Leaving the fruit and veg shop where I had stayed the night, it was time to cycle between Lak la Hache and 70 Mile House in Canada. Part of my Pan-American Highway Bike Tour. Leaving Lak la Hache (Blog post written: Sep 10 2009) Lionel sorted me out with a coffee and a couple of apples in the morning before I set off - What a star! Although the day started extremely misty, there was no … [Read more...]

The route from Williams Lake to Lac la Hache in BC Canada was a tough day of cycling due to strong headwinds and hills. I ended up camping behind a fruit and veg shop for the night! Tough cycling conditions from Williams Lake (Blog post written: Sep 09 2009) The day's cycling was, to put it mildly, pretty damned horrible. Endless dips and hills, traffic, broken glass on the side of the road … [Read more...]

Today, I cycled from one lake to another in Canada as I headed towards the Canadian border  with the USA. There seems to be a lot of lakes in Canada! Cycling from McLeese Lake (Blog post written: Sep 8 2009) It was a cold night, but there were clear blue skies, and the wind was still in the morning. After breakfast of my new favourite, cold oats with raisins, I hit the road. The … [Read more...]

I stayed the night in Quesnel with a Warmshowers host, and then headed out to cycle to McLeese Lake in Canada. More bike touring stories from the road. Cycling in Quesnel (Blog post written: Sep 7 2009) Coffee and bagels for breakfast, and after a chat and some photographs I was away. I can never express how much I appreciate their kindness for putting me up for the night, and I really … [Read more...]

After staying with my Warmshowers hosts in Prince George, it was time to leave and cycle to Quesnel in Canada. Continuing my bike tour across Canada. Breakfast in Prince George (Blog post written: Sep 6th 2009) Richard had suggested that we go to the AA burger bar for breakfast, and so with my gear loaded, I cycled over to meet them. Waiting for my 'Kitchen Sink' breakfast to arrive, I … [Read more...]