August 2009 Travelogue

My destination on this day of cycling in Alaska was the Alaskan Stoves Campground in Tok. In Tok, I wanted to resupply for the road ahead and the border crossing into Canada. Leaving the campsite (Blog post written Aug 6 2009) I should really make more accurate notes of where I stay! Anyhow, today’s ride … Read more

This was a 100 mile cycling day, although I seem to have not noted where I started or stayed at night! Must pay more attention! Part of my bike tour through Alaska. A 100 mile day Cycling in Alaska (Blog post written Aug 5 2009) Although the wind wasn’t actively in my favour, at least … Read more

I hit my first real headwind of the bike tour in Alaska during this day. Passing by trees bent double in the wind, I crawled through 60 miles during 8 hours of cycling. Cycling from Salcha River in Alaska (Blog post written August 4 2009) I hit a headwind the second I got on the … Read more

After a few days rest, my knee felt better, so I decided to continue my cycling journey across Alaska, stopping off at Santa Claus house on the way! Back on the Bike – Cycling out of Fairbanks, Alaska Back on the bike again!! The few days resting up my knee did me some good, but … Read more

I needed a day off from cycling in order to rest my knee, which was in pretty bad condition. Buying a knee support in Fairbanks helped! A rest day when cycling from Alaska to Argentina. Rest day in Fairbanks (Blog post written: Sat 01 August  2009) I bought a brace for my knee yesterday, which … Read more