We’re about half way through! The teams are now about half way through. They have gone through a lot together and have eased into working as a team. Driving across Canada you have to work really well together. There have been a couple of accidents and the riders were taken care of quickly by the medics and back on the road the next day.

Behind the scenes we are confirming all the stops and making sure all the maps and information is ready for the second leg of the ride.

Some riders have left and others have joined. They are all enduring the hardships of road life and the bonding that goes with it as well. Lots of good memories and stories to be shared!

The weather has been pretty good, just a few winds and cross breezes in the way. So let’s hope it stays that way and the only winds are behind them pushing them along!

Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie

Terry Fox/ Red Rock Indian Community Centre

Incredible photos by Egbert, Mark and Jess!

From the Blogs

Here are some more great snippets from the rider and volunteer blogs:

• The team today has jelled really well together. We had some new riders join in, and very quickly they started to form their lines and look like a well oiled machine, working together. Hand signals are seen for great communication and safety on the roads. No one wants to be at the back of the pack with a stick or large stone in the way and not know about it. (Great job working together guys) Read more of Josh Nelson’s blog post
• There was also a road running race going on so many people became aware of SNKCR and the coast to coast foundation. The sun was shinning, the riders felt good as we headed out. Read more of Mark Geene’s blog post
• Off to the Terry Fox Memorial – WOW – That was incredibly overwhelming – For those of you that do not know what I am referring to – There is a Terry Fox Monument up the top of one of the hills in Thunder Bay – we rode our bikes up into the area – trees on either side of the road led us up an archway of green into the beautiful space – as we overlook LaKe Superior we see this beautiful statue of Terry Fox Read more of Kathryn Featherstone’s blog post
• I still find it surprising the “secrecy” around childhood cancer but for whatever reason a stigma of sorts remains. Interesting that today was the day we saw the Terry Fox memorial as he was largely responsible for getting people to talk about cancer. Hopefully by sharing our stories it will be easier for others to do the same. Read more of Glen Way’s blog post
• Today we ride for Sarah. In 2006, Sarah was having severe headaches. Her parents took her to the hospital where it was discovered she had a brain tumour that was 11 cm’s wide. The tumour was removed, however there were many complications. In 2010, Sarah passed away. Read more of Terri Dermo’s blog post

In the News..

Cyclist wants cancer beaten
Investment manager to get on his bike for kids with cancer
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