Outlook has a bike shop?

Yes, Outlook has a bike shop. Roy Fielden, who called to provide an update on camping in Outlook Regional Park, mentioned that he operates a small bicycle shop, Roy's Cycle and Repair, out of his home.

• Roy's Cycle & Repair, (306) 867-3488

Outlook is one very friendly town

Outlook Tourism plans to welcome GASP cyclists with enthusiasm and style when we arrive on July 24. The town will organize a barbecue along the Skytrail, billed as "Canada's Longest Pedestrian Bridge", at 3000 feet long. It's one of the highest, too, a former railway trestle spanning the South Saskatchewan River that flows 150 feet below.

The town plans to have the Skytrail's founder come out and speak with the cyclists, explaining the history of the bridge and the town's efforts to turn the structure into a unique tourism attraction after the railway pulled out.

Everyone in town will be invited to the barbecue. The food will be donated, allowing the event to be turned into a fund raiser for the health region.

While visiting Outlook previously, I walked out onto the Skytrail bridge at sunset, as flocks of Canada Geese flying down the valley soared inches over my head. It was a marvelous experience that I hope to repeat during GASP 2009.

Our campsite, in the regional park, is situated right below the bridge.

It should be a lot of fun!