Hitting the wall
Just shitting you. We’re still riding very strong as we near the half way point of Canada. Not certain it’s the half way point of our journey (as we started in Halifax), but it sounds good to all of us none the less.
Last night we managed to grab 5 peaceful hours of sleep which really helped things today. We found ourselves racing towards the team in the early hours at 120 to make sure we didn’t miss kick off and I think we were about 4 minutes late…. still have 56 min mulligan. The guys in rider van #1 have a tougher time because they get less of a break where they can actually be completely still. They are rocking it but Kyle looks like he could use a weekend at the Westin. He’s got media, riding and a daughter to manage as well as listening to tickle.
For all who are emailing us letting us know about the web camera, we have been fortunate enough to have tons of support from great people across the country hence are not spending too time behind the mechanic van. We have taken shelter between two vans when we are on major roadways, otherwise when we are with the peletons we are well in front or behind.
The winds have been in our favor today. This morning was a sweet ride through Northern Ontario’s lakes with a tail wind of all things! We’ll take it. Great part of all the riding is the free time to think about everything (not too hard mind you), mostly how lucky we all are. We are out here with great friends, making a difference on the journey of a lifetime.
Richard’s just finishing up here and we are about to jump into a cold lake and flush the lactic out of these legs.
6 Comments:
Nice job on organizing the peletons...it's a thrill for them to be part of it as well. Web cam up and running...any chance of pointing it at any one of the guys occasionally (maybe at the start of their ride)? Us desk-top junkies just want to see everything!
Lots of excitement this morning at Braemar, all the moms are on this site and so happy to see how well you are all riding. Tons of neighbourhood support...we are so proud of you all. Enjoy Lake of the Woods.
Check out Kakabeka Falls, which
are coming up. They are spectacular.
Your adventure is thrilling . I am overwhelmed by the effort you are all putting into it. May your rides be strong and your sleeps sound!
After Ontario you will whirl through Manitoba!
So many are with you in spirit..
Penny
I don't think epic really fits the bill anymore. Zooming out on the map and showing the big picture - how far you've come in such a short time - more than epic. Lance who????
I would like to give a big shout out to everybody part of H2V. Keep up the great work and you have my support. It is amazing how fast you are riding across the Country.
Hey guys, I read your blogs everyday. My daughter has juvenile diabetes and you are representing her too. Brings tears to my eyes reading about your adventure. Keep your strength and hang in there. We are all rooting for you.
Mat Wilcox
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