by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 3, 2020 | Biking & Camping, My Blog
Have you ever wondered what to pack on your first bike tour? This is the “everything you ever need to know about what to pack and how much to pack on your bike tour” blog post. “Bad decisions make for great stories” Did you know that there are...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 3, 2020 | Miscellaneous, My Blog
Back on October 23, 2019 I posted Part 1 and then on November 10 I finally posted Part 2. I am finally finally posting Part 3. For those interested in this post I suggest you read Part 1 and 2 first. You can find the links for those posts at the bottom of this...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 2, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
January 21 Pedal: 45 km’s Destination: Newport Corners Weather: Last night 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...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 2, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
What is going on with this ride? This ride has evolved into something I could never have imagined. Slowly at first. Give me a break I am pedaling 185 lbs of bike and gear. (LOL). Anyways, like I said – slowly at first. Crossing Newfoundland along the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 1, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
My hosts – Mike and Monique decide to take me back to Mahone Bay for a longer visit. We went to visit Al and Rose MacEachen who own Sweet Ride Cycle. Lewis Hinks the other day had suggested that I stop by. I actually felt bad that I had not stopped by and was...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 31, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
From north of Bridgewater Nova Scotia Spending time with Monique and Mike was very special for me. They both had tragedy in their lives and they both overcame that tragedy and found each other and were very happy. I am not sure if I can put it any more simpler than...
