I would really like to get to Thunder Bay in three days but it is 390 km. That means I need to average 130 km each day. Therefore, my destination today should be Ignace. The sky is completely covered in thick Grey clouds. It looks like it could rain any minute and if it started... Continue Reading →

The weather forecast for today indicates a 90% chance of rain between 9-11 a.m. After 11 a.m. the chance of rain drops off to less than 10% for the balance of the day. We need to do laundry, I could use some time to catch up on my blog and try to figure out how... Continue Reading →

Like yesterday the sky is completely covered with grey clouds and again it looks like rain at any minute. It has been several days since we have seen any significant amount of sunshine. It didn't rain yesterday so we set off with a goal of reaching Upsala at a minimum and hopeful beyond. Upsala is... Continue Reading →

It is freezing. Last night we had to turn on our arctic pak so the water in the RV wouldn't freeze. There is a strong bitterly cold wind. I'm dressed in everything (biking) that I brought multiple layers on top, long pants, socks and full-fingered gloves that Paul left for me. To make matters worse... Continue Reading →

Now that I have left highway 2 for the Trans-Canada, I realize that I hadn't mentioned anything about the route I was on. The route runs from Winnipeg, Manitoba, across Saskatchewan and into Alberta. The highway (2 in Manitoba and 13 in Saskatchewan roughly follows the route the Northwest Mounted Police used in 1876 to... Continue Reading →

We can't start too early today as we need to pick the bike up and the bike shop doesn't open until 10 a.m. Not starting right away isn't a major issue as there is reported to be a 90% chance of rain at 9 a.m. By the time I get cycling it is 11 a.m.... Continue Reading →

Today has been a long one starting with a wake up at 4:25 a.m. Central Time. We have everything ready for coffee and breakfast, prepare the RV to move and head to the library to access their wi-fi. By 5 a.m. we are watching the funeral. Today was probably my earliest start at 7:45 a.m.... Continue Reading →

Today a friend said now that you crossed into Manitoba there is good news and there is bad news.  I said give me the good news.  He said the good news is you are now half way home to Sarnia.  The bad news is you are only half way home to Sarnia.  Both are true.... Continue Reading →