The crew is very busy, as traffic has been consistent. Things are going well: Arvid’s wounds are healing (despite some pain in some places), and the weather has been reasonable. Arvid has passed through Sicamous, roughly 490km into the ride.…
The crew is very busy, as traffic has been consistent. Things are going well: Arvid’s wounds are healing (despite some pain in some places), and the weather has been reasonable. Arvid has passed through Sicamous, roughly 490km into the ride.…
The crew is experiencing intermittent internet connections, so a quick update from home base (Winnipeg). Arvid is riding well and, despite the busier road conditions today than yesterday, is making even better time. He is through the turn that wiped…
Arvid will be starting the ride at 12 noon Vancouver time (2pm Winnipeg). Stay tuned for more updates!
After a good night’s rest, both Arvid and the crew are antsy to go again. Arvid’s wounds have already begun to heal, and he wants to hit the road. One of the crew members has come down with strep (and…
After a four-hour visit to the hospital, Arvid has been bandaged and X-rayed and given the OK by the doctors to continue. Due to the delay, and the proximity to the start of the race, the plan is to rest…
So far there have been two articles covering Arvid’s ride before it starts. The links are below! Winnipeg Sun Winnipeg Free Press
Each morning, the crew is giving Arvid a “Verse of the Day.” Today’s comes from Proverbs 16:3, and reads, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” May the ride and mission achieve its purpose!
Grandpas Can 2015 Arvid Loewen attempted to ride from Deadhorse, AK to Key West, FL. After an incredibly difficult start (the Dalton Highway), Arvid suffered a crash that broke several ribs and ended the ride.
Signpost Forest In 1942, a homesick soldier working on the construction of the Alaska Highway added a sign from his hometown to the directional post in Watson Lake, Yukon. Many others soon followed suit. Today, 78,000 signs make up the…