Banff Day 2

Wed 24th Aug. Back out exploring together today. Headed off on our bikes into Banff, about 12.5 kms. We were heading to do the 4.8 km trail - Surprise Corner to Hoodoos, but on the way found the farmers market was on so had a look at that, and splashed out on some really cool leggings (my thighs must be getting thinner, I don't normally like tights on me) and a beanie. Anyway eventually carried on our bike quest, got to Surprise Corner which has a nice view of the large Banff Springs Hotel across the river, and got onto the trail. It wasn't the easiest trail, and at times had to push the bikes but made it to the Voodoos, not that there were many to see. Then carry on single track around the Tunnel Bench loop, this was quite good riding, however at times did get quite close to the edge. When the track crossed over the Tunnel Mountain road we took that down so we could head back out to our campsite. We stopped and had a look at Cascade Ponds on the way, and then found an "easy" 4.3 km track from the ponds to Johnson Lake so thought that might be a good option rather than the road. Easy tracks are defined as suitable for all cyclists, including those with little or no experience, flat to gentle rolling with no obstacles, little or no elevation gain. And as you may guess it was not any of these things - initially a steep push up a hill, then a very rooty rocky knarly track, at the Johnson Lake end it did improve. Anyway we eventually got back to the van for a late lunch, then it started to rain so we decided not to go out again, even though the rain didn't last long, but started planning what to do the next couple of days. However that might all change now because as Doug was sitting here, biting his fingernails, an "oh shit", and a rush to the mirror showed the reason - his top front tooth crown had come away so tomorrow will now be spent trying to get a dentist appointment somewhere. Until then it will be closed mouth smiles for photos. Steps Vicki's 14198Read more