Victoria

I have arrived in Victoria. My bike and bags made it without incident but carrying the bags really made me realize the amount of stuff I am taking. I will attempt to do create an equipment list, as I repack today and tomorrow. I have pushed the launch day to …

What is “Coureurs des bois”

Coureurs des bois literally means “Runner of the woods” and it was a fur trader who did so without the permission of the the French authorities. They were settlers who, not content with farming the land took advantage of the lucritive fur trade and made their own way. Looked down upon …

Pre-flight check

I just finished washing my bike in preparation for the flight to Victoria. I leave in two days, and will be on the road two days after that. Tonight I will take my bike apart and pack it up. Double check my equipment list and see what is missing. I …