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Fiona J MaKenzie »
A Christmas Crisis
Posted on 10:35am Wednesday 16th December 2009
A Christmas story, written by local author Fiona J MacKenzie, to raise money for Great Ormond Street.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 47: Ride Completion in Halifax!
Posted on 10:10am Monday 14th September 2009
I had mixed feelings if I'm honest. Elation, yes. I have given my all to the ride over months. I thought of the amazing support I have had. As the elation and sad feelings flew around my head I thought of Rob. He's been at the forefront of my mind all summer and with us in spirit the whole way I'm sure.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 46: The Penultimate Biking Day
Posted on 10:01am Monday 14th September 2009
Today we crossed into the final province of the coast to coast journey, 'Nova Scotia' (which means 'New Scotland').
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 45: The Final Push
Posted on 10:00am Monday 14th September 2009
Cycling through some beautiful Maritime seaside settlements we pressed on to 'Shediac' near the border with the province of Nova Scotia.
John Dwyer »
Ride day 44: 90 Maritime Miles
Posted on 9:58am Monday 14th September 2009
Ride day 44: The fifth consectutive day of riding from Quebec City, I pedalled 94 miles from 'New Mills' to the town of 'Chatham'.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 42: Getting closer to the Atlantic ocean
Posted on 5:48pm Monday 7th September 2009
AFTER a night of stormy weather we awoke to clearer skies and warmed up with bacon, eggs and mugs of tea. I enjoyed riding along the quiet riverside road and the vista has changed dramatically once again.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 43: Finish line is nearing
Posted on 5:50pm Monday 7th September 2009
SETTLING into a efficient routine with the new team, today we managed nearly 100-miles and crossed into the penultimate province of the journey.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 41: Colder weather and problems with Wilbert
Posted on 5:44pm Monday 7th September 2009
GRADUALLY nearing the Atlantic the weather has become noticeably cooler.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 40: Charlie arrives
Posted on 5:38pm Monday 7th September 2009
LEAVING Quebec City we took a ferry across the huge St Laurence River and headed in a north-easterly direction towards the ‘Gaspe Peninsula’.
John Dwyer »
Rest Day 13: Discovering Quebec
Posted on 5:36pm Monday 7th September 2009
DECIDING to rest aching legs, we took the opportunity to explore the city further.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 39: Two friends leave and another one arrives
Posted on 5:33pm Monday 7th September 2009
TODAY I was slightly ‘in limbo’ here in Quebec City: Moley and Shazza flew home yesterday and two more friends arrive shortly from the UK to support the final leg of the journey; 1000 km through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to Halifax.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 37: Saying goodbye to friends but with happy memories
Posted on 10:43am Tuesday 1st September 2009
AFTER loading up ‘Wilbert’ with all our gear, we did a short news clip for CTV local news who have been following our progress from time-to-time across Canada.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 38: Ending on a high note with a fun night out
Posted on 10:47am Tuesday 1st September 2009
PACKING up camp for the last time with Sharon and Debbie we set off in cold and damp conditions towards Quebec City.
John Dwyer »
Rest days 11 and 12: Just what the doctor ordered
Posted on 10:40am Tuesday 1st September 2009
WE relished the rare opportunity to have 2 consecutive rest days.
John Dwyer »
Ride day 36: Quebec and Montreal at last
Posted on 11:55am Friday 28th August 2009
CROSSING the Ottawa River into the province of Quebec, we pedalled the remaining 60 miles to ‘Montreal’.
John Dwyer »
Ride Day 35: A winding river
Posted on 11:52am Friday 28th August 2009
LEAVING the capital, we followed the Ottawa River which defines the border between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec for 60 miles to the town of Hawkesbury.
John Dwyer »
Rest Day 10: Resting in Ottawa
Posted on 11:49am Friday 28th August 2009
AFTER a cracking meal in a local Ottawa restaurant we enjoyed the comforts of o hotel, much appreciated after camping out for so long.
John Dwyer »
Day 32: Storms and tornadoes
Posted on 12:02pm Tuesday 25th August 2009
WE awoke in 'Sudbury' to grey and chilly weather. Setting off in steady rain, I covered 77 miles to the town of 'North Bay' against a strong headwind.
John Dwyer »
Day 33: 90 miles in endless forest
Posted on 12:04pm Tuesday 25th August 2009
UNDER clearer skies, I left 'North Bay' after sending a few emails and continued east.
John Dwyer »
Day 34: Riding into the capital
Posted on 12:08pm Tuesday 25th August 2009
FOLLOWING the Ottawa River we left the forest landscape behind and found ourselves riding through farmland once again.
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Over the next 10 weeks, John Dwyer will be in the saddle for 7 or 8 hours a day, biking over the Rockies, across the Praries and through Vancouver and Montreal. Why? It's in memory of a good friend, Rob Gauntlett, who inspired so many through his achievements but who died so tragically in a climbing accident this year, aged just 21.
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