by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 22, 2021 | Biking & Camping, My Blog
Stealth camping on bike tour, this is perhaps a bit of a controversial topic. Some people believe that it is wrong to camp on someone’s property without permission. I can’ really argue that point. But the reality is that sometimes stealth camping is your only...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 23, 2020 | My Blog, Reflection & Wisdom
The genesis of this ride In 2011 I did a 6,500 km bike ride through all of western and northern Canada. Simply check out the map for reference. This ride would ultimately be one of the greatest experiences of my life. About half way through as I was heading south...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 22, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
October 14 Km’s Pedalled – 71.5 km’s Destination – Victoria Some Notes – Waking up the sun was coming out so I took extra time this morning to dry my tent out. The day turned into a beautiful sunny day but there was a slight cool headwind throughout the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 20, 2020 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
October 4 to October 10 Summary From arriving at the Allen’s in Qualicum Beach on the 4th until the 9th I barely left the kitchen table. I started working from the computer late morning but my average bed time was 2am or later. Spencer, Rennee & Bruce Allen...
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...
