by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 26, 2019 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
So I am going to make some predictions mostly for shits and giggles and see what happens. Nothing is predictable about a Canadian winter. And nothing is predictable about crossing Canada during the winter by bicycle. But let’s play and see what happens. If I...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 17, 2019 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
I should probably start off by saying that even though I have been planning this ride since 2011 if someone had asked me six months ago if I thought I was ever going to start this ride I would have replied that likely it was not going to happen and given my personal...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 23, 2019 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
Supporter and fan appreciation post I would love to give a huge shout out of thank you for your support! My website went live a month or two ago and the response has been amazing. I want you all to know how much I appreciate the support, comments, private messages...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 31, 2019 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog, Personal Reflection
Pain is temporary quitting lasts forever – Lance Armstrong (Not that I am a fan) This post serves two purposes. First, it is simple the 14th blog post for your reading pleasure; assuming that you find some sort of pleasure or enjoyment value in reading what I...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 2, 2019 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, Biking & Camping, My Blog, Personal Reflection
I think it goes without saying that there are inherent risks for sure. But as I write this post, I am still employed and do one of the more dangerous jobs in North America. An average of 100 police officers die in the line of duty in the US each year. And close to...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 29, 2019 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog, Personal Reflection
That’s right; I plan to cycle and live on the road looking for a new place to sleep virtually every night for the next three years of my life. That can be a difficult concept/reality to overcome. I am pretty sure that it is a pretty scary thought to most...
