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01-26-2005, 08:47 PM

I'd say it's actually easier to guerrilla camp solo - you're less
obvious when you're alone. Just don't buy a bright pink tent.

If you want to read a *lot* of inspirational bike trip journals, try
www.crazyguyonabike.com - there's about 475 tour journals there (and
counting.)

While I've yet to go trans-Canada, I've done solo tours of about a
week's duration each summer for the last several years. There are
places in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick where you won't see a car for
half a day. Heck, even in Ontario, hours can go by. Out there by
yourself, it's wonderful. But when I broke a derailleur in NB, I
eventually got a ride, and I have to say that was one of the most
interesting days I've spent on a bike (and in a pickup) so far.
So go for it, and keep a journal.

01-26-2005, 08:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brian Huntley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: biking across Canada.. solo? I'd say it's actually easier to guerrilla camp solo - you're less obvious when you're alone. Just don't buy a bright pink tent. If you want to read a lot of inspirational bike trip journals, try www.crazyguyonabike.com - there's about 475 tour journals there (and counting.) While I've yet to go trans-Canada, I've done solo tours of about a week's duration each summer for the last several years. There are places in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick where you won't see a car for half a day. Heck, even in Ontario, hours can go by. Out there by yourself, it's wonderful. But when I broke a derailleur in NB, I eventually got a ride, and I have to say that was one of the most interesting days I've spent on a bike (and in a pickup) so far. So go for it, and keep a journal.