Thursday 28 February 2013

Itinerary


Date, Km
Location
June 15, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 16, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 17, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 18, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 19, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 20, 196
Sydney to Antigonish
June 21, 150
Antogonish to Charlottetown
June 22, 0
Rest
June 23, 150
Charlottetowaug n to Moncton


June 24, 150
Moncton to Riviere du Loup 1
June 25, 150
Moncton to Riviere du Loup 2
June 26, 150
Moncton to Riviere du Loup 3
June 27, 189
Riviere Du Loup to Quebec City
June 28, 160
Quebec City to Montreal 1
June 29, 160
Quebec City to Montreal 2
June 30, 193
Montreal to Ottawa, trails
July 1, 0
Rest
July 2, 155
Ottawa to 155km past Ottawa, trails
July 3, 178
155km past Ottawa to 100km E of Toronto

July 4, 182
100km E of Toronto to Hamilton
July 5,
Hamilton to Turkey Point
July 6, 0
Rest,
Ryan's HofF Induction
July 7, 121
Turkey Point to Kitchener
July 8, 181
Kitchener to Sauble Beach
July 9. 235
Sauble Beach to Espanola (Kilarney National Park)
July 10, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 1
July 11, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 2
July 12, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 3
July 13, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 4

July 14, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 5
July 15, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 6
July 16, 0
Rest
July 17, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 1
July 18, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 2
July 19, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 3
July 20, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 4
July 21, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 5
July 22, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 6
July 23, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 7


July 24, 0
Rest
July 25, 175
Yorktown ½ way to Saskatoon
July 26, 175
Between Yorktown and Saskatoon to Saskatoon
July 27, 136
Saskatoon to North Battleford
July 28,187
North Battleford to 50km before Lloydminister
July 29, 162
50km before Lloydminister to 100km outside Edmonton
July 30, 200
100km E of Edmonton to 100km W of Edmonton
July 31, 193
100km W of Edmonton to 100km E of Hinton
Aug 1, 0
Rest
Visit Jasper
Aug  2, 150
100km E of Hinton to 50km W of Hinton

Aug 3, 170
50km W of Hinton to 50 km E of Grand Prairie
Aug 4, 190
50 km E of Grand Prairie to Dawson Creek
Aug 5, 180
Dawson Creek to Ft Nelson 1
Aug 6, 180
Dawson Creek to Ft Nelson 2 (End 100km E of Ft Nelson)
Aug 7,
200
100km E of Ft Nelson to 100km W of Ft Nelson
Aug 8,
205
Ft Nelson to Laird River Hot springs
Aug 9, 0
Rest
Aug 10, 207
Laird River to Frank Trail
Aug 11, 120
Frank Trail to Rancheria
Aug 12, 155
Rancheria to Teslin

Aug 13, 172
Teslin to Whitehorse
Aug 14, 154
Whitehorse to Haines Junction
Aug 15, 106
Haines Junction to Destruction Bay
Aug 16, 186
Destruction Bay to Beaver Creek
Aug 17
Rest/Visit Yukon/
Alaska
Aug 18
Travel Home

