The lost day
5 de diciembre de 2024, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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 drizzlyLeer más
And we are off
4 de diciembre de 2024, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 partLeer más
And we are back
25 de septiembre de 2024, Estados Unidos ⋅ 🌧 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. AndLeer más
Adios Montana
24 de septiembre de 2024, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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. BonsaiLeer más
Its my birthday!
23 de septiembre de 2024, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 OnLeer más
Grouse Mountain Lodge
22 de septiembre de 2024, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 intoLeer más
Whitefish
21 de septiembre de 2024, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 - finallyLeer más
Back in the USA
20 de septiembre de 2024, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 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 iceLeer más
Mt. Fernie
19 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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 slowLeer más
Fairy Falls
18 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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 stopLeer más
To Fernie
17 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 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 toLeer más
I ❤️ tailwinds
16 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ 🌙 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.Leer más
Lussier Hot Springs
15 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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 BritishLeer más
Ah the joy of wind in your face
14 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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 itLeer más
Through the Columbia Valley
13 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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 treeLeer más
Onto Golden … by bus
12 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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. BeautifulLeer más
Meandering through the woods
11 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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. RainLeer más
Revelstoke
10 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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 backLeer más
Short but challenging day
9 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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 theLeer más
Where there’s fire there is smoke
8 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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. ConditionsLeer más
Along the Slocan Valley trail
7 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☁️ 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 - butLeer más
Hanging in Nelson
6 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 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
5 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 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 downLeer más
Onto Castlegar
4 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 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. StopLeer más
Columbia & Western trail
3 de septiembre de 2024, Canadá ⋅ ☀️ 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 ourLeer más






































































































































































































































































