Bob Smithers here. I’m also from burnaby B.C. and i lived there for 18 years but i moved to poland last summer to do some schooling…yes i said Poland.
You are probably familiar with my elementary school (st. helens) and highschool (notre dame). Those are pretty popular so i was wondering if you might have gone to one of them.
Anyways, i am 19 years old now and i have been planning to bike across canada for quite some time and i finally got the opportunity in 2011 summer when i finally get some slack with school. so i will be preparing this summer when i get back to vancouver.. training, getting the right bike, and equipment ect.
It would be great to get in touch with someone of your experience since this is all new to me.
Also, if you are not busy during 2011 summer your free to come along across canada. the more people the jollier.
i would greatly appreciate it if you contacted me through email.
cheers for now and congrats on the trip, i can’t imagine a better trip then the one you’ve done.
p.s. knowing you also being from burnaby, its too bad about the canuckers. blackhawk down will have to wait another year. 3rd times a charm

I really enjoyed yours and others postings. You have really inspired me to plan a
tour of my own. I’ve been commuting to work for the past month now ( I use a carbon fiber Y frame Trek) and I feel great !
What about Mr Tuffy tire liners to prevent your flats ? I would also like you to share tips on how you plan your trip and what is one of the best resources to do that ?

I live in gainesville Florida (home of the gators). You will be welcome in my home if you ever come this way.

Best of Luck !

Nour

Enjoyed reading about your adventure. If you happen to come through the Rochester, NY area and need a hand or a place to crash, drop a line.

regards,
Michael