Have you ever noticed something that had gone long unnoticed? This morning, I was looking over my bike to check for loose screws, and suddenly, this image popped out at me, which I haven’t noticed in these several weeks I’ve had this bike. It’s funny how often we overlook the little details in life. It …
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Hornby Island Exploration
Later on that sunny Sunday, I sat on the co-op porch, soaking in the atmosphere of the community hub. It wasn’t before too long that the old man who gave me directions to the gravel pit wandered by. William, or “Bobcat”, as he called himself, was an ex-pat with a matted white beard and weathered, …
Parksville to Denman & Hornby Islands
As I sit here sipping hot creamy coffee, I can smell the salty spice home fries cooking up in the kitchen here at Jan’s Café on Hornby Island. Looking back on the past few days, I begin to see what they mean when they say that cycle touring can often be more of a mental …
Nanaimo to Parksville
Today I’m starting off with a picture that I took in Vancouver, but that’s ok. I didn’t really take any photos yesterday because I was too busy hauling ass up 2,000 feet of elevation gain. I saw this eagle when I was riding through Stanley park. It was cool to see such a magnificent animal …
Newcastle Island
On Tuesday, I arrived at Newcastle Island with my bike, and greeted with lots of trees, stretches of brown grass and gravel roads. Though not ideal road bike conditions, I was able to ride on the gravel without any issues. The Schwalbe Marathon tires that I have on my bike have made it so far …
Vancouver to Nanaimo
The ride to Horse Shoe Bay was kind of grueling and sweaty. The weather was rather hot on Monday, and the 23 mile ride to the ferry seemed longer than 23 miles. The elevation gain was something around 2,500 feet! Part of the huge elevation gain was an unnecessary climb to follow the road signs …
Vancouver, BC By Bike
So, it appears that I’ve finally decided to commit to start this travel journal. I’ll begin by remarking that my dreams last night were intense. I was in portland with some people when I saw a huge explosion and realized it was a nuclear bomb and the following mushroom cloud erupting. Everyone around was frantic. …