Wisdom from the Trail

Hard-earned lessons from 7,000 kilometres of cycling across the Canadian landscape.

Blue

Preparation is key: Know your route. Know your gear. Know your companions. Know yourself.
Mental Fortitude: Long-distance cycling is 10% physical and 90% mental determination.
The Middle Ground: There is a fine line between a tourist and a traveler. No one will be one or the other all the time.

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Shayne

The Gear Rule: If you haven't used a piece of equipment in the first week, you probably don't need it.
Weather Management: Cyclists are only truly happy when they are going downhill with a tailwind on a sunny day.
The Journey: It's not about how fast you go, it's about what you see while you're getting there.

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Wendy

Geography Lessons: They call Saskatchewan "The Land of the Living Skies" and they're right. Sunsets there are amazing.
Physical Realities: Your body will adapt, but your mind is what gets you to Winnipeg.
Escapism: Flying along on a bike, the sky seems like the limit. Problems and worries just melt away.

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