00a0It was sunny, a nice temp @ 21 C and the roads were in great shape.<\/p>\n

We had throttle lock races. \u00a0Dendog wins in the uphill sections. \u00a0I assume this is because he is in his power-band and because his bike is 100 lbs lighter. It’s a fun way to pass the time on the VERY STRAIGHT roads.<\/p>\n

\"Dendog<\/a>
Dendog riding in SK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our wildlife count was limited to prairie dogs. \u00a0I’m not a bird guy, but we always see a bunch of birds. \u00a0Birds seem to like to fly at us.<\/p>\n

It was really neat approaching Guernsey, SK as there is a huge mine. Since this is the prairies, you could see it for miles.<\/p>\n

We did not have any trouble finding gas stations, unlike our last trip through Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n

We had an extended stop in Wynyard, SK. \u00a0We got gas, Dendog got some A3W and then we hit the car wash (working at the…).<\/p>\n

\"Dendog's<\/a>
Dendog’s rad before.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"OLYMPUS<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dave<\/a>
Dave washes his dirty bike.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We didn’t take many pictures. \u00a0Shot some GoPro video.<\/p>\n

If I was still 12, I would have a lot of fun with some of the city names in Saskatchewan. \u00a0Today’s favorite was Colonsay. \u00a0Reminded me of a scene in Wayne’s World (party on!).<\/p>\n

We had Subway for supper. \u00a0It was a nice change from the crap we had at Smitty’s in Lloydminster. \u00a0That was the worst meal of the trip. \u00a0This includes comparison to our Mountain House meals (which were actually pretty good). Best meal \u00a0of the trip was Klondike Kate’s in Dawson City.<\/p>\n

Back in Fort Nelson, the FJR guy recommended a Russell All Day (or Day Long?) seat. \u00a0That might be my next farkle. \u00a0My Airhawk was a little off today. \u00a0Maybe the lower altitude or perhaps it has shifted? \u00a0I will adjust in the morning.<\/p>\n

I accidentally left the computer (in a lunch kit) sitting by the bikes while we were gone for an hour for supper. \u00a0I would like to thank Yorkton for not taking it.<\/p>\n

It’s a short ride to Winnipeg tomorrow. \u00a0We will hit Walmart on the way out so I can get some sunglasses. \u00a0Maybe I will video us getting onto the bikes tomorrow. \u00a0It must look really funny.<\/p>\n

People continue to ask about our trip when we stop. \u00a0I don’t think that happens much when you travel by car.<\/p>\n

Bikes are good. \u00a0My oil level seems stable. \u00a0Dendog may have an issue with the fan on the Versys. \u00a0We will just have to keep moving.<\/p>\n

We are great and enjoying the adventure. \u00a0I don’t think a trip like this is a “book”. \u00a0If this was a single book, our climax would have been the section from Dawson City to Tok. \u00a0While that may have been the mission, we have seen so much and traveled so far that everyday is a different kind of excitement.<\/p>\n

One day Dendog might write a post to this blog. \u00a0Maybe.<\/p>\n

Word!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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