WaCanId 2016 and Real Estate - Day 2
Although the start of Rotary Sponsored International Selkirk Loop WaCanId ride, from Sandpoint Idaho, was only the day before on September 12, 2016, it is quickly fading to memory with the beginning of Day 2, out of Colville Washington and ending Rossland BC. Day 2 is the shortest mileage day we will have at only 61 miles. The overall elevation gain being substantial though, at 4,500 feet*.
Traveling along the back roads of the Coleville Washington area takes us through some wonderful pastures and farmland. Gives us time to get some of the kinks out from the previous grueling day and gain confidence that the body has fully recovered and ready to go. The views both distant and near are special.
Coming off the flats we cross a bridge, to the north side of the Columbia River, just past Kettle Falls. Looking to the right, while crossing this narrow 2 lane bridge, the distant hills show themselves along this historic river. Our ride today taking us taking us beyond these hills and along the river.
After riding along the relatively flat of Colubia River for a while we come to our first real climb of the the day. Only a 400' gain but in less than a mile with up to excess of 10% grades. Topping out on the bluffs above the river makes the heart pounding climb well worth while.
We enjoy this roller coaster type riding with a Rest Stop and Lunch Stop before pulling away from the river at Northport Washington and proceeding to the Canadian/US Border.
This starts our final grade to our destination for the night, Rossland BC. Only 12 miles to go but with a climb in elevation of over 2,200'. This day was filled with beauty and special views.
How do I compare WaCanId Day 2 to Real Estate? All to often I believe we get wrapped up in where we want to go. Our goals. Our numbers. Head down or looking only forward to that distant goal. We need stop from time to time and look back from where we have come. Appreciate our growth in getting to where we are. Constantly looking ahead only shows what we have yet to accomplish. There is so much to be gained by realizing how far you have come in order to be where you are at. Stop,
Look back from time to time and appreciate all you have accomplished.
The picture above is at the top of the first tough climb mentioned earlier, overlooking the Columbia River. Not only does it show the immediate climb just completed, from the rivers edge, it also shows the distant bridge from where I just crossed a bit earlier.
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*Elevation gain during a days ride is not measured from point A to point B. It includes all the climbs for the day. So while there could be a '0' elevation change from point A to point B within that same distance there could be climbs and grades that amounted total to say '4,000 feet'. A big difference to someone on a bicycle.
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