A 60km day of cycling from Marsh Lake to Squanga Lake in Canada. Quite challenging due to the headwinds and rolling hills. Headwinds are a cyclists worst enemy! Cycling from Marsh Lake to Squanga Lake A slight wind picked up as I left Marsh Lake, and it was blowing the wrong way. Cycling over rolling hills leading ever upwards and into a headwind was always going to be crap. Multiply that by … [Read more...]
Day off in Whitehorse in the Yukon of Canada
Not a lot to report on my day off in Whitehorse. Did my laundry, bought a lot of food for the road ahead, tweaked the website, did some basic bicycle maintenance. More posts from cycling in Canada Cycling from Beaver Creek to somewhere Cycling from a campsite to Lake Creek in Canada The Day of the Cyclists – Meeting other people cycling across Canada Cycling around Lake Kluane … [Read more...]
Cycling from Whitehorse to Marsh Lake Campground in Canada
After taking a rest day in Whitehorse, it was time to hit the road and carry on cycling through Canada. The journey resumes! Cycling out of Whitehorse in Canada (Blog post written: Aug 15 2009) I left Whitehorse pretty late for me at 11.00, as I knew I had a short but still tough little ride ahead to Marsh Lake Campground. There was a headwind for most of the way, and the roads were fiddly - … [Read more...]
Cycling from Haines Junction to Whitehorse in Canada
Leaving Haines Junction, I embarked on a BIG day's cycle ride. There seemed to be no time for photos either, as I cycled a big distance to Whitehorse in Canada. Cycling out of Haines Junction in the Yukon (Blog post written: Aug 13 2009) Today, I had a big day's bike ride in mind. I intended to cycle from Haines Junction to Whitehorse, a distance of 156 km or 97 miles. Better stick up on … [Read more...]
Cycling around Lake Kluane to Haines Junction in Canada
Continuing my cycling journey in Canada, today's route saw me circuit around Lake Kluane. A wonderful day with great views! Bike Touring in Canada around Lake Kluane (Blog post written August 2009) I decided to have breakfast in the restaurant before I left Burwash Landing, as I've been feeling a lot hungrier over the last few days. Well worth it at 10 dollars, but I could easily have eaten … [Read more...]