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
Hanging in Nelson
September 6, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Walked over to Cottonwood falls and the Zen garden. Signs of fall are around. Spend the rest of the day at the beach. Try brewery #2 (Backwoods) and then very good fried chicken.
Nelson
September 5, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Relatively short ride along the river to the hill clinging town of Nelson. As with mist mornings now, need to wait until the sun hits the tent (and us). In Nelson, have a free place to stay. walk downRead more
Onto Castlegar
September 4, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
First thing - a 1 km dark tunnel. A tad bit sketchy. However, path on the other side is better and get our first glimpses of the mighty Columbia. Long downhill until we hit the outskirts of town. StopRead more
Columbia & Western trail
September 3, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Opt to return to gravel to take the scenic route along the rail trail. Steady climb, but reasonable surface. Many nice picnic shelters along the way. Make it to the top and head down a bit to ourRead more
Rest day
September 2, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Do very little. Cloudy but warm. Hang by our nice campground and lake.
Christina Lake
September 1, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Get an early start to beat the heat. Fortunately get the climb over with early on and then coast for what feels like forever to Grand Forks. Lunch by the river and then wind our way to Christina LakeRead more
Greenwood
August 31, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Continue our descent to Rock Creek. Ride along Hwy 3 close to US border. Very hot day and the uphill to Greenwood (smallest incorporated city in Canada) is challenging in the heat. Camp at city parkRead more
Along the West Kettle River
August 30, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Another chilly morning and opted to hit the pavement for a spell. Much smoother riding. Day heats up nicely. Ice cream to cool down at lunch. Make it to Little Dipper Hideaway. Cool off in the creekRead more
Myra Canyon
August 29, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Very chilly morning but clear skies and no wind. Continue along KVR which is sandy and rutted. Relatively flat so plod along. After being warned of bears “up ahead”, finally come upon one. TheyRead more
Kettle Valley Rail trail
August 28, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Though we have told that the trail can be pretty rough, opt to backtrack again to Penticton to continue our eastward journey on the KVR. Out of Penticton, the trail is amazing - winding along the lakeRead more
Okanagan river
August 27, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Another cool and windy day. Head off on a stroll along the Okanagan river towards the next lake. Storm clouds build but little rain falls.
OK Fall
August 26, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Relatively short day planned - relocate 20 miles south to Okanagan Falls. However, strong headwinds made it much harder. Set up camp and then rode the Kettle Valley Rail trail back to Penticton for aRead more
