The Candian Job (Prologue)

So I had this epic plan a while back to ride my single speed road bicycle from here (Eugene, Oregon) to Victoria, British Columbia. My uncle Scott made a similar voyage on his bike when he was younger, and his stories inspired me to try such a ride after I got my bike in June of this year.

So after I got into decent riding shape and worked it into my work/school schedule, I just went for it. All in all it was an amazing adventure and I've made some great memories. I traveled roughly 475 miles in slightly over 6 days, averaging about 75 miles a day. And now that I'm back I thought I would share some of my stories and photographs with the rest of you.

And again, I would like to thank all of the people who supported and encouraged me before, during and after my trip. I would especially like to thank Phil and Matt for letting me borrow their gear, and Amber for constantly telling me how impressed she was :-)

And for all of you who thought it was a stupid idea, or who thought that I wouldn't make it - piss off. I pedaled my skinny ass almost 500 miles in less than a week on a single speed bike, over a mountain range, through extreme heat and freezing rain, hauling almost 50 pounds of steel bicycle and gear, ALL ALONE into another country. Just try and tell me that I can't do something now...