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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Riding Day 4 - Byer's Lake to Cantwell
3:31 PM
The day started out with some kayaking fun, since we decided that we cant leave Byer's Lake without enjoying the lake itself.  So in a ziplock bag my camera goes, and we went kayaking!  It was the most beautiful day in a long time, with intermitent clear blue skies breaking out through the gloomy clouds.     Quite honestly, it was a very difficult ride for me. The total mileage was about 100km, and we were doing probably 50km worth of slopes. The weather turned extremely cloudy and chilly towards the middle of the ride, and going down slope turned from elation to pure torture because it was so cold!! If Mandai was hilly, this ride is probably the mother of all hilly rides. After expiring all my strength climbing up one hill, not long after, another higher one came up; and the weather wasnt helping. Soon, climbing hills became rather demoralising, because everytime we climb, I'll start lagging behind. But, what matters is riding with the people who matters most. Thanks to James and Lesley, who kept us going with encouragements from the safety vehicle; thanks to Dan, who, despite being tired himself, didnt fail to egg me on; thanks to Bryant, for not hesitating to wait for me at the top of the hill, telling me that it was a good climb. There was a particularly difficult climb; as steep as Faber, and probably twice or three times as long. When I thought the climb was ending as we rounded off the bend, I see the slope looming in front of me. This is really a test of determination; and this is what zero limits is about.     Mile 201: The highest point of Park's highway. We couldnt resist the view so we cam-whored a little. It was a sense of achievement, reaching the highest point of the ride; and the view made every climb worthwhile.  And finally, we've reached Cantwell, after a good ride. --Kath Labels: Alaska, Cycling, Zero Limits posted by Zero Limits at 3:31 PM |
Zero Limits 08
 The Zero Limits Expedition series was initiated by the SMU Office of Student Life. With the aim of providing students the opportunity to grow through adventure learning, this series challenges one to explore, experience and truly exemplify the human spirit. Alaska is the third installment of this series after successful expeditions in Nepal(2005) and France(2006). About Alaska
Having done Asia(Nepal'05) and Europe(France'06), North America was the continent of choice. Known for its vast wilderness, picturesque scenery, mountain ranges and teeming wildlife, Alaska is the epitome of the Great American Wilderness.
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About Team Zero Limits 08.
As a team, we seek to build the fighting spirit that justifies this expedition. 7 hours of cycling a day for 25 days will push our body and spirit to its very limit. It is up to our individual tenacity to keep striving to attain the success we so desire. When we started this mission, we were not cyclist, yet alone sportsmen. But this battle is won in our hearts and minds; the body only serves as a medium. We believe that with an undying spirit and dedicated efforts, we can achieve anything we set our hearts to. This expedition provides the truest test of that.
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