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 (Blog post written: Aug 31 2009) 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 … [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 (Blog post written: Aug 28 2009) Moving on from Kinaskan in Canada, it was another day of cycling through Canada on my way to the border with the US. With 120 km's to do, it was always … [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 (Blog post written: Aug 27 2009) 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 … [Read more...]