Aug 06, 2013

August 2 Day 44 Port Hardy to Campbell River

Port Hardy to Campbell River 242 km This was a long and very hilly ride through northern Vancouver Island.  Most of the climbs are not very steep but long and it feels like reaching high altitudes although the highest point was only about 430 m above sea level.  From the road the views of the […]

Aug 04, 2013

August 1 Day 43 On the BC Ferry from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy

When we got to the ferry terminal we had a huge surprise!!  BC Ferry donated the trip (with Sonja’s car and for the three people) in support of the Change the Cycle Tour!!  We were overwhelmed by their generosity!   And it all happened because Susan Schrempf from Owen Sound Transportation sent out the information about […]

Aug 04, 2013

July 31 Day 42 Exstew (west of Terrace) to Prince Rupert

Remote campsite at Exstew to Prince Rupert, 115 km Today was the last day that Sonja and I biked together with Colleen as our support  We reached the end of Highway of Tears and the Pacific Ocean in Prince Rupert and we’ll take the ferry tomorrow to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island.  I’ll complete Change […]

Jul 31, 2013

July 30 Day 41 Terrace to Exstew River

Today we had an extra day in Terrace and I spent some time connecting with people to find out more about the resilience of First Nations people along Highway of Tears. Sonja and Colleen headed out for a trip north to the Nisga’a Nation and the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. But first I had […]