So, I made it, so far. Quarda Island ain't seen nothin like me (they likely have). A cyclist full of crraaap. My bike, she's a heavy beast. She rolls, and is excellent at picking up speed going down hill, but does not really climb so well. Tuesday, June 24th, day one: 102km, after 4.5 hours of travel time. I camped just south of Nanaimo, in between two fields of very tall grass. Was exhausted, went to bed at 8pm, woke up at 5am. What a nice sleep. Wednesday: 135km after 6.5 hours of travel time. Rode all the way up the old island highway to Natalie's place, in Courtenay. Had a wonderful dinner, drank lots of beer, had a jolly good time. Thursday: 65km after 2.5 hours of travel time. Rode with Natalie to our father's
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