During today's cycling route between Lions Camp and Iskut in Canada, I experienced some hills. Then, on arrival, disaster struck when my tent pole snapped. All the fun of a bike tour in Canada and more! Leaving Lions Camp (Blog post written: Aug 26 2009) Another cold night, but at least no rain this time. I can't wait to get to warmer and drier countries on this Alaska to Argentina bike … [Read more...]
Cycling from Dease River Crossing to Lions Camp in Canada
Cycling through Canada, I left Dease River Crossing and headed down the road toward Lion Camp. Along the way I filled my camping stove fuel bottle and stocked up on groceries. Cycling to Lion Camp (Blog post written: Aug 25 2009) A good move being under the shelter, as it meant that the rain which fell during the night affected me not at all. It was a bit chilly though, apparently dropping to … [Read more...]
Cycling from Boya Lake to Dease River Crossing Campground in Canada
I continued the bike tour through Canada by cycling from Boya Lake to Dease River Crossing campground along the Cassiar Highway. The scenery and landscape was simply stunning! Cycling from Boya Lake (Blog post written August 2009) Although it rained throughout the night, I awoke in the morning to a clear blue sky. To actually feel the suns warmth after so many days of rain and overcast skies … [Read more...]
Cycling from Watson Lake to Boya Lake in Canada
Leaving from Watson Lake, I cycled on to a stretch of road known as the Cassier Highway. There were a series of road developments going on, which meant that there was a lot of mud when cycling! Leaving Watson Lake (Blog post written: Aug 23 2009) It was still raining in the morning, although it was more of a constant drizzle than a continuing torrential type. Typical weather for cycling in … [Read more...]
Day off at Watson Lake in the Yukon, Canada
When cycling from Alaska to Argentina, I took a day off at Watson Lake in Canada in order to get reequipped for some bad wet weather and plan the road ahead. Watson Lake, Yukon It continued to rain all through the night and morning, and so I decided to have a day off at Watson Lake in order to buy a couple of things. I acquired some new waterproof gloves - I don't care if my hands get wet, … [Read more...]