Ride Number Six

Ride Number Six – The Finish Line, But Not the End 🚴‍♂️❤️

Ride number six is in the books—and what a way to finish my Great Canadian Cycle Challenge!

Today’s ride brought my challenge to 404.5 km, passing the original 400 km goal I set for myself. Six rides, hundreds of kilometres, plenty of tired legs, and a whole lot of incredible moments along the way. (Great Cycle Challenge Canada⁠)

But when I look back at these rides, the distance is only part of what made this challenge so special. I’ve enjoyed the roads, the trails, the views, the weather, and especially the people I’ve been able to share some of these rides with. More importantly, every kilometre was for something much bigger than me.

Being part of the Great Canadian Cycle Challenge has been an incredible experience. Knowing that every pedal stroke helped raise awareness and funds to fight childhood cancer gave every ride a purpose. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, encouraged me, followed along, or simply asked how the rides were going.

I’m proud to say that I reached my 400 km riding goal, and I’ve also been fortunate enough to reach my fundraising goal. But reaching those goals doesn’t mean I’m putting the bike away.

I’ll keep riding. 🚴‍♂️

The challenge may be finished for me, but the reason behind it continues. I’ll keep getting out on the bike, enjoying the roads and trails, and remembering why I started this journey in the first place.

And there is still time to make a difference. My donation page will remain open until the end of August, so if you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, even a small contribution can help support the fight against kids’ cancer.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these six rides so meaningful. I’m proud to have been part of something that is helping give kids fighting cancer a brighter future.

404.5 km complete.

Challenge goal achieved.

But the riding continues. ❤️🎗️

Ride Number Five

Ride Number Five – Going the Distance 🚴‍♂️💪

Ride number five for the Great Canadian Cycle Challenge was a big one!

Today’s ride took me out from Ottawa and through the beautiful rural roads south of the city. With 113.79 km under the wheels, 341 metres of elevation gain, and an average speed of 25.9 km/h, this was definitely a ride that tested the legs.

I spent 4 hours and 22 minutes actually riding, with an average heart rate of 136 bpm and nearly 3,700 active calories burned. The effort was rated Hard — 7/10, and I could certainly feel it by the end!

But every kilometre is worth it when the goal is bigger than the ride. I’m riding to help fight kids’ cancer, support the incredible work behind the Great Canadian Cycle Challenge, and hopefully make a difference for kids and families facing something no child should have to go through.

Ride #5: 113.79 km complete.

The legs are tired, but the motivation is stronger than ever. 🚴‍♂️❤️