Gear this time of year is important to me. Making sure I can get warm when needed, stay dry and comfortable on my bike are all part of making even a short trip safe. I traded my AP Scouts for the new Toucan boots. Gore Tex and more of a MX boot in the end. …
Day 1, Part I (all pics are clickable) As many who read this blog know first hand our everyday lives can get in the way of our hobbies. Since January 2012 until present day, Cheryl and I have both changed our careers. Leslie joining BC Transplant as an In Hospital Organ Donation Coordinator/Organ Donation Specialist…
What can 30 hours get you when on a bike? Real post coming up soon, but 30 hours takes you about 900 KM’s riding through everything from rain, pouring rain, snow, hail, wind gusts I swear were about 70 KM at times, sun, partly sunny and in the end time away from work which is…
Left Maple Ridge this morning in the pouring rain, got hit by some snow through the Crows Nest Pass, then came out the other side to partly sunny skies. Osoyoos, BC
after 16 years of common law we made it official with family/friends and of course our bikes on August 14th, 2013
We just got back on Thursday, August 28th from a 4 night mini-moon bike ride…it was amazing. Rode some back country roads we have never been on and the best part got to see yet another part of our beautiful Province. Weather was OK for the most part until the last 2 days. It rained…
I met this photographer out where I live last fall. Christian Sasse is an amazing photographer who just stumbled upon his talent by chance. Nice guy and LOVE this tribute to his work by his friend Mark. Magnificent Bald Eagle photos from rising artist (and world-record amateur astronomer) Christian Sasse. This video also features Sasse’s…
Sure hope I remember how to use our SPOT Connect… 😉 We will be heading out on a “honeymoon” short get away in a few hours. We always track our trips especially if we are heading off road. Here is the link to our usual SPOTWalla page. Once we get going you will start seeing…
Way to go Cheryl and the RCMP at Vancouver’s gay pride parade this past weekend!
My colleagues had this special cake made for Cheryl’s and my pre wedding shower yesterday, July 20. It was a perfect get together of RCMP and BCT colleagues and friends. Thank you guys and only about 3 weeks to go until the wedding!
Every once in awhile I come across a video that just resonates with me…I mean everyone should watch this especially if you are an adventurer. This guy Ed from New Mexico rode 10,000 miles in 26 days and how he sees Canada and Alaska is spot on. I LOVE, absolutely LOVE his attitude, sense of…
Awards were given out the other night for outstanding service and Cheryl got one for her video “It Gets Better”. 6 months ago this video was released and has made an impact around the world. Many officers were commended for their bravery and contributions they all have made to the community. Impressive and I got…
TNE Phase Two Section Two – Baie Comeau to Chibougamau This chapter of the True North East route could best be described as remote. The route begins in the town of Baie Comeau. This town has a population of approximately 26, 000 and has been around since 1889. A few years later the first saw…
SOURCE: GRAVEL TRAVEL The Dirt Name: True North East (TNE) Location: New Brunswick & Quebec Distance: Approx 2500 km’s Duration: 7-10 days Rating: Primarily Class 2 roads with Class 1 roads making up 30% of the route. 2 short sections of class 4. Creator: Ted Johnson and Fabrice Tremblay, a special thanks to Steve Vardy…
TCAT Introduction