Day 14. Sherwood Park to Mannville. May 11. 158 km.

Today turned out to be a 158km day. We started with a hot breakfast at the Super 8 then went directly to the Yellowhead and pedalled eastward. Fortunately it was a bit warmer than it has been so I didn't have to wear socks on my hands to keep them warm. The traffic was lighter than it was west of Edmonton and the paved shoulder was in better condition making it nice for biking.

The most abundant wildlife was birds, mostly geese and ducks. There was a surprising number of horses in the fields by the highway. Probably three times as many horses as cattle. Also some of the farmers must be doing very well because some of their houses were impressive.

We were in Vegreville before 1 PM so we decided to carry on after booking a room in Manville. By the time we got to Manville it was after 4 PM. The motel is basic but clean. Dinner at the restaurant was similarly simple. The staff are very pleasant and helpful. During dinner we had chat with a local senior, who said that she had moved to Mannville from a farm near Viking. With that I mentioned the Sutter brothers of NHL game. She told us that her husband's sister was their mother.

 

This is a farm house east of Edmonton.  Not small.