August 7, 2001

Journal Entry/Day 3

I slept in until 8:30 this morning, the alarm did not go off and so I had a late start.  I am feeling very good.  There is no rain but there is traffic, dust and a lot of wind.  Sometimes I am unable to see for a while when a big truck passes me.

The scenery through the mountains is fantastic.  After 36 km. I had a good breakfast.  Joof, Brian and George had a turn on a spare bike and quickly discovered that cycling on this terrain is no piece of cake.  I tackled the Atigun pass today and surprised myself.  I made the steep 4,752 feet without having to stop.  It was very windy and cold at the top.  I stopped and had lunch and a rest there.  Brian had to go to Coldfoot to fix the van.  It is still leaking coolant.  He must take George to the airport at Fairbanks tomorrow.

I was satisfied with my 116 km.  I finished the day with 200 sit-ups, 50 push-ups and a 3 to 5 km. walk.  Fairbanks is getting closer.  I hope to be there Saturday night.