Wednesday 20 June 2012

We have left Alaska.

We have left Alaska entering Canada, namely the Yukon (I love saying that). We biked another dirt road almost 200miles long, which took us to Dawson City.
With typical North American modesty they call it 'The Top Of The World Highway'.
We are not sure quite sure why, but both myself and Sarah thought we may be disappointed with it.

          We were not.















But incase you thought that we are just here on a jolly, this is the toilet where we sheltered from a 'mountain shower'. Fortuantely for us the next shelter of any kind was another toilet  71kms further on. So we were lucky I suppose. Sarah actually fell asleep on this toilet. Please note that it is the male toilet.


Infact this stretch of riding was really hard. Billed as a road which 'goes high' then follows ridges and contours, it sort-of-does and sort-of-doesn't.
It does stay high, but often there were climbs of 4miles or so on Pyreneean-style gradients. On dirt, which varied in quality. What it did do was r-o-l-l along. And because it stayed high there was no surface water for us to filter, so we had to carty all we needed.
As a judge of just how hard this ride was, a few hours before reaching Dawson City we had the following conversation:
D: Soon we'll be in Dawson City, and hot food!
S: And a bath!
D: And a beer!
S. And s*x!
D: Tomorrow!
Fortuanately the last sign we saw before Dawson said -
'6% gradient the next 14kms'.
That revived my spirits no end.
So goodnight from Dawson City, the Yukon!

4 comments:

  1. Hi deez/sarah, tried LUSH headset grease for my hair as per your advice and it worked brilliantly for a few days then my hair began to fall out.Just to let you know,in case it happens to you i have a remedy. I am now bald so i have had my head tatooed to look like a specialized s works helmet in team colours as i could never afford a real one.This also precludes me from wearing a helmet in countries that require them by law. Hope this helps you! Jealous,jealous,jealous,Pikey

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  2. Yay - we found you both (thanks KB) - as they say across on your side of the pond - 'totally awesome' - I love reading your tale Diesil, and does Sarah write as well? We have managed to visit a hospital in France now (blue lighted in...) - very impressive service all ok in the end!! Also visited the highest sand dune in Europe. I understand what you mean about photos not doing it justice. Your photos are also totally awesome!!Love to you both and keep safe xx

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  3. Hi guys. Brilliant Blog. Well jealous as I sit here beneath a grumpy Jetstream! Keep us updated- where art thou now and what other- interesting- characters have you met up with? What other public toilets have you been kipping in? Looking forward to the next instalment. Love from the Twiglets x

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