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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
July 11, 2026
Day 45: Auriol trail camp - Haines Junction
A mere 7km ride downhill. Danny and Janie want to take a room and I'm happy to split it but they are fine with me on the floor as they planned a rest day here. My motivation was to watch the football - England Vs Norway. Has expected to watch…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
July 10, 2026
Day 44: Dezadeash lake camp - Auriol trail camp
Rainy night and rainy morning. Takes some hours for rain to stop. We ride a short distance onwards to a popular lake - Kathleen lake - most sites here are reserved but I'm not sure why as it's nothing special, although the lake below the camp is stunning. Have lunch…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
July 9, 2026
Day 43: Serendipitous cabin - Dezadeash lake camp
Danny and Janie show up at the cabin mid-morning, and we ride on together to Dezadeash lake. Weather better today - still cold - beautiful scenery. About 5 bears spotted. Very little traffic, which is surprising. The lake is a nice spot to camp - pitch right on the beach…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
July 8, 2026
Day 42: Covenant Life camp - Serendipitous cabin
Another scenic and quiet day. More climbing, and rain, and I end up losing Danny and Janie by cycling ahead of them. Too cold wet and windy at the top of the pass (only 1100m) so I push on looking for shelter from trees, of which there are none
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
July 7, 2026
Day 41: Skagway - Covenent Life camp
Woken early by some arsehole turning on a work machine and then just leaving the engine on while he disappears for an hour! Another low point for this campsite.
Rain finally stops and blue sky visible. Takw advantage of opportunity to go for morning run in new trainers. Skagway already…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
July 6, 2026
Day 40: Conrad Camp - Skagway (Alaska)
Back into Alaska! Forecast was for some wet weather and we get it. Small climb up from the camp to reach Canadian immigration - lots of tour buses passing. All connected to cruise ships. I stop on way up to wait for Danny and Jannie. As expected our paces are…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
July 4, 2026
Day 38: Whitehorse - Lewes Lake
A restful week in Whitehorse. Longer than planned, but stuck around to watch the football world cup, Canada Day parade, make use of the rec centre, and wait for Danny and Jannie to arrive - my hosts from Vancouver who are flying to Whitehorse, with bikes, to ride back in…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
June 27, 2026
Day 37: Squanga Airport lake camp - Whitehorse
Woken by mice outside the tent. These things are more a worry and pain than bears. Two of them climbing over the bike picking at and eating holes in mesh pockets looking for remnants of food. Still light at 1am when I wake up. Drift in and out of sleep,…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
June 26, 2026
Day 36: Morely Lake - Squanga Airport lake camp
Late start as rain falling lightly. Pack up and on road with wet tent around 10.30am. After 2km I pass another exit to sign post saying rec site so perhaps that's where they parked up.
After 40km reach Teslin - mobile network, shop, cafe. Dry tent . Cheap coffee and…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
June 25, 2026
Day 35: Rancheria River camp - Morely Lake rec camp
Dry start to day but rain comes later. Had seen forecast for heavy showers. Doesn't hit till afternoon. After 40km reach small service station - coffee and WiFi and chat with cook who tells me that a wolf in the area is stalking cyclists - hard to believe - yet…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
June 24, 2026
Day 34: Watson Lake - Rancheria river camp
Nice rest day. Started with a 7km run around the lake then onto the rec centre. Pool is seperate sadly but happy to pay $6.50 for hot shower and use of gym. There's a sauna here too but I don't get it working until I go again next day, which…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
June 22, 2026
Day 33: French Creek rec site - Watson Lake
A shorter day. Sunny again. Pass several cyclists - the first a couple who despite me slowing down and greeting them, more or less totally ignore me and continue cycling. Very weird . A few kilometres further on and another cyclist passes - this time we stop and chat -…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
June 21, 2026
Day 32: Dease Lake Sawmill Rec site - French creek rec site
Another beautiful day. Cold at first but warms up to above 20°C. Road seems quieter again today. Lots of scenic views passing snowy peaks. End up riding 140km, partly to give myself a shorter distance to reach Watson Lake tomorrow. Many people had recommended to stop and camp at Boya…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
June 20, 2026
Day 31: Tanzilla camp - Dease Lake Sawmill Rec site
Cold night and morning - thermometer on bike computer reads 1°C. But it's clear and the sun is out. Breakfast and ride 10km into Dease Lake, where the service station doubles up as cafe and supermarket and has WiFi. Spend several hours here - charge powerbank and buy eggs, meat,…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
June 19, 2026
Day 30: Tatoogga camp - Tanzilla river camp
Back to resturant with more coffee and WiFi in morning. I've taken breakfast and consider a second, but the prices are all very high ($20 for pancakes!) so stick with coffee, which they give me for free in the end (I leave a tip).
Rain finally clears around 10am and…
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