20260603-9 BT 700 XL bikepacking trip

The BT 700 XL was one of the toughest and most enjoyable rides I've done. As I am 72 (and not in great shape due to some health issues) it took me 6 days and 10.5 hours to complete 933 kms with 8,023 metres of climbing, averaging 145 kpd. Certainly no FKT but pleased that … Continue reading 20260603-9 BT 700 XL bikepacking trip

20260516-18 Cannon Ball 300 bikepacking trip

May 16 Saturday to 18 Monday, 2026 (Canada's Victoria Day long weekend), I had the pleasure of leading 15 members of the Toronto Bicycling Network (https://www.tbn.ca/ more rides, more friends, more fun) on the iconic Cannon Ball 300 bikepacking route -- named Cannon Ball 300 to commemorate the short lived production of the Cannon Ball … Continue reading 20260516-18 Cannon Ball 300 bikepacking trip