The temperature gauge in my car said -27C. It was 5h20am on Saturday, Feb 26 and my car wasn’t happy. Luckily the engine started but it felt like the brakes didn’t work for the first ten minutes of the drive. Most people over 50 wake up late on a Saturday morning, go to a café, … Continue reading Wendigo 100KM Race Report
Slowest Known Time – My Journey to Completing the Log Driver’s Waltz Bikepacking Route
Prologue - Indecisive Rodents I was in a meditative state often brought on by hours of rhythmic pedalling, vibrating gravel roads, flowing thoughts, and controlled breathing. We were on a rolling soft gravel section between Campbell’s Bay and Ladysmith, Quebec when suddenly, upon a fast descent, on a fully loaded bikepacking bike, I had to … Continue reading Slowest Known Time – My Journey to Completing the Log Driver’s Waltz Bikepacking Route
8 Hours of Hurtin’ in Haliburton
8 Hours of Smilin' at the 8 Hours of Hurtin' in Haliburton Race... Click the header for the full story!
The Ghost Gravel Ride August 2021
Becoming a Ghost Gravel Ambassador I don’t remember who first posted a link on social media to the Ghost Gravel inaugural gravel cycling event looking for ambassadors, but for some reason I was immediately drawn to the event. My adventurous spirit was alive with excitement! The Muskokas and Almaguin regions in Ontario have a special place in … Continue reading The Ghost Gravel Ride August 2021
Gene Villeneuve 