Back by popular demand! Time for a new journey, another two-wheel adventure – this time from North to South. The starting point is a special place for Jax and I, where we honeymooned 34 years ago. Our first time returning to Banff and the Canadian Rockies, where we started our married adventures way back in 1992.
A nice little 48 mile stroll up and down the stunningly beautiful Bow River parkway made for a splendid warm-up ride. I was stunned by how little traffic there was on this scenic bypass (just one Parks Canada service vehicle) until I realized a 20 km stretch is closed to automobiles as part of a ‘reduced vehicle experience’ program. Clueless American! The project seems to be working, I witnessed numerous other cyclists of all abilities enjoying a wonderful ride.
On this blissful bicycle-only road, a four-legged resident on the grassy shoulder carefully observed my approach. Not wanting to lock horns with this eight-point buck, I maneuvered over to the other side of the road to safely pass, but the buck started running alongside me, matching my cadence. Was his intent to run me off the road, or snag the fig bar from my back pocket? He could have easily outrun me, but he slowed to let me on by, almost like he was encouraging me onward. Breathing heavy, as I stopped and looked back to snap a pic, I swear he gave me a knowing nod to wish me a grand adventure.
Today’s ride continued on to a rendezvous with Jax at gorgeous Two Jack Lake. A couple of rams (not pictured, but perhaps both named Jack) seemed less enthralled as I rode past. And, surprisingly, some scuba divers. Ya just never know…
Here’s to another two-wheeled adventure!
Domagala.Bike 
Leave a comment