I had an opportunity this summer to tackle an Epic “Bucket list” type trip. Cycling from Calgary Alberta to Richmond BC. 11 days, 1100kms, and a few big hills to climb. I collaborated with Explore Magazine to share this journey. Enjoy the ride… Cheers http://www.explore-mag.com/Cycling-Alberta-to-BC-yes-this-is-how-i-choose-to-vacation Continue reading Cycle Touring Across BC
I Survived! This was an epic 11 day, 1100 km cycling trip across BC. Write up to come soon. Cheers folks. Continue reading Teasers from my bike trip
The bag is packed, the bike is boxed. Heading to the airport and off to Calgary to start my 11 day. 1000km adventure across BC! Continue reading And the adventure begins…
Well They plane ticket has been booked! One step closer. This cycling trip is officially happening. Nice to get that part solidified and off my shoulders. Now becomes crunch time time for any edits to my route etc. I chose to ride Calgary to Vancouver (Richmond) over 11 days as apposed to 10 days with a day off somewhere in the middle. This decision was … Continue reading A little closer…
As March turns into April, I am now in full swing of putting the details into my trip. The route is set, and it is now a matter of organizing camp locations, setting daily km estimates, booking the flight and acquiring a bike box for myself. With about 100 days or so to go… Things are going to start moving fast as this 1000 km cycling journey gets … Continue reading Pinning Together the Finer Points-CTS update
Its mid February. It is rainy and not cold outside. It hasn’t been for some time now (Classic Vancouver). Though spring is still a little more than a month away I doubt winter has much more to throw at us. As I’m digging around in my spare room for something I look at the pile of pieces in front of me that is my bike. It has … Continue reading Cycle Touring Saga – New Beginnings
Well this is the first update to my “Cycle Touring Saga”, the game plan still being that this coming July I will be flying to Calgary and then cycling back home to the Coast. Unfortunately my brother Isaac will not be joining me as originally planned. However my friend Candace still seems quite game to join me. I am very excited about this project as … Continue reading CTS update 1
Bogachiel Or Bust! It’s early. 630 I think. We are in Victoria and getting ready to make our way south to Port Angeles. We left Richmond yesterday afternoon took the ferry to Swartz Bay. Then it was only a 33km ride to get here. Some beers and anticipation about what we were undertaking made for a great afternoon on the Lochside trail. We had dinner … Continue reading Vagabond Vacation pt 2
A cycling trip from Vancouver BC down the Pacific Coast Highway to Portland Oregon. 2014 Continue reading Vagabond Vacation pt 1
Well, it is official. I will be embarking on another epic cycling trip this coming summer. The plan is to fly from Vancouver BC to Calgary and then cycle back home through the Rockies. A trip that will take over 1000km and roughly 10-12 days. This will be my biggest trip yet! Now the work begins on planning our route, daily distance goals, finding campsites for each day … Continue reading Cycle Touring Saga
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