Itinerary

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Date, km
Location
Date, km
Location
Date, km
Location
Date, km
Location
Date, km
Location
Date, km
Location
Date, km
Location
June 14, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 24, 150
Moncton to Riviere du Loup 1
July 4, 182
100km E of Toronto to Hamilton
July 14, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 5
July 24, 0
Rest
Aug 3, 170
50km W of Hinton to 50 km E of Grand Prairie
Aug 13, 172
Teslin to Whitehorse
June 15, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 25, 150
Moncton to Riviere du Loup 2
July 5,
Hamilton to Turkey Point
July 15, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 6
July 25, 175
Yorktown ½ way to Saskatoon
Aug 4, 190
50 km E of Grand Prairie to Dawson Creek
Aug 14, 154
Whitehorse to Haines Junction
June 16, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 26, 150
Moncton to Riviere du Loup 3
July 6, 0
Rest,
Ryan's HofF Induction
July 16, 0
Rest
July 26, 175
Between Yorktown and Saskatoon to Saskatoon
Aug 5, 180
Dawson Creek to Ft Nelson 1
Aug 15, 106
Haines Junction to Destruction Bay
June 17, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 27, 189
Riviere Du Loup to Quebec City
July 7, 121
Turkey Point to Kitchener
July 17, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 1
July 27, 136
Saskatoon to North Battleford
Aug 6, 180
Dawson Creek to Ft Nelson 2 (End 100km E of Ft Nelson)
Aug 16, 186
Destruction Bay to Beaver Creek
June 18, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 28, 160
Quebec City to Montreal 1
July 8, 181
Kitchener to Sauble Beach
July 18, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 2
July 28,187
North Battleford to 50km before Lloydminister
Aug 7,
200
100km E of Ft Nelson to 100km W of Ft Nelson
Aug 17
Rest/Visit Yukon/
Alaska
June 19, 150
St. John's -> Sydney 1
June 29, 160
Quebec City to Montreal 2
July 9. 235
Sauble Beach to Espanola (Kilarney National Park)
July 19, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 3
July 29, 162
50km before Lloydminister to 100km outside Edmonton
Aug 8,
205
Ft Nelson to Laird River Hot springs
Aug 18
Travel Home
June 20, 196
Sydney to Antigonish
June 30, 193
Montreal to Ottawa, trails
July 10, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 1
July 20, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 4
July 30, 200
100km E of Edmonton to 100km W of Edmonton
Aug 9, 0
Rest


June 21, 150
Antogonish to Charlottetown
July 1, 0
Rest
July 11, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 2
July 21, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 5
July 31, 193
100km W of Edmonton to 100km E of Hinton
Aug 10, 207
Laird River to Frank Trail


June 22, 0
Rest
July 2, 155
Ottawa to 155km past Ottawa, trails
July 12, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 3
July 22, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 6
Aug 1, 0
Rest
Visit Jasper
Aug 11, 120
Frank Trail to Rancheria


June 23, 150
Charlottetowaug n to Moncton
July 3, 178
155km past Ottawa to 100km E of Toronto
July 13, 150
Espanola to Thunder Bay 4
July 23, 175
Thunder Bay to Yorktown 7
Aug  2, 150
100km E of Hinton to 50km W of Hinton
Aug 12, 155
Rancheria to Teslin





Wednesday 27 February 2013

Make it Happen :)


Hi all,

First of all, I just wanted to thank you for your support thus far. Since I first put out the idea of biking across Canada and the video about why I wanted to do it, I've been bombarded by words of support and encouragement. Your comments and desire to be involved are proof that this is a worthwhile cause to many. I'm glad the idea is becoming a reality!

It is true that we have witnessed some amazing feats this year - from Annaleise's Crossing to Learn-to-Run'ers finishing their first 5km to previous learn-to-runners doing ½ marathons and ½ Ironmans (Ironmen?) - with at least two more this summer. You can be more than a witness though. The whole idea of the Strong, Free and Happy Tour is to get people engaged so I would be honoured if you took the opportunity to challenge yourself to bike with Bianca and I or otherwise involve yourself as part of the team. With your passion and energy (and my long to-do list) in mind, I've come up with some ways you can help make the experience be the best it can be for everyone.

I'd like to form a committee with the following positions:

SFH Fundraising/Sponsorship Lead:
The SFH Fundraising/Sponsorship Lead would be in charge of fundraising events and sponsorships to cover costs of the SFH Tour itself. Remember that goals 1 and 2 are to initiate conversation re: mental health and to promote sustainable physical activity as an effective intervention for mental health. Thus, even if we don't raise any money for the CMHA, this tour is worthwhile.
I am sure that with all of our connections and various skills, many people will be helpful with fundraising. I would like the Fundraising/Sponsorship Lead to: a)give me a list of events, dates, the person in charge of the particular event, cost, expected return and what it expected of me b) keep track of who is approached for sponsorship, who they are approached by and what the response was c) report the numbers to the bookkeeper
I anticipate this role being busy ASAP and dwindling as time progresses.

