Evading the rain
December 9, 2024 in 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 takeRead more
Just like riding a bike
December 8, 2024 in 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 towardsRead more
Auckland: Day 2
December 7, 2024 in 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 theRead more
Auckland
December 6, 2024 in 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 theRead more
The lost day
December 5, 2024 in 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 drizzlyRead more
And we are off
December 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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 partRead more
And we are back
September 25, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 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. AndRead more
Adios Montana
September 24, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 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. BonsaiRead more
Its my birthday!
September 23, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 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 OnRead more
Grouse Mountain Lodge
September 22, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 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 intoRead more
Whitefish
September 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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 - finallyRead more
Back in the USA
September 20, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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 iceRead more
Mt. Fernie
September 19, 2024 in 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 slowRead more
Fairy Falls
September 18, 2024 in 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 stopRead more
To Fernie
September 17, 2024 in 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 toRead more
I ❤️ tailwinds
September 16, 2024 in 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.Read more
Lussier Hot Springs
September 15, 2024 in 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 BritishRead more
Ah the joy of wind in your face
September 14, 2024 in 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 itRead more
Through the Columbia Valley
September 13, 2024 in 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 treeRead more
Onto Golden … by bus
September 12, 2024 in 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. BeautifulRead more
Meandering through the woods
September 11, 2024 in 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. RainRead more
Revelstoke
September 10, 2024 in 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 backRead more
Short but challenging day
September 9, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Opt for a leisurely pancake breakfast as we have a short day ahead. Steep hills and a fierce headwind make things more challenging. Finally crest the last hill and scream down to the lake to catch theRead more
Where there’s fire there is smoke
September 8, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Awaken to an orange sun indicating a smoky day. Check out our waterfall and then begin a hilly and very smoky day. We could see the fires still burning as they had been for almost 2 months. ConditionsRead more
Along the Slocan Valley trail
September 7, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
In another route change, opt to head north again. Backtrack for about 12 miles and then get on Slocan Valley Rail trail. Beautiful pavement quickly gives way to dirt and at times loose gravel - butRead more