THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE

August  24, 2018

With my originally scheduled ride from Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA, across the bottom of BC via the Crowsnest Pass to Lethbridge, Alberta, CANADA smoked out, I diverted to Whistler, British Columbia, CANADA.

Thanks to Carol and John for their gracious offer.

 After a little re-grouping, time zone re-adjusting, re-fuelling I'm heading down the hill.

Thanks again to Carol and John for the invitation to Hornby Island.

 Howe Sound Camp on the Sea to Sky Highway.

August 25, 2018

 Woke to some much needed rain for a province that is on fire.

 On to Horseshoe Bay to catch the ferry.

The rain, in this little part, has damped some rather persistent, noticeable smoke that had blanketed a good portion of BC.

With the parts of the 100k + being uphill, the rest I thought,

BRAKING BAD.

 At the bottom of all this I'll ride right onto the ferry and then on to my now most favourite bar,

Nanaimo.

PEDALING FOR PARKINSON'S. JULY15, 2018. PART FIVE/FIVE. LET IT RIDE

Like so many events in my life, they may now only be dates on a calendar past, but many have forever instilled a pride, purpose and a passion to walk, better yet, ride forward with.

So for now,

The last call to order,

Here on Sunday we join for the last official ride.

I shall come to a realisation mid July next year that something is just not quite right.

Had fun over the years chasing the Belgium jerseys.

Congrats again this day with your country men wearing yellow in the TDF and being giant killers in the continuing World Cup. 

Thanks to Larry my partner for the great company over the weekend.

Never cease to battle on and off the bike.

Like all the stops, they brought it all.!!

Here in just one stop I rehydrated, re-nourished and 

the way I was felling, made a booking to cycle right into my retirement residence.

Editors note: Braking is Bad

PEDALING FOR PARKINSON'S. JULY15, 2018. PART FOUR/FIVE. A FINE SUN DAY .

Like so many events in my life, they may now only be dates on a calendar past, but many have forever instilled a pride, purpose and a passion to walk, better yet, ride forward with.

So for now,

A fine final day.

Good morning sunshine.

"I'll be back"

I mean it!

Perfectly sweetened.........

A jar each!

The SWEET just keeps coming.

One family of the family.

...without fear, doubt, discomfort, what is there for a person to overcome?

The last hoorah?

I doubt it.

I bet in some form the wheels will always be spinning.

Now shall we!

To the best seat in the house.

Mind you a little sore but still.......

from the book of e-nemy

PEDALING FOR PARKINSON'S. JULY14, 2018. PART THREE/FIVE. SATURDAY. APRES RIDE

Like so many events in my life, they may now only be dates on a past calendar, but many have forever instilled a pride, purpose and a passion to walk, better yet, ride forward with.

So for now,

Some of my favourite events have "apres" in the title.

The team willing to give up second degree burns for first class eats!!!!

Sure beats the fried dough chateau across the street.

"I'll have two of everything!!!"

I'm in on Larry's ride recovery program.

Lay on the meat.

Thank you.

Promise to be here tomorrow!

I'll make a reservation and ride safe.
Very safe.

PEDALING FOR PARKINSON'S. JULY14, 2018. PART TWO/FIVE. SATURDAY. LET 'EM RIDE.

Like so many events in my life, they may now only be dates on a past calendar, but many have forever instilled a pride, purpose and a passion to walk, better yet, ride forward with.

So for now,

Day two roll out.
let em ride.

I like this.

Larry is looking like business again.

After pulling me thru 95k's yesterday,

(I try to make a little confessional everyday. Part of it is to exercise my demons. After yesterday I'm pretty sure that don't want to have any part of me)

the business of whats another 85k's today!

.....what the"f"minus?

Coming to realise that there aren't too many images of pedaling but THANKS to an amazing group of volunteers, lots of all sorts of nourishing.

The donning of spandex to cycle this event is only the second reason why I wear it.

Sharing is caring.

I pace my self at these wonderful rest stops so as leave enough room for the big one.

Won't you join me?