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This was a short day mileage-wise but a full day never the less. We left the motel at 0700 and although it was a cool 45 degrees F(7 C) it didn’t take long to warm up. It was a very … Continued

We got away from the motel around 0710 but by the time we filled up with gas and stopped at a drug store it was about 0730 when we headed out of Winnipeg. A mere hour and half later we … Continued

A pretty calm and uneventful day in Edmonton. Had a chance to visit a colleague, Chris Stambaugh, at his home-based studio in the downtown area. Got a couple of new ideas from Chris on the administrative side of the business … Continued

A beautiful sunny morning in Missoula with 30 F degree temp. But I plugged in and headed towards Billings. Got to Butte and it was covered with about 3-4 inches of white fluffy snow! Thankfully the roads were bare so … Continued

Day 15 started out a cool 44 degrees but sunny and got warmer as I headed east. I got off the interstate after a couple of hours and took US route 12 as I headed to Lewiston, Idaho and on … Continued

Since Sunday I’ve been attending the International Wall Portrait Conference with portrait artists from across North America so the only riding has been to and from the motel. The Conference has been great as I learn how to improve my … Continued

Another beautiful morning – the first I was able to go “unplugged” as it was about 55 when I left Boise. However, this warm temperature and sunshine soon disappeared as I headed into the mountains and it wasn’t long before … Continued

Started today off before 0600 and headed west, BUT got about 15 inures down the road and remembered that I left my phone and laptop chargers plugged into the wall. Turned around and headed east – left the motel for … Continued

Started off the day by sleeping in to 0630 since the local forecast was for heavy rain until almost 0800 and my B&B host, Karen, was making breakfast for 0700. I climbed on the bike at 755 at hit the … Continued

Had a great ride today. Thank goodness for Heated Gear!! I was actually warm despite the crappy weather I had for  the Canadian part of my day. Also glad Jessica MacGillivary was able to work early as I left Truro … Continued