Along the highway I passed a few small groups of cyclists, all wearing a "Texas 4000" cycling kit. I was surprised, so I met up with them just prior to entering Jasper. Turns out that they've cycled all the way from Austin, Texas. Their goal is Anchorage. Of course, I immediately got excited by that challenge...terrific way to lose weight, eh? "Go to texas4000.org to find out more!" As soon as I had web connection I logged on, hoping to sign up. Alas, this organization is a fund-raiser for cancer research. Only highly-selected University of Texas students are offered the opportunity to participate, based on academics and community service. Rock on, kids!
Well, I wasn't interested in the Mosh Pit known as Jasper. Instead, just prior to Jasper there's a small, quiet park along the Yellowhead River. I turned in here for lunch and a massive dose of serenity:
Then, just outside of Jasper, another dose of serenity:
Cool, huh?
It's too bad Jasper is a mosh pit, but the park outside of it is certainly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's also a shame (sort of) that theTexas4000 is restricted in its participation. (I say sort of because... 4,000 miles on a bike? I would be worrying about chafing! LOL!)