Revelstoke
10. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Pretty ride into Revelstoke. Hills are more gentle and wind minimal. Check out the town and get pastries. Set up in Lamplighters Campground. Try a beer at Rumpus Brewery, get groceries and head backLæs mere
Meandering through the woods
11. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Day off to explore. Though rain is in the forecast we manage to stay dry for most of the day. Check out Mount Revelstoke NP. Walk along an old ski jump and through a first full of mushrooms. RainLæs mere
Onto Golden … by bus
12. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
After a rainy night, take some time to dry out. Pack up and ride to Revy ski mountain and meander around. Back into town for some lunch before wrapping our bikes for bus ride over the pass. BeautifulLæs mere
Through the Columbia Valley
13. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Foggy and misty start to the day. As we leave Golden the mountains begin to poke through. The day clears as we head south along the Columbia River between two mountain ranges. Hear rustling in a treeLæs mere
Ah the joy of wind in your face
14. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Sleep in as our room is very dark. And it’s drizzly out. Finally get ourselves up and out and head into the dreary day. Though rain was forecasted to end early, it continued to drizzle on us. And itLæs mere
Lussier Hot Springs
15. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Opt to take a day to go to nearby hot springs. They are only 20 km up a gravel road. Most of it wasn’t too bad. Soak for awhile amongst many others. Manage to grab a ride down from a lovely BritishLæs mere
I ❤️ tailwinds
16. september 2024, Canada ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Very clear and chilly morning. Hard to get out of the tent. Manage to motivate and hit the road. A nice stiff breeze pushes us south. Leave one of the mountain ranges behind and enter more farmland.Læs mere
To Fernie
17. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Very cold morning but it keeps us moving quickly. Continue along our side road stopping at the local trout hatchery. Rejoin the busy highway, stopping at recommended ice cream shop. Last leg toLæs mere
Fairy Falls
18. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Slept in and then explored Fernie. Nice bagel sammie! Fall is definitely progressing here. Walk along the Elk river and then up to Fairy Falls. As we find ourselves near Fernie Brewery make a stopLæs mere
Mt. Fernie
19. september 2024, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Challenging hike planned for today. To the top of Mt. Fernie. Short (4 k) but steep (3000+ ft). Must was a constant climb except for the last scrambling. A bit scary. Lunch at the top and then a slowLæs mere
Back in the USA
20. september 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After packing up, hit the pastry shop again. Sooo good! Ride out on the much safer side road. Unfortunately after 8 miles it really deteriorated but we were stuck on it. Popped back out by the iceLæs mere
Whitefish
21. september 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Very cold morning. But the fisher people are out scooping up the fish. At least the sun has some umph in it as we head south. Wide open plains gives way ti forest. Roll along the highway - finallyLæs mere
Grouse Mountain Lodge
22. september 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Another cold morning but we are in no rush to go anywhere. Stop at the Grouse Mountain Lodge and are able to check in early. Unload and head for the hot tub overlooking golf course. Walk intoLæs mere
Its my birthday!
23. september 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Wake up 60 and feel no different. I suppose that is a good thing. Organize and head into town. Stop for pastries and a cappuccino and catch an Uber to the Big Mountain Resort. Head up the Danny OnLæs mere
Adios Montana
24. september 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
One last day to enjoy Montana. Have “birthday cake” for breakfast - why not?! Relax by Whitefish Lake for most of the afternoon. Back into town to check out very busy farmers market. BonsaiLæs mere
And we are back
25. september 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Spend the night trying to curl up enough to fit on two seats. Manage - barely. Beautiful morning as we travel through northern Washington. Arrive in Seattle and manage to catch an earlier train. AndLæs mere
And we are off
4. december 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
After gathering up our belongings, boxing everything back up and wedging them into a car we make an early morning drive to the airport. Chaos ensues and we barely make our flight as errors on our partLæs mere
The lost day
5. december 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Somewhere along the way we cross the international dateline and it becomes the next day. Sun sets as we arrive in Auckland. Slowly pass through the extensive bio security. Emerge into drizzlyLæs mere
Auckland
6. december 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Wake up to a windy and warming day. Fuel up with coffee and begin to unpack. Are one pannier short - hopefully it was empty. Head off towards the coast to coast walkabout. Enjoy great views from theLæs mere
Auckland: Day 2
7. december 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Morning spent putting bikes together and ensuring in working order. Head off on a different route , passed the rugby stadium and a fun shopping district before hitting the water again. Admire theLæs mere
Just like riding a bike
8. december 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Seem to remember how to pack up our bikes and ride fully loaded. Make our way on nice cycle paths to the ferry and take a short hop across the water. Busy and hilly roads. Veer away and head towardsLæs mere
Evading the rain
9. december 2024, New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Very unsettled night as the neighbor youths partied all night long. Threats of rain keep us moving and we cover the distance to Warkward quickly. Get useful advice at the tourist info and opt to takeLæs mere
Backroads to MAngawhai
10. december 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Rain overnight gives way to clearing skies. Opt to take the shorter and less hilly gravel roads north. Enjoy the quiet roads. Surrounded by rolling hills and lots of sheep and cows. Return to pavementLæs mere
Mangawhai Heads
11. december 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Opt to stay and explore Mangawhai Heads. Day is a tad bit cloudy and misty but the beach walk is lovely. Return via the cliff walk. Somewhat reminiscent of Oregon coast. Restful afternoon as the rainLæs mere
Whangerei and our first NZ barbie
12. december 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Drizzly morning yet off we go. Windy coastal road sadly gives way to very busy motorway all the way to Whangerei where we pick up an actual cycle path and head to our warm showers host tonight- Stu.Læs mere