The views of Mount Robson are spectacular. I was glad I had clear skies to see it at it\u2019s best. Along the road to Jasper National Park I am came across and drinking water source. What tipped me off was the road sign that warned motorists to watch for pedestrians. It was the middle of nowhere. There was also areas to pull off on both sides of the road. At first I didn\u2019t notice the source but then I saw a pipe sticking out of the hillside with water coming out. I knew exactly what it was. When I walked to the source someone had placed a grate on the ground so one could put their water bottle down as the water flowed out of the hillside. It was cool and clean water. As I filled my water bottles people in cars, and 1 west bound cyclist, stop to get water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once I had my fill it was onto first Alberta, Jasper National Park, and then the town of Jasper. The town of Jasper has changed since my last time there. It is busier and there are more stores and more expensive hotels. It is a good thing that I made reservations at a National Park campground a few miles out of town because the town was very busy at 4 pm. After a quick ride up and down the main drag it was off to the campground. At the campground I learned that there were sites reserved for cyclists and I could have a site if I wanted. Since I already had a spot there was no need to make the switch. When I got to my site I was disappointed. There was no shade, the surface was rock hard making it difficult to pound tent stakes into the ground, but I did and the water source was not nearby. But the showers were fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all I feel good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s stats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total mileage: 79.92 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average speed: 13.5 mph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Ascent: 2497 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Descent: 1713 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maximum speed: 31.2 mph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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