Handlebars

[Jnow]

I believe the TransCanada Trail can be a bit rough in parts
What kind of accommodation - hotels/camping etc. , the loads on the bikes. Even the bikes
Your poor wife gets barely a mention in terms of her experience!

I appreciate the observations and, although I think I’m up to speed on my handlebar question, I didn’t want to leave the forum in “wham bam...” fashion.
- The ride will be paved (some Trans Canada Highway, but none of the Trans Canada trail, which is a whole different challenge)
- tent camping most nights but motel stops weekly.
- bikes plus water & gear 90-100 lbs I expect.
- re: my wife’s experience. Over the years I have found that it is best if I don’t speak for my wife. She is a great sport and very fit. Of the 4 of us, it is fair to say she is the least obsessive about cycling.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I generally tend to have bars wide enough to span the front of my shoulders any narrower and I think it is uncomfortable over the long haul. Will there be 5 months without snow in Canada?