Jul 21, 2013

Day 30 July 19th – Prince George BC

After the long rides of the last two days today I am enjoying a rest day in Prince George and I’ll be here for the next few days. Colleen is flying in on Tuesday from Owen Sound, and Sonja will arrive from the Arctic on Wednesday.  We hope to get on the route to Prince […]

Jul 19, 2013

Day 29 July 18 McBride to Prince George BC

McBride to Prince George This was one day I was looking forward to – making it to Prince George – meeting Sebastian and in a few days Sonja when she is back from the Arctic. I thought this would be a long but fairly easy day along the Fraser river.  However it turned out to […]

Jul 19, 2013

Day 28 July 17 Jasper National Park to near McBride BC

This was another very beautiful long day. It started cold (6 degrees) and with lots of mosquitoes but soon the heat became intense. Biking through Jasper National Park was a wonderful sight seeing adventure. The mountains are high and most have some snow on them.  In the morning light the textures of the mountains with […]

Jul 17, 2013

Day 27 July 16 – into the Rockies

Niton Junction to Pocahontas campsite in Jasper National Park. 170 km Today was a very beautiful day that brought a dramatic change in scenery.  It was warm and clear with a slight breeze, mostly from behind. The foothills of the Rockies were a lot steeper than I had expected.  It went constantly up and down […]