by Robyn Diddams, Golden Waking up at the Elizabeth Lake Lodge in Cranbrook is a great way to start any day. Today is a little different as we will spend most of it on a bus travelling from Cranbrook to 3 Valley Gap. Despite the fact we wont be riding much, it does not stop us from loading up on the amazing breakfast hosted at…
Day 6 by Kelly Hunter Cranbrook We started at Gin’s in Creston for an awesome breakfast. No rain in the forecast. On the road again, to Yahk facing a big head wind. We were recovered in Yahk for an amazing snack and the ladies were awesome. We lunched, donated from Save on Foods in Creston, on the side of the road in the sun. When…
By Nick Reimann and John Bauer Waking up in Nelson after a really nice and cozy sleep at the Prestige Hotel, riders were ready to hit the road but first loaded up some carbs provided by the RCMP veterans at the Baptist Church. We then proceed to the Balfour ferry were the 1st time riders went around and fundraised during the trip to Crawford bay. Funds…
Monday September 9th, 2019 By Roxanne Johnson, Nelson Well what can, I say it was pretty wet today but the riders persevered despite being soaked & unable to see through sunglasses & riding through deep puddles. The team worked together to get through it and just remembered the children & what they go through on a day to day basis. After an amazing sleep at…
By Ron George, Castlegar After watching the weather closely and despite knowing the odds, we all secretly hoped the weather man would be wrong about the rain. Unfortunately opening the door of the Grand Forks Sandman confirmed the reality of what we were to face. The rain was coming down and a crack of thunder to punctuate the dawn of the new day. After a…