SoCal Along the 1
Today marks my last day on HW 1. I will definitely miss the beautiful scenery and wildlife that can be seen both in the ocean and along the farm country. Along the costal route it was amazing to be riding … Continued
Northern California
Entering California felt like quite the accomplishment as it marked the furthest state from home I will be entering. I decided to check out the Red Woods and stick to camping in California as it’s quite expensive to be staying … Continued
Back On Two Wheels
I finally got the bike working after two weeks of it being in the shop. The guys at M-Tech motorcycles in Bend Oregon said it was a miracle I limped it from Calgary as everything in the engine was either … Continued
Hipster City
Today I change my compass bearing south and cross my first border on a motorcycle. The drive into the United States was long and hot. The border took 2 hours which pushed me into Seattle rush hour, after being stuck … Continued
Touching the Pacific
Today marked a rather momentous day as I can officially claim to have rode across Canada. The feeling of accomplishment turned to slight pain as the water was incredibly cold in the Pacific Ocean but it didn’t stop the smile … Continued
Exploring Kelowna
The ride west to Kelowna has been one of the most picturesque rides of the trip, filled with national parks offering breathtaking views and wild animals along the roadside. I needed to yield to mountain goats on the road … Continued
Back On Two Wheels
After spending the last couple weeks under a motorcycle covered in oil waiting for new parts I finally managed to get the bike working. It looks like the exhaust cam decompression unit on the bike is slightly damaged but the … Continued
Done With the Prairies
I was quite excited to be leaving in the morning to Calgary where the stampede is being hosted. The stampede is one of Canada’s biggest events where rodeos and country parties fill the city for a week. After solo travelling … Continued
Hello Regina
It was a tough decision between Regina and Saskatoon but Regina has won on the place to stay. I decided to stay at an international youth hostel however it’s one of the few international hostels that allow local residents to … Continued
Down To Winnipeg
After riding in from Thunder Bay I was quite tired, I wanted to be in a large city for Canada Day to see the fireworks and attend a few events. After arriving and being turned away from 2 hostels since … Continued
Motorcycle R&R (Rain and Repair)
Today marked the ride up to Thunder Bay. It was a momentous ride as it marked the last city in Ontario that I would be staying in. The ride up was quite scenic especially when approaching Lake Head University. Along … Continued
Up To Wawa Ontario
The ride to Wawa Ontario was one of the most scenic rides I have been on, there were many bikers enjoying the shallow twisting roads and beautiful landscape along highway 17 through Lake Superior Provincial Park. There were many times … Continued
The Departure
Today was launch day, it was filled with goodbye’s tears and hugs. I rode in from Mississauga to north Manatulin Island in the township of Little Current Ontario. The ferry was a nice way to break up the riding day … Continued