by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 15, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Nicolas came biking up to me in Victoria after I had just finished photographing my first views of Victoria. He right away asked me if I needed a host because I could stay with him. I was actually on my way to my Victoria host. Nicolas offered to hang out and give...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 12, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Do you remember Pascal from March 5? Pascal had been following my ride and when I arrived in Montreal he reached out and took me on a 4 hour walking tour of the downtown of Montreal. Pascal is from France and was in Montreal for school. When I met him he was waiting...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 11, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
It seems to be crazy to be laying out my plans for the Unite States at this time. For multiple reasons. First I should probably already be in San Diego California by now. Secondly I have to fly and admittedly I have a small bit of anxiety about getting past US...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 8, 2020 | Biking & Camping, My Blog
Bike touring has its challenges. But this is where the memories are made. This is my “what you don’t see” blog post. You get to see all the beautiful photos and videos I post. But there are also the physical and mental challenges that come with living on a bike...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 8, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
September 30 Km’s Pedalled – 42.5 km’s Destination – Wya Point Surf Shop at the junction of Hwy 4 and Ucluelet and Pacific Rim National Park Some Notes – Another beautiful sunny day. I hiked Cox Bay Beach lookout. Not to the very very top. But high enough for the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 7, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
September 24 Km’s Pedalled – 34 km’s Destination – Qualicum Beach Some Notes – The weather is overcast with just a little bit of rain. Today was only a short bike ride to my next hosts in Qualicum Beach. These hosts are actually pretty special because...
