About Paul

Love cycling for anything from groceries, commuting or touring. Brompton is my only bike these days!

Three’s company

It’s day two of our 2-night adventure in a four-season tent in the Gatineau Park and so far it’s been great. Getting here from the parking lot with all our gear was an adventure to say the least: On the Continue reading Three’s company

On to Calgary

Five days on the Island was so enjoyable. Each day saw Penny having a lesson with Jennifer while I either relaxed with a coffee or headed out to explore. When we arrived at their farm, Keith and Jennifer invited us Continue reading On to Calgary

Vancouver Island

We’re leaving Grace (temporarily) for a week on Vancouver Island where Penny will have lessons with her coach Jennifer. Jennifer and Keith will be putting us up in the apartment on the grounds. This will be a major step up Continue reading Vancouver Island

Vancouver bound

“How are we going to get three bikes and all of Grace’s stuff to Vancouver?” More importantly, are we going to get almonds on the flight? I spent about a day on the driveway, with the cats, attempting to turn Continue reading Vancouver bound

No bikes allowed

I have to admit that my last day of cycling was not only anticlimactic but also a real slog. Maybe it was a hangover from the Fundy Parkway our simply a realization that the trip is almost over—who knows? What Continue reading No bikes allowed

Château Léger

Two days on the road brings us to the coastal town of Shediac, New Brunswick. Home of Danie and Emery (you met them here) as well as the largest lobster in the world. I’m about to be schooled in the Continue reading Château Léger

Buddy Danie and the other feller

We done chose wisely stayin put for three days… Sunday was glorious and the weather was going to reveal that which we’ve missed due to fog over the past few days. After a quick water break we climb through the Continue reading Buddy Danie and the other feller

St. Martins

Again the cafes… We were enjoying a coffee and scone in St. John while looking at the weather forecast. In one day we’ll be on the recently christened Fundy Trail Parkway and the next three days look dark and wet. Continue reading St. Martins

Danke Anke

Some days things are just perfectly aligned; yesterday was one of those days. Deer Island was so scenic with these incredible wharfs built to deal with twenty-foot tides The woman working on the ferry suggested some accommodation on the island. Continue reading Danke Anke