Malcolm - bike mechanic for North America's longest supported cycling tour

The Dempster [highway] is going to be particularly dusty, and maybe even muddy... everyone has really nice bikes, and we're gonna keep 'em that way."

On the final days before the 5.5 month tour got underway in Tuktoyaktuk on the Arctic Ocean, our mechanic explained a bit about the tour and what his role will look like. With an unexpected heatwave hitting the far north, the first of many twists and turns is creating challenges for the riders and staff.