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David Freeze: Changing winds make it one of hardest days yet

First thing, I took time at the Red Eagle Lodge to have breakfast, a light and nutritious one. I never sit down to eat early ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, July 20, 2019 12:32 am

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David Freeze: Nearby Alaskan town reaches 91 degrees

I don’t usually start from the end, but I am going to today (Tuesday, July 9). After nights in the tent with the flaps falling ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, July 18, 2019 11:52 pm

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David Freeze: Short day ends in small town of Tok

The cloud of the evening at the Roundway Truckstop on the Alaska Highway was hanging heavy as I got up this morning. It’s Monday, July ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, July 18, 2019 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Journey finally enters Alaska

My evening on Sunday, July 7, at the Discovery Yukon Lodgings was very short, but that was fine. The fact that I got about four and ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Trip moves through Destruction Bay

Once again, I spent the night in the woods on Saturday, July 6. I had a campground picked out and, since I couldn’t call, I ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:22 pm

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David Freeze: Headwind makes for difficult pedaling

I like camping in the rain quite a bit, but I never cared for setting up the tent in the rain, especially a steady one. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, July 15, 2019 12:00 am

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David Freeze: With bike troubles behind, it’s on to Alaska

I woke up in the Caribou campground and immediately checked the front tire on my bike. It had been going slack at the end of ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, July 13, 2019 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Trip comes up short to eat

So many good things happened in Teslin, Canada, last night (Tuesday, July 2), and the best of them was some solid sleep. That’s except for ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, July 11, 2019 6:02 pm

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David Freeze: Alaska trip is toughest yet on bike

I slept in the woods near the Alaska Highway last night (Monday, July 1). I slept good but was blasted by a swarm of mosquitoes ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 7:11 pm

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David Freeze: Grizzly encounter requires fast getaway

So many things were happening Tuesday morning (July 2). I needed to check my messages and also needed to submit my photos and story before ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 11:48 am

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David Freeze: End of trip now 12 days away

I ended up cycling 111 miles Sunday (June 30) to do at least two things. I am back on track now to get to Anchorage ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, July 8, 2019 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Gotta Run

How to take a rest day Yes, they are needed. To take a day off is necessary but for some of us, it isn’t easy. ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Journey inches closer to Alaska Highway

All went OK last night (Saturday, June 29) out in the woods. There were some motels nearby, though expensive. The problem is that none of ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, July 6, 2019 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Journey hits halfway mark with two days left on Cassiar Highway

My night stealth camping at the Bob Quinn rest area and airport went just fine in the tent. However, mosquitoes were ready for war at ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, July 4, 2019 11:15 pm

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David Freeze: No free internet for travelers on the Cassiar Highway

When I was done with my stay at the worker camp in Meziadin Junction, British Columbia, I waited to try to fix connectivity issues. I ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 10:16 pm

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David Freeze: Flies, mosquitoes unrelenting on road north

When I pedaled into Kitwanga, Canada, on June 25, I had to hurry to get groceries. Those groceries sustained a long evening and an even ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 6:51 pm

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David Freeze: Glacier and bear sightings on Day 22

After about four hours of sleep, I had to get going on Tuesday, June 25, but was not really sure just what to do with ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 30, 2019 11:59 pm

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David Freeze: Tasting gravel on a freshly paved road

Most days, as I’ve mentioned, have some good things and a few bad things. Last Monday was up there for the most up and down ... Read more

by David Freeze, Saturday, June 29, 2019 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Bears, wildlife ahead on the Cassiar Highway

It looks like I am just going to have to deal with the wind. It was howling when I went to bed Saturday and was ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, June 27, 2019 6:29 pm

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David Freeze: Motel owners offer symbolic spike from Pacific Railway

When preparing to leave the Bon Voyage Motel on Saturday morning in Prince George, Canada, I had an offer for an unusual continental breakfast. Guests ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 5:24 pm

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David Freeze: Locals say animal sightings are coming soon

It was hard to get out of bed Friday morning at the Airport Inn in Quesnel, Canada. This was an older motel, with every amenity ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 6:26 pm

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David Freeze: An expected wind plays havoc with a long day

Wednesday was plenty windy itself, and the weather forecasters called for an even gustier wind straight out of the north Thursday. If the forecast came ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 24, 2019 12:28 am

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David Freeze: Gotta Run

It was probably late summer when I met Deborah Carter at the Forum. I knew she ran very fast on the treadmill and our mutual ... Read more

by David Freeze, Sunday, June 23, 2019 12:00 am

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David Freeze: Rest stop on Day 15 brings meeting with another long-distance rider

Yet another headwind, but also some hail and a good soaking. I didn’t expect a long day Tuesday. And I didn’t expect to go out ... Read more

by David Freeze, Thursday, June 20, 2019 1:56 pm

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David Freeze: Brutal headwind, long day bring reminder of good things

Some days on these trips, I just think I have reached my limit. How much more could a person do physically in one day? I ... Read more

by David Freeze, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 11:18 am

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‘No reason to get snippy’: Freeze crosses into Canada

Saturday was a day of high anticipation. I was ready to get into Canada. The night had been wonderful at the Camaray Motel in Oroville, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 10:54 am

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David Freeze: Day 11 brings trip within four miles of border crossing

Friday morning was the one day on the whole trip that I started riding in short sleeves. A warm morning and clear sky in Pateros, ... Read more

by David Freeze, Monday, June 17, 2019 12:01 am

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David Freeze: On Day 9, special challenges add up to a satisfying day

It’s past 10 p.m. Wednesday here in Cashmere, Washington, and I am just starting my update. That’s way later than usual, but I am still ... Read more

by David Freeze, Friday, June 14, 2019 12:00 am

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