I am headed toward Harrison Hot Springs, a motorcycle welcoming village located in the beautiful Fraser Valley. I enjoy my solitude. I am not in the mood for food, company or even photo ops. It is one of those days, when pure riding is enough.
These few pictures are taken during a warm-up stop. It is getting colder and colder while I am riding Eastwards.
The spa town seems still in hibernation. Only a few other riders (all male, where the heck are the ladies?) are warming up in one of the few open restaurants.
I enjoy the marvelous view on the glacier fed Harrison Lake with its snow-capped mountains. East of the lake are the Lillooet Ranges while to the west are the Douglas Ranges.
The weather is lovely given that it is only February but the wind gusts make me curse more than one time as they keep pushing my bike towards the wrong side of the road or into the ditch.
On my way back a bright shiny barn catches my eye. The beautiful building is the North Fraser Firehall #1.
So far the Olympia jacket has done a good job in these temperatures. Towards the end of my three and a half hour ride I am getting cold but it is still above my level of discomfort. I am not shivering, partly thanks to those heated grips. I am loving it! As long as my fingers keep warm, the rest of my body seems to do just fine.
Distance: 210km (130.5 mi)
Weather: Sunny, wind gusts, 6C to 2C (42.8F to 35.6F)