British Columbia

Epic Ride 2023

Only two of us could make this trip, but we made the best of it, venturing across our northern border to visit our friends in Canada!

Aug 14, 2023 to Aug 22, 20232528 mi9 days

The Ride

Getting Back on Two Wheels After a Global Pandemic

Covid threw a wrench into everything. Well, that and opening a business. When we started trying to get back in the swing of things, nobody could find the time to ride. Todd had been wanting to visit Canada and have poutine for a while, so I joined him and we made the trek. Despite making the trip without our usual cadre of riding buddies, we had a great time.

The Route

California Coast to Vancouver, BC

The route picks up the California coast at Fort Bragg, then hugs the coastline until cutting back toward Seattle, WA. It then heads north over the border to Vancouver, BC. We ferried over to Vancouver Island for a few days before beelining it back down Hwy 5 to Fresno.

Photo Story

Tacos

Luckily we found tacos in Canada.

Poutine

Honestly, I dont' know why French fries slathered in gravy are such a big thing up here.

The Story

Unfortunately I didn't keep a journal for this ride, but the photos speak for themselves. Lots of great beer, interesting sites, and friendly people in Canada!

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