Spotlight on Empire Coffee

Spotlight on Empire Coffee

What makes for a great café? Fine coffee, tempting baked goods, and a lively and trendy vibe are usually prerequisites. But when you add stellar lake views and a year-round solarium, well, that’s just getting unfair. So it is that Empire Coffee hits the mark any way...
Athens to Albania by Bicycle

Athens to Albania by Bicycle

Spring may just be the perfect time to visit Eastern Europe. The landscape is spectacularly lush, tourists are few and far between, and consistent temperatures in the mid 20’s are a welcome relief from a long Canadian winter. My partner Heather and I packed up our...
A taste of Patagonia in British Columbia

A taste of Patagonia in British Columbia

Patagonia conjures up images of spectacular wilderness, remoteness and an almost mythical allure. But it sure is a long way away.   If you’re looking for a cycling tour that has the feel of Patagonia but is more accessible, British Columbia’s Kootenay region is...
Give the Gift of Cycling

Give the Gift of Cycling

Struggling to find that perfect gift to put under the tree for that special person? Tired of getting lost in aisles of bright lights and hectic holiday shopping madness? Instead of gifting stuff, consider gifting an experience that will bring years of fond memories....
The Nelson Foodie 50

The Nelson Foodie 50

The Kootenay Lake area offers some of the finest multi-day cycling tours in Canada, but it also features some tempting half-day rides. A little known gem connects Nelson BC with one of the tastiest cafés in the Kootenays. The 50km out and back has everything you want...