Transrockies Day 4

Day 4: Nipika to Whiteswan Lake 109.7km 2567m of climbing

Wow, what a difference a day makes. Flt like shit this morning, wanted to quit. My knees both ache. I was cold, tired and sore. I headed to the start. Niall was sitting this one out, he was barely able to bend his leg today. I hooked up with Jim in the United Cycle jersey and we took off.

Felt crappy and struggled out of the gate. Jim was warming up slowly with me. We rode a bunch of the same stuff from the previous day. After 5km, the knee brace came off. I took it easy and tried not to aggravate it. Had some slow switchback climbs and a few shorter hike a bikes. My legs have more trouble climbing down than up. Had some killer water crossings, too, with very strong current in one. I was very wary of my wonky knee.

Jim was struggling a bit, got to the outfitter's cabin and pigged out on some food. I started to feel better. My knee is finally loosening up. Picked up the pace and got a nice spin going. After the final check point, it was basically a 30km downhill fireroad sprint. Big ring baby! I cranked it and felt awesome. I'm back!! I can do this!