Monthly Archives: November 2013

My First Four Days in Whitehorse

Hello friends! I recently decided I needed a change of scenery. I have also become obsessed with the polar environments of our planet, and the history and natural ecology of these places. Snow Owls, Muskoxen, Ptarmigans, Polar Bears, Reindeer, Penguins, … Continue reading

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My Bicycle Trip Across Canada: Day 44: Deadly Highway

June 10th: Pineview Campground to some farmer’s lawn: 130km (?) [out campsite that morning] This was a hotter day. Went into Deep River at noonish. Ate at a beautiful picnic area. I tried to go swimming but the clouds wouldn’t … Continue reading

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My Bicycle Trip Across Canada: Day 43: The Kindness of Strangers

June 9th: North Bay, ON to Pineview Campground: 130km Went about 45km and hit a town called Bonfield. We got food and some guy ended up paying for it for us. Then some other guy said he wanted to do … Continue reading

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My Bicycle Trip Across Canada: Day 42: Violated in Nord Bay

June 8th: just East of Sudbury, ON to North Bay: 100km [saying goodbye to the Landry’s in the morning.] Killed it! 100km in 5.5 hours. Last 35km was done in 1.3 hours. It was going 40km/h sustained for a bit. … Continue reading

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My Bicycle Trip Across Canada: Day 41: 260km!!!

June 7th: Thessalon, ON to just East of Sudbury, ON: 260km (the most km we will do on the trip!) [saying goodbye to Norma and Murray] Woke up at 6am. Ate and left. Biked 60km before our first break. Made … Continue reading

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