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Follow me along The Road To Valour

This is where my blog posts will appear. They will be related to what is near to my heart and to what this project is all about – for the most part. Most of the posts will be written by me, but from time to time I will have guest bloggers post on subjects near to them. If you have a topic that you think bears discussion, let me know. I can try to post on it, or I can hand my pen over to you for your insight.

Thank you for joining me on this journey.

  • The Engineer Who Stood His Ground: Coulson Norman Mitchell, VC

    There are stories in our military history that deserve more attention—not because they are quiet, but because they are profound. As a member of a military engineer family, one name stands above all others in Canadian history: Coulson Norman Mitchell. To this day, he remains the only Canadian military engineer to be awarded the Victoria Cross—our nation’s…

  • 50 Days Out: The Road Ahead and Those Who Ride It With Us

    Fifty days from now, I will roll out from the start line of The Road To Valour ! As I sit and contemplate what lies ahead — the mountains that must be climbed, the vast open spaces of the prairies that seem to stretch on forever — I would be lying if I said I…

  • 100 Days to The Road To Valour: Join the Journey

    Today marks 100 days until the wheels turn and The Road To Valour officially begins.In one sense, 100 days feels like plenty of time, but in another, it feels like tomorrow. This ride has been a long time in the making. In 2026, we will take on a 2,600+ kilometre unsupported bicycle ride from Vancouver to Winnipeg, tracing a route…

  • Courage Under Fire: The Unusual story of Timothy O’Hea, VC

    This is a story I have been looking forward to telling. It is an unusual tale of valour, unique in Canadian history, and it centres on the only Victoria Cross ever awarded for actions taken on Canadian soil. This is the story of Timothy O’Hea, VC. The Butterfly Effect is often used to describe history…

  • 🍻Fundraising and the Blues 🎶

    The amazing ladies at Three Lakes Brewing are hosting a fundraising night in support of The Road To Valour on February 7, and you won’t want to miss it. Expect a great night out with prizes, draws, and some seriously good blues from Lake Country’s own Poppa Dawg 🎸 We’ll also have a silent auction,…

  • The Heroic Tale of Piper James Cleland Richardson, VC

    Welcome to 2026! This will be a great year for me. In just a few months I will begin the long trek that will be The Road To Valour. The route is almost finalized and my training is on schedule. I hope that you will join me for a section of this epic adventure. In…

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