Cycling Bucket List

The more I ride, the more I want to ride.

Everyone needs a bucket list. I think of it is a blueprint, or road map. A plan. This is my cycling bucket list. It changes over time as I check items off, and add new ones. And, now that I’m retired, I have no excuses. I have the time, and fortunately, enjoy good health.

~~Explore the Gulf Islands on a bike (Summer~~ (Summer 2014)
~~Cycle the Sunshine Coast~~ (Spring 2014)
~~Climb Cypress Mountain~~ (Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Spring 2016, Summer 2017)
~~Retrofit my 30 year old, hand-made, Roberts Cycles touring frame~~ (March 2014)
~~Complete the 2014 Pacific Populaire~~ (2016)
~~Go car-less for at least 1 year~~ (2011-2018)
~~Climb Seymour Mountain~~ (Summer 2013)
~~Complete 2014 Canada Day Populaire~~ (July 2014)
~~Cycle the West Maui Loop~~ (May 2013)
~~Complete the 2016 Whistler Gran Fondo~~ (Crashed)
~~Complete the 2017 Pacific Populaire~~ (April 9, 2017, 2018)
~~Complete MEC (Toronto) – Horseshoe Valley Century Ride~~ (July 2017, July 2018)
~~Complete the 2017 Whistler Gran Fondo~~ (September 9, 2017)
Complete the 2019 Kawartha Lake Century Ride (August 2019)
Cycle the Vancouver Island Loop – Vancouver – Victoria – Courtney – Powell River – Gibsons – Horseshoe Bay – Vancouver
Cycle the Oregon Coast
Cycle to the cottage – Vancouver to Bolsover …
Cycle Scotland, England, Spain, France, Greece, and Italy

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I think I also need a bucket list.

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PedalWORKS on October 21, 2013 at 8:58 pm said:

We all need a plan, something to look forward to and something to challenge us.

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- The Omil on October 12, 2018 at 7:04 am said:
  
  I think, happily, that’s a sprocket list.
- PedalWORKS on October 12, 2018 at 7:08 am said:
  
  😂
- ashworthweb2011 on April 15, 2020 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks for being awesome.

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Very cool – which one are you knocking off next?

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PedalWORKS on July 18, 2014 at 7:27 pm said:

Hi Jason, I am planning a short trip(s) to the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast this summer. I think I will be a solo trip, camping whenever possible although I have not firm up my plans yet.

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- Jason on July 18, 2014 at 8:40 pm said:
  
  Sounds pretty great!

Great list, some really great rides there – You’ve managed to tick off quite a few.

Keep it up!

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PedalWORKS on November 13, 2014 at 11:28 pm said:

Thanks. I find more every year.

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You need to come to South Africa and ride the Joberg2C – you will not be disappointed. You have done a great job on ticking items off your bucket list so far. Inspirational indeed.

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Oops I meant to leave the link for you to have a little look at…

http://joberg2c.co.za/

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PedalWORKS on October 13, 2015 at 2:32 am said:

Sorry. I mixed your comments. I will add South Africa to the list although you have me worried and the bike thieves and hijackings.

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Very impressive list Gary. Much respect on going carless. We are way out in the country in Ontario, I would love to be carless. Unfortunately with a 45 km commute each way, it is just not feasible.
The only thing I have done on your list is climbing in and out of the crater Haleakala! Loved it! Great blog here 🙂

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PedalWORKS on March 23, 2015 at 12:05 am said:

Thanks. I looked at your blog and, if I am not mistaken, you live near Springwater, Ontario. I have a cottage near Orillia and spend 1-2 months there every year cycling. 🙂

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It looks like you’re moving through that list! 🙂
If you want to add Australia to your bucket list, these are the people to contact: http://ozbikerouteproject.cycletraveller.com.au
(I don’t know them personally but admire their project.)

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PedalWORKS on October 13, 2015 at 2:33 am said:

Hi Gail. Thank you for this. I would love to visit Australia.

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PedalWORKS on October 25, 2015 at 1:06 am said:

Gail, I just looked at the link you provided. These look like wonderful, but challenging, tours. Is this something you are interested in doing?

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- Gail Rehbein on October 25, 2015 at 9:30 am said:
  
  I agree, they’d be challenging Gary. Yes, the Great Dividing Range route is appealing to me because it is a significant part of our east coast landscape and water would be less of an issue than the Red Centre track. I haven’t any experience in touring but I guess you could say it’s on my bucket list 🙂
- PedalWORKS on October 25, 2015 at 2:55 pm said:
  
  I have added it to my bucket list. If you get serious, let me know 🙂

If you like to climb, Switzerland needs to go on that list. Plus, there is a new Gran Fondo in Griona, Spain where the riding is epic…two birds, one stone! Awesome list…I want to make one now too!

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PedalWORKS on November 15, 2015 at 4:05 pm said:

Thanks Sarah. I’ll look into the Gran Fondo in Griona. Good luck with your list. I’ll look for it 🙂

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Hi! So when are you going to tackle the UK? If you need any tips, I’ve done quite a lot of cycling in England (and a bit in Ireland). If you’re looking to add any destinations to your bucket list, I strongly recommend Japan. I blogged about it, but tend to be a bit wordy (and still haven’t finished some of my posts), so my friend’s blog is better (and he takes beautiful photos): http://www.hollinsheads.com/event.php?event=Japan%202015

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PedalWORKS on December 24, 2015 at 4:37 pm said:

I’d love to cycle Ireland and England and am considering a trip next year. I’ll check out your blog and your friends. We need to talk.

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Great list, and amazing how much you’ve accomplished! Like http://theoldfellowgoesrunning.wordpress.com/, I really admire you for going car-less for three years. Everyone else seems to be offering suggestions on new goals, though you’re doing well on your own, but you might look at l’eroica, an Italian sportive of old bikes. The people who started the Italian version, l’eroica in Gaiole, have now set up branches around the world, including in California. You have to ride a pre-1987 bike, with downtube shifters and the whole nine yards. It’s a great party.

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PedalWORKS on February 3, 2016 at 4:12 pm said:

Thanks. I have never heard of l’eroica. It sounds like fun and I’ll look into the one in California.

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“Go car-free for at least a year”.

Hehe. I did it for 10. 🙂 The last 6 of those featured having two kids too. It really helps if you design your life around not having a car, the same way that most people design their lives around *having* a car, and usually ending up being completely reliant on that car.

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