Physically, I was better prepared than in recent years. I had trained hard. I had ridden over 8000km outdoors since the snow disappeared, plus countless hours on the trainer indoors.  Logistically, we were ready, with a fantastic support crew in…

It has now been 10 days since I did my flip off the bike on the Alaska Highway. I am thankful for the support and prayers. We came home on Saturday evening and recovery is going well.  The first 48…

At his follow-up appointment at the Watson Lake Hospital on Thursday morning, the doctor diagnosed a partially collapsed right lung. He gave Arvid the go-ahead to begin driving home provided he would stop at the ER in Fort St. John…

Arvid was given a thorough examination by the hospital doctors and nurses at the Watson Lake Hospital. X-rays have shown that he has suffered two fractured ribs in addition to the likelihood of two more with a possibility of a…

After waking up this morning in pain, Arvid has decided to drive ahead to Watson Lake, Yukon, to get checked out at the local hospital. We are awaiting results.

With all the rain we have been experiencing and the less than ideal road conditions, the bikes need constant attention. So grateful for Henry’s expertise in always ensuring they are working at optimum level. Thank you Henry!    

It’s 7am local time. Arvid takes a short break to warm up in the van with some English Breakfast tea beside Marsh Lake. It’s warmed to 9 degrees Celsius outside.   

It’s 6 degrees Celsius, the sun is slowly rising. Arvid has his balaclava and his cheese curds. His legs feel better and has left Whitehorse behind. 

1742 km later, Arvid is riding through Whitehorse, Yukon! He’s been looking forward to dinner: 3 piece chicken dinner from KFC with fries, gravy and coleslaw.    

Arvid enjoyed a delicious breakfast of 3 eggs, sausage, toast and hash browns this morning at the Otter Falls Cutoff. They generously donated Arvid’s meal as well as some teas to go! Also met a nice family traveling from California…

It’s been a tough morning for Arvid so far. Understandably, he’s often hit with a morning “funk” after so many days of going on only 3-4 hours of sleep. He’s currently taking his second nap of the morning (first one…

It’s 5:15am in Haines Junction. And there’s a man bundled up on his bike ahead of us. It’s 7 degrees Celsius. But there’s the anticipation of a hot breakfast about an hour ahead.   

Arvid will be arriving in Haines Junction shortly, 1am local time.  He will be sleeping for a few hours. Good night from Yukon. 

Arvid is great at multi-tasking as he snapped this photo as he cruised by on his bike. Note the time: 12:36 AM and it is still bright out!  Time for a picnic.   

Arvid remembers this lake from a training ride in 2004. It is spectacular in its beauty.  Shortly after this picture was taken an approaching motorist alerted us that there was a grizzly bear just up ahead. No sooner had we…