Objective: cycle from the top to bottom of Canada, from the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific.
Stage 1: The Dempster Highway
Winter would not have been the same without a return to Canada's north. I fell in love with the Yukon Territory in 2009, it’s a love that has only grown with time.
It was the final year of the ice road at the top of the Dempster Highway. That meant it was also my last chance to ride my Sonder Vir Fortis on that fascinating road that picks its way from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk, sweeping northwards until the Arctic Ocean.
I do not think there is another place in the world where I have made so many friends so quickly. I experienced the highest level of hospitality, kindness and generosity towards me that I have felt anywhere (India being a notable equivalent). Had circumstances forced me to return to Inuvik for an extended period, I would not have been disappointed, but quite the contrary. I would similarly have enjoyed an extended stay in Tsiigehtchic, but everything was good to continue.
Sonder Bikes
- Sram Apex AXS XPLR 12-speed groupset
- Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset
£1,799.00
or from £31 /month
- Sram Apex AXS XPLR 12-speed groupset
- Sonder Alpha 700c UK Made wheelset
£2,899.00
or from £50 /month
- SRAM Rival AXS XPLR 12-speed groupset
- Sonder Alpha 700c UK Made wheelset
£2,149.00
or from £37 /month
- SRAM Force AXS XPLR 12-speed groupset
- Sonder Alpha 700c UK Made wheelset
£3,499.00
or from £60 /month
- SRAM Rival AXS XPLR 12-speed groupset
- Sonder Alpha 700c UK Made wheelset
£3,199.00
or from £55 /month
- SRAM Apex 12-speed groupset
- Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset
£1,149.00
or from £20 /month
- Shimano Tiagra R4700 10-speed groupset
- Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset
£1,149.00
or from £20 /month
- SRAM Apex 1 11-speed groupset
- Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset
£1,199.00
or from £21 /month
- Shimano Tiagra R4700 Hydraulic 10-speed groupset
- Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset
£1,349.00
or from £24 /month
- Shimano 105 R7120 12-speed groupset
- Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset
£1,549.00
or from £27 /month
- Shimano GRX 610 12-speed groupset
- Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset
£1,549.00
or from £27 /month
- Shimano GRX 610 12-speed groupset
- Sonder Nova 700c UK Made wheelset
£1,599.00
or from £28 /month
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