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MS Bike Tour

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Neil

This weekend I had the privilege of riding in the MS Bike Tour from Nisku to Camrose and back. I consider it a privilege as I ride with the support of some incredible friends and relatives who this year contributed … Continue reading →

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Gearing up

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Neil

It’s been a while since my last post but not because things have been quiet. Training for the Tour has taken a back seat to getting a myriad of other tasks completed before leaving for Vancouver. Most important has been … Continue reading →

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Jarvis Bay Day Two

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Neil

You know it’s windy when: going downhill into the wind you have to pedal – in low gear – just to keep moving with the wind behind you, from a standstill, within a few seconds you are doing 25 kph … Continue reading →

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North to Westlock

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Neil

If this is Westlock it must be lunchtime … Today was the day to push the distance a bit further.  To Westlock and back. It was a nice, cloudy morning when I left on my ride.  As I pedaled north … Continue reading →

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Training Continues

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Neil

My training has continued over the past week or so since my last post.  At the same time I have got a start on the spring yard work and continued with a few small jobs on the family room renovation … Continue reading →

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T Time

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Neil

Training for the Tour du Canada is definitely in full swing now.  I have ridden every day since my last post, making it 6 days out of the past 7.  Distances vary, as they should on a training program.  I … Continue reading →

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