Road cycle : Highwood Pass from Highwood House Road bike on 13-Jun-20

We had a fine day for this classic ride.
There had to be at least a couple of hundred people riding this fine weekend day, which just made it more like a party!
We were accompanied by Cathy's friend Dave. And Dave's friend Maulin on the way up, he was riding through to Stoney Nakoda.
Started at 9:45, still a little cool about 9 C, but sunny. We ended up delayering pretty soon.

Cathy and her friend Dave at Lineham Crk (Mist Mtn in bkg)
Cathy and her friend Dave at Lineham Crk (Mist Mtn in bkg)


It remained pretty sunny until we were close to the Pass. Reach the pass by 12:45 with a short break at Lineham and a longer one at Lipset.

Sim, Carl and Cathy at Highwood Pass
Sim, Carl and Cathy at Highwood Pass


Took about 40 minutes at/around the summit.

Dave, Cathy, Sim - Lunch stop at Highwood Pass (Storm Mtn in bkg)
Dave, Cathy, Sim - Lunch stop at Highwood Pass (Storm Mtn in bkg)


Looked around a few times for Ivan's group who were coming from the north.

Herd of Bighorn Sheep just north of Highwood Pass
Herd of Bighorn Sheep just north of Highwood Pass


It was quite overcast for most of the return, and a little cold when riding at speed.
Back at the cars around 3:15.

Roughly 76 km, 750 m ascent. 5 1/2 hrs.

Many thanks to participants: Sim, and Cathy for joining me, Carl (C/S)

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