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They went on a subarctic fat bike trek, and then the whole world changed
Manage episode 259607247 series 2453359
In March, Buck Miller, Eric Batty and Ryan Atkins covered all 721 km of the Wapusk trail by fat bike. The trail is the world’s longest winter road, which runs between Peawanuck, Ont., and Gillam, Man. Sections of the trail are close to Hudson Bay.
Last year, they rode along James Bay, a trip they called the James Bay Descent. The Wapusk trail trip was longer and more remote.
RELATED Lessons from the James Bay Descent
This year’s trip is not only a fascinating adventure but it speaks to the challenges we are facing today. It’s also about challenges—both environmental and societal—that we'll face in the near future. When Miller, Batty and Atkins went into the woods, the world was one way. When they got out, it was completely different.
To learn more about the expedition’s charitable component at True North Aid.
RELATED Waiting for it to get cold enough for a fat-bike expedition in Ontario and Manitoba’s Far North
The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support.
Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.
119 episodes
Manage episode 259607247 series 2453359
In March, Buck Miller, Eric Batty and Ryan Atkins covered all 721 km of the Wapusk trail by fat bike. The trail is the world’s longest winter road, which runs between Peawanuck, Ont., and Gillam, Man. Sections of the trail are close to Hudson Bay.
Last year, they rode along James Bay, a trip they called the James Bay Descent. The Wapusk trail trip was longer and more remote.
RELATED Lessons from the James Bay Descent
This year’s trip is not only a fascinating adventure but it speaks to the challenges we are facing today. It’s also about challenges—both environmental and societal—that we'll face in the near future. When Miller, Batty and Atkins went into the woods, the world was one way. When they got out, it was completely different.
To learn more about the expedition’s charitable component at True North Aid.
RELATED Waiting for it to get cold enough for a fat-bike expedition in Ontario and Manitoba’s Far North
The Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast thanks Ontario Creates for its support.
Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.
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