Day 2 GDMBR Hinton, Alberta to Robb. Alberta

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 The ride today  was a sufferfest. We road 30 miles and had 2400 ft of elevation gain.  We thought  we were in great shape, riding a gravel  road all day. This was not your Iowa gravel  road, this was a Alberta  gravel road. It rained off and on all day. The road was like a mud slurry. We had a thunder storm pass over us that put us in the ditch for a while.The climbs were endless. We got to Robb hoping to score some water. We stopped at the Coal Branch Hotel. Kevin, the owner took one look at our rain soaked muddy clothes and told us we were staying there tonight. He let us wash our bikes then fed us this wonderful pork roast dinner. We have more of the same conditions  tomorrow. Not many  pictures  today,  we were to cold and wet









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  1. AnonymousJune 16, 2026 at 10:27 PM

    Looks like you are eating & drinking well. Sleep well tonight. Continue safe travels.
    🚵‍♂️ your neighbors and biggest cheerleaders. 📣

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  2. AnonymousJune 17, 2026 at 8:34 AM

    😧 Oh my - you painted the picture clearly, and I’m so glad there was a kind soul who brought you in for food and shelter. You are a great writer as you left no question of the misery😂. Sending you prayers for dry weather while you’re riding🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  3. Sharon IronmongerJune 17, 2026 at 8:36 AM

    That last entry was from Ironmonger’s - forgot to enter name

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