We made it to the Arctic Circle! We’ll never get tired of being able to say we got somewhere on our bicycles, but being able to say “we got to the Arctic Circle on our bicycles” is pretty darn cool. And humbling.
We also got to ride on our first (and second!) active runways, because several stretches of the Dempster Highway double as runways. No landings while we were there though.
We crossed into a new province: the Northwest Territories! This brings even more complications because our time zone changed yet again. Doesn’t really change our day much though. Late to rise, early to bed.
We saw our first grizzlies! As we crossed into the Northwest Territories, we saw 6 brown bears, including two adorable cubs, all from a safe distance.
Oh yeah, and in the middle of all this, GISELLE HAD A BIRTHDAY!!! Thanks to everyone for the great wishes! We celebrated on the road and had a great day of riding.
We spent last night in a canvas tent in Nataiinlaii Territorial Park!
Updated stats:
1327 miles ridden
63,700 feet climbed
Catholes dug: ZERO! (Inconceivable!)