Dave & Maxine's Bicycle Trek for Life & Breath 2005

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April 21, 2005

Reality sinks in.

Reality of the vastness and the whole concept of cycling across Canada is sinking in a little deeper. Probably not as deep as it will be sinking by day 6.

With the reality I was listening to a niggly little voice in my head asking will I really be able to do this? I guess that would be called doubt. I thought some more about this as I was surprised at myself and realized I was a bit anxious as I don't like to start something I can't finish.

That took me to thinking about hiking Kilimanjaro, which was hard but I would do it again in a flash. From there my mind drifted to the safari we went on and it was there that I found riding inspiration as I remember watching the local people. They had bikes that wieghed a ton and as you can imagine no gears. These people had strength that you could not see. Their legs were skinny and their bodies were boney and yet they would ride a bike with two big gas cans full of water, down something one could barely define as a road. I saw others going across planes of tall grass over ruts, doubling someone on the back and carrying some sort of supplies as well. When we grew closer I noticed they may have just have well just been riding on the rims as there wasn't much left of the rubber on the tire and there was very little air in them if any at all. I totally respected their dedication. For them they did it out of need. For me it is a whim and a challenge. How lucky I am that I have this opportunity.

It is only by choice that I make it a matter of life and breath!

I will make it. M

Posted by Maxine at April 21, 2005 09:27 PM

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I have updated the website with the new sponsor and made the route details easier to maintain. Let's keep those Blog entries comming!

Posted by: Corri at April 21, 2005 11:21 PM

Good luck and keep us posted. take care.cathy/mike

Posted by: cathy,mike thomas at April 24, 2005 01:00 PM

pretty exciting...i cant believe how soon you're leaving what day exactly is it?...i can never remember.
ive been doin a lot of riding these day myself with the weather like it is from my house to joe reads. joe reads to the atlas. atlas to the river. you know the usual summer drill. the conversation earlier on a bike seat that works is from recent experiences going to be crucial hope you did alright. oh and mom if you read this can you send me that sin number thanks...love you

Posted by: james at April 25, 2005 04:40 PM

hey Maxine and Dave. Can hardly believe that you will soon be on your way and biking the vastness of our country. Your strength and endurance will be put to the test but there is no doubt in my mind that you will complete the task at hand with flying colours. Hoping to catch you both before you depart, but if not, best of luck and i will be watching for your updates.
Buen viaje! lots of loveXXXXXXx

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April 21, 2005

Reality sinks in.

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