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The Adventure Evolving

"Ride as much or a little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride. " (Eddy Merckx) 

The bicycle is means of transportation, a machine for speed, a plaything and an escape. For me, my bike is all of these things; fun, empowering, exhilarating. I'm SO excited to start my ride from Ambleside Beach to St John's NFLD. July 1st. The support I'm getting is both astonishing and gratifying. The local North Shore News interviewed me yesterday. Cool. Thank you for all the donations, everyone. I'm sure we will make a difference.

Mountainside students creating poster layouts.
Hard at workhttp://www.nsnews.com/lifestyle/north-van-teacher-to-cross-country-for-mental-health-1.20454275
Love this poster!
Interview in the local rag

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