Longview to Crowsnest AB

EFI (Every eFFin’ Inch) was the mantra for the coast-to-coast ride. A regimented approach to completely crossing North America on two wheel, from a rear-wheel dip in the Pacific to a front-wheel victory in the Atlantic. In contrast, the motto for this ride is WIFFLI (Whenever I eFFin’ Feel Like It). Busy highways? Windy thunderstorms? Meh. Secluded park trails? Off-road bike paths? I’m in!

So rather than slog down Alberta Highway 22 for 50 miles, we instead loaded the bikes on the car rack and drove together to Chain Lakes Provincial Park for a peaceful morning paddle.

Working out the arms feels great, and giving the legs a break feels even better. We worked our way down Alberta 22 (aka the Cowboy Highway), over lush green rolling foothills, to a hidden gem suggested by our BnB hosts in Longview… Lundbreck Falls:

Then, some biking! The Crowsnest Community Trail is a sweet paved path that connects several small communities along the pass and river of the same name. Quite a bit of mining history in the area, with once-thriving towns trying to survive changing times.

A great day of water and wheels. Tomorrow we say goodbye to Alberta and cross the continental divide into British Columbia.