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6 days ago
Day 12: Ida Lake - Port Hardy
Last full day of riding on Vancouver island. I had planned to spend one night camping in Port Hardy and then riding out to San Josef and back the following day, before taking the weekly ferry from. port Hardy to Prince Rupert, but decide to enjoy a few days in…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
7 days ago
Day 11: Naka Creek - Ida Lake Camp
Pleasant rest day yesterday - partly in tent, partly walking to see nearby waterfall with my camping neighbours who also stayed another day. They depart before me - really so kind of them - invited again yesterday to eat and sit beside their fire.
There's another cyclist in the campsite…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 24, 2026
Day 10: Junction Pool - Naka Creek camp
Only a short ride to the coast and a rec site a few people had recommended. I arrive late morning - an hour or so before the rain starts - good timing. Temps are cold but I have a lovely pitch in front of the sea.
Another camper van arrives…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 23, 2026
Day 9: Campbell Lake - Junction pools camp
Another sunny day, but I know rain is forecast tomorrow and into Monday. More quiet logging roads - sometimes enclosed by trees - no bear sightings, but plenty of bear poo. I guess I could pass by the same place 5 minutes earlier or later and see one.
The road…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 22, 2026
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 17, 2026
Day 7: Port Alberni - Courtenay
Ride with Gezza for the day. Beautiful blue skies and forestry trails. A fair bit of climbing, especially around Comox lake later in the day. Also 2 bear sightings while I have the drone in the air.
Nice to have company on the road, although we are rarely riding side…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 16, 2026
Day 6: Flora Lakes - Port Alberni
Day 6:. Blue skies and beautiful beaches, but also more rain later in day.
Nice to see the sun when I pack up from the camp. It's 40km to Bamfield, where a midday ferry journeys about 80km up and inlet to Port Alberni - a lore interesting journey than the…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 15, 2026
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 14, 2026
Day 4: Vancouver - Nanaimo Lake 2
Departure day. Two weeks after arriving in Vancouver and it's time to leave. So very grateful for the hospitality offered to me by Danny, who rides with me to the ferry port with his wife Jannie. All being well I will return here in September.
Bike is heavy - largely…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 7, 2026
North America Day 3. Mission Dam - Owl Creek
Long day with plenty of climbing, most on gravel. Clear blue skies and warm again. Climb up from the lake and then descend towards the turquoise colours of Seton lake - steep descent and should have let out some air from my tyres.
Briefly on a paved section towards the…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 6, 2026
North America Day 2: Duffy River Camp - Mission Dam Camp
Peaceful night and no sign of bears. Temp drops to around 5°C. Porridge and coffee - glad I have my camp chair after all.
Ride off around 8am - descent continues, as does the spectacular scenery. Make it to Lilloeet at lunch - network here and some tourist traffic. Sit…
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Peter Gostelow went gravel riding
May 5, 2026
North America Day 1: Whistler - Duffy Lake
Day 1 of a 3 day loop recommended by my host in Vancouver. Starts from Whistler - skipping the busy road that connects this ski resort town to Vancouver. Weather unseasonably warm - 25°C as I ride out, passing my first bear of the tour a short distance from the…
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Peter Gostelow went running
March 11, 2026
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Peter Gostelow went running
March 8, 2026
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Peter Gostelow went running
March 7, 2026
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May 21, 2026
Beautiful scenery.