Day Two is almost done – Getting home from The Ride to Conquer Cancer
June 25, 2008 at 9:41 pm 1 comment
The train almost did me in. I had no idea I would get motion sickness, not having been on a train in 30 years (for those of you doing the math, I was 16. Trust me, it does too add up to 29). I thought it was extremely ironic that I made it over 200K on a bike only to be taken down by a train ride.
Fortunately, I had met some terrific people along the way, Kate and Sue pulled me to the end of the car where we had lots of room, lovely bottles of water waiting for us and time to regroup.
I hadn’t expected all that was done for us. I’m no stranger to corporate sponsors but in this case it was an amazing out pouring. Via Rail donated their trains to us for the trek from Niagara to Toronto. They provided the endless water bottles too.
We returned to the Exhibition Centre and I got my bike and gear. Just then Joe, who I had also met on the second day, promised to see me back to the B&B, making sure the American didn’t get lost along the way.
As soon as we took off, I got sicker and told Joe I would walk. He wouldn’t hear of it. He took my pack, tossed it on his handle bars set about his way, taking care of the US. I could not believe it, 2 days, his own gear and he was still willing to help me out. Just one more incredible story in this whole journey.
Entry filed under: Century Ride. Tags: bike, cancer, charity, cycling, cycling events, Niagara Falls, the ride to conquer cancer, toronto, train, US.
1. Joe Ivan | November 6, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Hi Cys – I am not computer literate right now, so my friend is sending you this email for me. Hope everything is well in your life. I did receive your previous emails – thanks – life is really busy – maybe we will see you on the next ride to conquer cancer. Drop me an email.
Joe!