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This morning I got up 5:30 took one look outside and went back to bed. It was raining and was still very dark. Smoke from the forest fires was bad all day. So I felt it was the right decision to not cycle today Cora is a gift from one of my daughters for aContinue reading “Cora, makes me smile”

First day on my own and I wanted to get an early start. Got up at 5:30, it took me an hour to pack everything up. Eating breakfast at a restaurant took another hour. Finally got cycling by 7:30. Campground in Ashern was interesting, doors to the bathroom were bolted shut. I turned this intoContinue reading “Relaxing in St. Martin junction”

I am not really sure when the music ended from the night before. But it was loud for a long time, not a great way to spend the first night. By the time we left the campsite at about 8:30 it was very quite. One more highlight from this campground are the outdoor showers. IContinue reading “Day 2, You are my Sunshine”

Over a month of planning and the day finally arrived. This is an attempt to cycle to Thompson. With smoke everywhere in the province it is hard to know how this will go. Chantel expressed an interest in joining me for part of the journey. Cheryl agreed to provide van support to make it easierContinue reading “Day 1, Biking to Thompson”

I am a strong believer in riding with wind when training. In one week I plan to leave for Thompson and I needed to get in a full day of riding. Strong winds from the west helped me reach speeds of 30 km’s an hour. Whenever I would take breaks at different spots I alwaysContinue reading “171 km’s in one day”

Today started at 5:30, was on the road shortly after 6. Goal was to get to Austin for breakfast at 7. It was a 16 km ride. When I got there the sign said it opened at 8. Website said it opened at 7. At 8 I found out it opened at 9. So sittingContinue reading “Training ride (July 2nd,2021)”

This two day trip was planned as a training ride for my bigger trip for later this summer. On August 1st I plan to cycle to Thompson from Winnipeg. Tonight I am in McGregor for night. I did 139 km’s today. When you consider the heat is great mileage. It got to 31 and neverContinue reading “Training ride (July 1st/2021”

Dreaming and planning for a bicycle trip over 800 km’s long comes with a lot of variables. How to plan and what to take comes with experience. My 865 km trip to The Pas now comes to an end. Packing rain gear is a must for any cycling journey. I was very fortunate to notContinue reading “The Pas, this is where I cry”

Starting the day with these wonderful breakfasts is really amazing. Thank you Darlene and Byron for hosting me and looking after all my needs and wants. Traveling to Swan River and than North was wonderful. A south wind was pushing me along. Traveling north from Mafeking to The Pas was the part of the tripContinue reading “In the bush, Alone”

This morning I was looking forward to seeing something I have never seen before. My sister at 6:30 in the morning. I thought this might be picture worthy, of course a picture that would be shared. But to my surprise she looked her normal self. Thank you Dan and Evelyn for getting up early andContinue reading “Minitonas Smile”