It's been a long time coming so I can't quite believe it's finally come around but I'm flying to Vancouver tomorrow lunchtime to start my cycle ride down the pacific coast.
Most of you will know about this because I've been going on about it for ages but for those who don't - I'm cycling from Vancouver to San Diego, following the coast as much as I can. It's 1800 miles which at the moment looks like a scary number. I've got 2 months to do it, I'm cycling alone and am camping/motelling/staying with friends along the way.
You'll be able to see roughly where I am on the map on the left.
I had the idea about a year ago after reading an article by a couple of guys who were cycling around the world for Friends of the Earth. They said the bit they were looking forward to the most was the west coast of America and I thought that sounded like a great idea. The guide I'm using for the trip is the Lonely Planet one which has all the maps etc I should need.
When I arrive in Vancouver Greg (my old flatmate from Guildford) is picking me up from the airport and is putting me up at his place. I'll spend a couple of days there and then set off.
I'll let you know how it's going - all comments and encouragement welcome :)
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Best of luck Al, hope you have a great time! Brian.
yay Alf! bring it!
don't worry, I promise not to tell anyone that you're planning on buying this when you get to Vancouver:
http://www.gwev.com/conkitwilen.html
A man on a mission with a bike, a smile and a pair of reinforced pedal pants! Good luck chuck!
Have a great time, I'm deeply envious!
Go Mr Salmon! sounds like so much fun. i'm jealous. we'll be thinking of you as you make your way south.
Have fun Al, remember you're never alone, JetBoil is always by your side!
Mr S I don't think it had really sunk in what a mission this is. I trust you will have a fine pair of leather buttocks by the end. Have fun!
Good luck :)
Just remember - they drive on the other side of the road......
That was me btw :)
welcome to vancouver!
maybe you can take this route through surrey (and take the skytrain!) to get to the border, rather than going through richmond and dealing with the tunnel?
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Vancouver-BC-to-Bellingham-WA
Go Al! It sounds amazing and I hope you have a fabulous time.
I'm quite jealous- though my buttocks don't share this sentiment!
Jx
Ah I remembered the name of the sushi place in Vancouver I was going to recommed too, it's called Shabusen and it's on Burrard St downtown.
http://www.shabusen.com/
Fill yourself up on all-you-can eat Sushi before you set off!
Wow, a real life Forrest Gump! Good luck.xxx
ps - I hope you've got your bearspray
Hi Alastair, great to see that you are having a fantastic time, wish we were with you although you are probably relieved that we are not. Look forward to following the rest of your adventure
Hi Alastair, i have sent your blog to Thomas, if you have time when you are near Oregon City give him a ring
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