What an incredibly memorable time we had! To cycle this distance one has to be mad On one level I’m … More

A 6:00 start has me pedalling in semi-darkness. A number of other riders are doing the same, as we move … More

This is the day many of us have been nervous about, myself included, and it’s been hanging over us all … More

I find it really hard to get moving this morning. It’s just as cold if not worse than yesterday. My … More

There is frost on the outside of the tent this morning, and the air is cold enough that I can … More

At 5:15 I am awakened by the tent shaking in the wind, a cold north wind as I would soon … More

It’s another drizzly morning when I set off at 7:30. A handful of hills at the start are all we’re … More

Since it’s a shorter distance today, I get on the road a bit later at 7:20. It’s only 11 degrees … More

I wake up feeling well rested after a solid night’s sleep. I still have some lingering aches from yesterday, but … More

I wake up at 4:45 to the rustling of sleeping bags being packed away, and the shhh sound of air … More

I think I’ve finally adjusted to local time, which was the main reason for arriving two days early. I check … More

Another adventure has brought me back for a closer look at the Union Jack I’ll get to see Britain from … More

I am so exhausted in every way Completely knackered, as they say Ireland is lovely, I like it here It’s … More

It’s still raining when I wake up this morning, but we have a schedule to keep. I put on my … More

I’m the first one to leave this morning at 7:45. The weather forecast is grim and I know from the … More

I get on the road at 8:00 this morning on my own, with five people already well ahead of me. … More

It’s a busy morning in Galway. We ride out of the city in small groups for safety in the traffic. … More

A sunny forecast is a welcome change from yesterday. Our morning briefing typically takes place outside as we’re getting ready … More

We get started at 9 this morning with another long day ahead of us. My legs are tired from yesterday … More

An 8:15 departure by bus brings us to Mizen Head at 10:30. The bikes are brought separately in the van. … More

A flight delay leads to a 1:30 a.m. arrival at Cork International Hotel. I am given a room that turns … More

One year later and here we are on the cusp of another journey afar This route will show us what’s … More

As I reach the end of my Scottish bike tour it’s been quite an adventure, that’s for sure The North … More

There’s hardly a cloud in the sky this morning as we pack up for our last day of the tour. … More

It’s looking like a beautiful day with only a slight chill in the air when we start out. A fairly … More

A heavy morning mist leaves us feeling soggy before we even begin this morning. It’s a shorter day with less … More

I am pleasantly surprised when I can start today’s ride in short sleeves. Blue sky is something I never expected … More

We’re all feeling tired this morning after the last couple days. The third day of a bike tour is usually … More

We set off at 8:45 on wet roads with a long day ahead of us. Puddles combined with intermittent rain … More

At 9:30 we gather in the hotel parking lot for the daily briefing from Fiona. A few minutes later we’re … More

At 8:30 a.m. I cross the bridge over the River Ness and start exploring the area on foot. As the … More

Greetings to you all, I hope you’re well I have another story to tell I last posted about a year … More

After cycling through Alberta and BC these last two weeks have been good for me I wanted a challenge and … More

I decide to take it easy this morning and have a more leisurely departure, since it’s my last cycling day … More

Everything around me is cold and damp this morning. I struggle to part with my sleeping bag, deflate my mattress … More

There really isn’t much to do at this campground since we’re deep in the woods. The van is parked half … More

I start off the day just after 6 a.m. with a tough climb out of Golden that goes on for … More

I like knowing that I don’t have to go anywhere today, at least not on two wheels. Golden is a … More

A thunder and lightning storm overnight means I have a wet tent to put away. Now that the heatwave is … More

I’m one of the last to leave camp this morning at 4:15 and before I know it the first hour … More

I leave camp shortly after 4 a.m. Today’s distance concerns me given the weather forecast. I get my three water … More

A 4:25 a.m. departure is the best I can do this morning. I was aiming for 4 but I overslept. … More

I get to the 7-Eleven just after it opens and buy two litres of iced tea and two litres of … More

After what happened yesterday, I leave camp 30 minutes earlier at 5:45. Right now it’s a comfortable temperature so I’d … More

I’m so glad I brought ear plugs. This campground is very close to a railroad track and trains run all … More

We depart UBC shortly after 8 and take a group photo, which I’m told didn’t turn out well because we … More

I arrive at the UBC campus and check in to Gage residence just in time for the orientation session at … More

Here I sit, on a flight heading west as the guy next to me hogs the armrest I never thought … More

The sound of tent zippers begins a little on the early side this morning. I take my tent down one … More

Cape Breton Highlands National Park is cold and damp this morning, the kind of see-your-breath cold that calls for a … More

Jim and I start out at 7 and turn directly into the wind. I have a feeling it’s going to … More

High winds overnight make it difficult to get much sleep. The tent is holding up well, despite yesterday’s episode of … More

I take my time getting on the road this morning since the Wood Islands ferry doesn’t leave until 11:15. A … More

It feels great to sleep in until 7 this morning, and to have no real agenda beyond exploring the city. … More

Hungry mosquitos have a way of hastening my morning routine like nothing else. Today’s ride isn’t terribly long but getting … More

I can’t think of a better way to start the day than waking up rested. What a difference a bed … More

It’s difficult to part with my warm sleeping bag this morning. Cold mornings are becoming the norm. As I dismantle … More

It’s a cold and foggy start this morning with about ten of us leaving camp at the same time. Saint … More

Catching the 8:00 ferry out of Digby calls for another early start. All of our bikes are loaded on the … More

I wake up at 5:45 and everything around me is damp and cold. It can be hard to get moving … More

Intermittent rain through the night means wet tents to put away amidst the fog. My stash of homemade granola makes … More

It’s a foggy start for us this morning as we navigate our way out of Halifax with a long paceline … More

An early start out of Saint John gets me to Halifax mid-morning. As Mount St. Vincent University approaches – the … More

A light rain overnight leaves wet tents and wet roads to start the day. We have a long ride ahead … More

Today is our shortest day of the whole trip, and it happens to be my favourite day because we get … More

It’s only 4C when I get up this morning, hardly a good day to go biking. It’s easy to forget … More

Heavy rain and high winds through the night make it tough to get going this morning. There’s a steady drizzle … More

The campground is pleasantly silent through the night. For the first time there are no trains, no saw mills, and … More

I take my time getting out of camp this morning and am one of the last to leave. In terms … More

Today is our longest day of the trip and the forecast is saying hot and sunny. All the more reason … More

Sleeping in a bed is such a nice change from the usual. I wake up refreshed and ready to go. … More

It feels great to sleep in until 6:30 this morning. With no sense of urgency to go anywhere, my day … More

The campground is awash with pre-rest day excitement this morning. One more ride until we get a full day off … More

It’s a windy, drizzly morning in Ashcroft. I emerge from my nylon home with tired eyes and go through the … More

I wake up shivering this morning after a cold, windy night. I slowly collect what I need for the day … More

The wet weather continues through the night and into the early morning. As I stand in the rain packing up … More

The mood around the campsite this morning is a mix of excitement, anticipation and apprehension as we take down our … More

It’s 3:54 a.m. and I can’t sleep. Trains run continuously through the night with loud whistles every 10 minutes. The … More