August 30th, 2025 - The 'final approach' into Squamish from Vancouver. Photo Courtesy of Jackie Hamill (cheerleader) Thinking about riding across Canada and actually doing it are two different things. The only time I ever did a long haul bike ride was back when I was in my twenties when I rode solo on my mountain bike one way from Hazelton to Terrace, B.C. (144 km). I did not have a car back then and I "needed" to go to an aesthetician appointment (youthful vanity). Looking a

My companion is fully assembled and road ready! My beautiful burnt orange Fairlight Faran 3.0 arrived from the UK on January 10th (after 5 months of waiting). https://fairlightcycles.com Over the past month and a bit, I've been pulling together the pieces and parts to get ready for longer road rides. I think I'm there now. A few spins around town and up the hills have been amazing. After riding a mountain bike for decades, this is a sweet ride. There's a lot of re-programming

For the past many months, I have been preparing my mind, body and spirit for an amazing journey to cross Canada by bike. As you might imagine, it has been a daunting job - one that I've taken on with curiosity, interest, and let's be honest, some anxiety (my great motivator). I'm buzzing with anticipation as I'm pulling all the pieces and parts together. I am ever grateful for the patience of those I connect with regularly who get to hear me talk on and on and on about every