A short day of cycling between Kitwanga and Hazletons in Canada as I continued my journey cycling across the Americas. The bad weather I had been experiencing for weeks improved which was a bonus!Cycling from Kitwanga Overnight, two cyclists turned up, so we had a bit of a chat, but I left before they did despite us cycling in the same direction, as I only had a short day in … [Read more...]
Cycling from Meziadin Junction to Kitwanga in Canada
The bike tour through Canada continued with the section of cycling between Meziadin Junction and Kitwanga. Just a short bike touring blog entry today. Cycling from Meziadin Junction The charm obviously returned overnight, because as soon as I got out of the tent in the morning, I was accosted by two women thrusting fruit into my hands. I also ended up with a home made dehydrated meal - she … [Read more...]
Cycling Bell 2 to Meziadin Junction in Canada | More bears in Canada
Today's destination on the bike tour from Alaska to Argentina was Meziadin Junction in Canada. A bikepacking blog post from the Pan American Highway. A big breakfast at Bell 2 (Blog post written Aug 29 2009 when cycling from Alaska to Argentina)It felt like I had been on an eating marathon for the whole day... marvelous.The day started well, when I taught the Bell 2 breakfast … [Read more...]
Cycling from Kinaskan to Bell 2 in Canada | Bears on a bike tour
Today I had a bear encounter when cycling in Canada. People often ask me what is the best thing to do if there are bears on a bicycle tour. The answer is to cycle away! What to do about bears on a bike tour With 120 km's to do, it was always going to be a long day, but actually, it went pretty easily. There were a few climbs but nothing major, although today was bear day.I had decided to … [Read more...]
Cycling from Iskut to Kinaskan | Bike touring in Canada
My cycling journey along the Cassiar Highway in Canada continued as I cycled from Iskut to Kinaskan. Only 37kms, but not every day on a bike tour has to be huge! Leaving Iskut For some reason, I hardly slept at all last night. Perhaps it was because the room was too warm, or that I'd ran out of brandy the night before. Whatever the reason, I was a bit sluggish in the morning, and despite my … [Read more...]