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WEDNESDAY, August 5, 1992 Your idea of the ultimate vaca- tion might be battling the slot machines in Vegas or sucking up suds and sun at a tropical resort Well, that’s really great, but some people would rather spend twelve weeks peddling a bicycle around the northwestern United States and southern British Columbia—for fun, and fitness, and even a little adventure Some 70 cyclists from the U.S. and Canada recently made Castlegar a stop-over as part of their Cycle America National Parks Tour. For some, like 33 year-old Jane Stockwell from San Diego County, this trip was a first-time visit to Canada, let alone the Central Kootenays. The trip is a two-week vacation for Stockwell who, taking a break from her job as a veterinarian assistant, was completing two legs of the 12 leg tour. She describes the bike tour as, “The perfect vacation. I don’t think there’s any better way to see the country and have a more intimate interaction with nature and people.” And Castlegar? “It’s gorgeous,” she said. Having started the ride in Newport, Washington, Stockwell said she will definitely want to visit Canada again. An avid cyclist for five years now, she has been training since January for the ride. Apparently cyclists from the San Diego area have seasonal problems with training. Rather than having snow on the roads however, it simply gets too hot to ride. “That's when I'll ride in the liv- ing room on a stationary trainer.” Don Mueller, 54 and Bill Gor- don, 59 both from British Columbia's Lower Mainland, were part way through complet- ing one leg of the tour. The two are riding partners and when not cycling they are business partners in a sheet metal contracting busi- ness in Burnaby. “We're out for exercise and to see beautiful B.C.,” Mueller said. They've both been cycling fanatics for five years and have completed sixlong-distamee rides and photos by Brendan Halper Sharon Kovarsky (left) and Bicycle Mechanic Kyon Hood share opinions since starting the sport. Because cycling offers such a better way to see the surrounding landscape, the pair said, “Now we'll always remember the Kootenays.” Riders on the tour ranged in ages from 17 to 71. The two Burnaby cyclists, who have been on other tours, were surprised to see an abundance of older riders. “We thought most of them would be younger,” Mueller said. “There are more riders in our age group than any other.” Each leg of the tour lasts roughly one week and usually covers one state. Although the Kootenays have steep hills, staff member Dale Briggs said the state of Colorado was tough. “We indeed went over the tallest pass in Colorado,” Briggs said. The Monarch Pass is over 11,000 feet high. The tour passes through some of the most beautiful parks in the U.S. including the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce, Teton and Yellowstone. “Alber- ta's Waterton National Park is gorgeous,” he said. Briggs was impressed to find that Canada does not charge a fee for cycles entering national parks—the U.S. does. Although the tour is com- prised of a dozen legs, Briggs said few riders complete all 12 due to the time constraints pre- sented by career obligations. “Most riders are doing one, two, or three weeks, so we always have a turn over of peo- ple,” he said. “There is a melding of the group—it happens when people are doing everything together.” A special treat for the riders during their stay in Castlegar was a speech given by local resident Harry Voykin. Voykin spoke about the histo- ty of Castlegar’s Doukhobor peo- ple, the area and the lifestyle. Judging by the number of smiles, and handshakes Voykin received after, it’s safe to say his effort was appreciated. wy of road trip food. Hood says life on the road is, “Better than working in a bike shop.” Cycle America staff member Dale Briggs starts the long climb leaving Castlegar and bound for Grand Forks. “It's a good chance to broaden your hori- zons,” Briggs said Castlegar resident Harry Voykin (far right) took time to tell the visit- ing cyclists about the area, the lifestyle and Doukhobor history and culture.