by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 23, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
In the grocery store both me and Dale Spence spotted this woman with the coolest baseball hat that said “The Bicycle Thief.” I remember seeing the hat and before my mind could process “that is the coolest hat” Dale was asking her if he could show that hat to me. And...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 22, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Of Halifax Nova Scotia Dale has been following me from the very beginning and it was awesome to finally meet. I was able to spend 2 evenings with Dale. Dales parents also follow me thanks to Dales interest in my ride. They actually tracked me down at the Big Stop...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 22, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Brad is standing beside me with 2 thumbs up Brad Peverill of Mt Uniacke sent me a message that he wanted to meet me just as I was arriving in Mt Uniacke. We ended up meeting at the Mount Uniacke Pub & Eatery for fish & chips and a few beers. Thanks Brad. We...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 22, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Hari and Tammy Boggs pulled over to the side of the road for a quick chat and a photo. I loved that they took the time to stop. Tammy handed me a few dollars for a coffee down the road at Mt Uniacke. Some of the photos Hari took of me
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 21, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Of Newport Corners Nova Scotia I still remember the day as being quite cold. The night before I camped in -14C. It was actually really nice to be indoors that night. I had a most enjoyable and relaxing evening with Marcel & Sharon. Sharon’s original...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 21, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
The night of January 21 was cold. At least -14C but I had done -14C before and I did it again. Marilyn who owns the pub pulled up just as I was taking down camp. She came in specially to make me breakfast (the pub does not open for or have a breakfast menu). She even...
