Day 88. I enjoyed the Sabbath listening to the University Ward over Zoom. Then I walked around the town and tried to follow their historic path, but the markings had become a little too historic. Day 89. Bridgetown to Windsor. 74 mi. 5,272 MI TTD. 2859 FT elevation. Weather: windy with a little rain. Unfortunately, … Continue reading $25,000
Day 47. Orr to Ely. 76 miles. 3020 TTD. 3271 feet elevation. Weather misguided. If you are wondering, this is a picture I took looking back down the "trail." I had just come on for about 3 miles. If you're having trouble seeing it, you're not alone. I couldn't see it either. For all intents … Continue reading Dr Livingston I Presume
Day 41. Winnipeg to Steinbach. 55 miles. TTD 2684. 1100 feet elevation. The weather was warm, and the wind was helpful. If you've been following along, you know that I have spoken quite positively about Canada and Canadians. That tone isn't just to keep me safe while I'm in this foreign country. Canadian communities continue … Continue reading Shout out
Day 20: Fernie to Elkford. 45 miles. 2500 feet elevation. Weather tailwind treat. With that kind of view off your balcony, you can't help but start your day in awe. This is the type of mountains you see all around the city of Fernie and up the Elk Valley, where we are riding. Every direction … Continue reading How to Roll
Day 2 = Church in Duncan and day of rest. Day 3: Lake Cowichan to Port Alberni. 79.2 MI. 3721 feet elevation. Leaving Lake Cowichan Today started much like I expected every day on Vancouver Island to be. It was raining. Fortunately, it was just a drizzle, so it wasn't soaking, but it made for … Continue reading Wilson
The inaugural Grand Depart on the GNBR My riding buddy Gumby and I on the southern tip of Vancouver Island Off into oblivion, or Canada Day 1 - Victoria to Lake Cowichan. 64.6 miles. 4334 feet of vertical. Weather perfect! It was a little stressful putting my bike together the night before and then pulling … Continue reading Butter is Better
Beacon Hill Park - Starting point of the GNBR Let me be clear. I LOVE Canada. Victoria is beautiful. Canada is unlikely to accept any American immigrants, but I might be interested. However, they need to draw a new map. Vancouver, for example, isn't on Vancouver Island. It would be like New York City being … Continue reading GNBR – Of MICE & MEN
From May 24 to (hopefully) October 4, I will live out of two large panniers, two small panniers, and one handlebar bag. The total volume is about 62 liters, slightly bigger than a large kitchen trash bag. I'll be homeless, albeit in much better shape than most homeless, as I'll have a credit card and … Continue reading GNBR -Freedom’s Just Another Word…
Over the years, on long tours (1200 to 2600 miles), people often ask how I prepare for that kind of ride. Truthfully, there really isn't a way to prepare to ride many miles day after day. Plus, employment, family, and church commitments before departure make it impossible to ride long distances day after day. So, … Continue reading GNBR – Painful Preparation
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