CMHA Fundraising Coordinator:
The CMHA Fundraising Coordinator would be responsible for our fundraising for the Canadian Mental Health association. Responsibilities include: a) providing people with pledge forms upon request, b) referring individuals to our CMHA fundraising website to make donations c) communicating with the SFH Fundraising/Sponsorship Lead and the Media contact to make the most out of events and exposure d) organizing fundraising events en route e) totaling up off-line donations and submitting them to CMHA f) reporting fund info to our Bookkeeper

Engagement Crew
The engagement crew will work with the Fundraising/Sponsorship lead, CMHA Fundraising coordinator to use/create opportunities to engage communities in sustainable physical activity. This means helping to transform events in to habits. E.g. Help gather bike helmets or set up a bike sharing program in a community after a Bike Rodeo; set up and maintain a Facebook group where people can connect over physical activity and mental health; help me make presentations interesting for different audiences; follow-up with people/communities.

Communications Rep:
The Communications Rep's role is to inform local media of my location and of events, set up interviews etc. based on my availability, and ensure we have the equipment to do so.  (E.g. set up a phone interview while I am biking in an area where we have phone/internet reception.)

Bookkeeper:
Keep track of tour costs and impact (e.g. attendance, program start-ups etc), money raised to do tour, and money raised for CMHA.

Safety Officer:
The safety officer will need to: 2x check route for hazards, help us prepare for these hazards, community emergency plans, inform local authorities, note the places where we will have phone/internet connection, give us a list of necessary safety equipment per leg of the journey (and breakdown of how to use it when necessary), drive if possible or keep the driver informed, be certified Wilderness first Aid where applicable and Standard First Aid at minimum (or make sure the driver is/someone present is).

Drivers/Pit Crew:
One driver will be needed during each leg of the journey to: drive, maintain the vehicle, get any spare parts/food/other that's needed, know locations of closest hospital and gas station, navigate, communicate with communications rep and safety officer, and be certified in Wilderness First aid where applicable - and Standard First Aid in more populated areas.
It would be very useful to have a knowledgeable pit crew member available to check over the bike after each plane ride.
Before the tour, the Pit Crew will be needed to help Bianca and I learn about how to maintain and fix our bikes

Riders:
have heard of many others who would like to join the ride from week-long stints to the whole tour.  This is what I ask of you:
a) Cover your own costs and take responsibility for your own safety and nutrition
b) Have a back-up lodging plan
c) Fill out an info form/have a one-on-one conversation with me about the tour, skills, reasoning for participating, personalities etc.
d) Train and successfully complete a 3-d, 600km road trip
e) Fund raise $500 for Mental Health (speak to me if you would prefer your funds to go to an organization besides Canadian Mental Health Association) and volunteer your time (expect ~5h/wk) to help make the SFH tour the best it can be
f) Have a role during the SFH Tour

Local Representatives:
This is my call for people from all communities close to the route to band together for the cause. If I will be traveling close to you, it would be very helpful if you could get the word out in your community, help me/use me to help you engage your community in physical activity that will last.

As for myself, I will be involved in all parts of the process but would like to focus on training, inspiring sustainable physical activity while communicating its relevance to mental health (with the Engagement crew), and basic safety/logistic preparations. If you want my help with something, just ask!

Important Dates:
April 19-21: 3 Road trip 1 (3-D)
Tuned Up (Fundraising Concert): April 27
May 1-5: Road trip 2 (5-D)
Mental Health Week: May 6-12
May 17-20: Dry Run & Deadline to complete 3x200km days
May 24-27: Dry Run Back-up
June 13: Arrival in NL (morning), prep for June 13 departure
July 5-7, Aug 18 : Arrival in TP. Rest July 6, Depart July 7, Arrive home Aug 18