1   Sunday, August 31   Bridal Falls, BC

Not a very auspicious start. 1st day and I'm already
behind schedule. And these bloody skeeters are driving
me nuts :(  Well, I started out, blew my brakes about
5km in. Luckily, it was only a minor part of the brake
system. Thank God foir duct tape. Then about another
5km and I realize I left my water bottle behind. Another
$2 down the tube. All in all, I made no better than
10mph for the first couple hours. About 40mi out of
town, bikes are allowed on the freeway, so I did better,
about 15-20mph. By this time, though, it's 3:30. Get to
Chilliwack (dinner) at 5:30 after an hour's rest and a
bloody 10km detour (Don't ask; just following signs --
OFF the freeway). Back on and my leg gives out. Just
doesn't want to push any more; dunno why. So 3hrs and
15 (maybe) miles further, set up camp (getting dark).
Less than half my intended distance covered today. Yuck!