29 INCH MOUNTAIN BIKES

The second, and last cache for the day, was about a twenty (20) minute ride from the first location. It wasn't immediately clear to me how to get from the first spot to the next by looking at the map, so we probably rode a little further than we needed to - but Paige's ability has increased enough to where she was able to tackle to distance, and the hills. When we finally closed in on the second treasure, we were in the parking lot of a church.

On one side of the parking lot was a set of picnic tables. That looks like a good hiding spot. But, no. Then there was a rocky outcrop that had a number of small bushes along one side of the parking lot. But, no. And then there was a small storage area, which even had the name of the cache on it, Crowfoot. But, no. After about an hour of looking, we were about ready to admit defeat. Paige, was visibly upset to have trekked so far, and looked so hard, and to not have found anything.

At her request we looked at one more area - an area that was well off the GPS coordinates for the cache. But, no.

As we were starting to walk away, I decided to give one last look at a spot that was nagging my mind - a storm sewer. You know the type that drains off of parking lots. But could it be down in there? How would you get in there? If I was going to hide a cache there, I'd string it from one of the steel rods on the front of the drain, but no ropes were to be seen. Okay, maybe, just maybe, if I feel along the edge. Bingo! Tied to one of the steel rods on the front of the drain, nearly invisible to the naked eye, was a clear, high gauge, fishing line. At the other end was the treasure!

From there began the long ride home. Luckily, it had mostly uphill to the caches, so it was a breezy ride downhill to home. Total distance for the day - not including all the walking we did while hunting - was four miles. Paige's endurance, and will to find the treasure, has greatly increased from last Fall. Let the caching begin in earnest!

Photo made in KL during a trip to Malaysia this summer.

I have had a look at their website. It is a cycling event for the whole family with 3 types of non-competitive rides plus a challenge, also a ride not a race.

I aspecially like the thought of a 100m Tricycle Ride (for children between the ages two (2) and five (5)).

Incidentally, I have seen very little cyclists in Malaysia. Not one in the cities, few beyond. En route in Borneo, there were some villagers cycling. Plus a few tourists on mountain bikes.

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