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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.

  • Sitrep # 32 – Passing Besant

    21 June is Day #32 of The Road To Valour. It’s the Solstice. I should be dancing around a campfire or something. But, given the windy conditions, I would likely burn the place down. I thought that this was going to be a long day of riding in the rain and headwind with little else…

  • Sitrep # 31 – From a Gull to an Eagle

    Today is Day 31 of The Road To Valour. It was planned to be the longest day of the ride so far. We left Gull Lake and started our long day’s journey to Lone Eagle Motel in Herbert, SK. The Stats Today Total (so far) Distance (km) 101.9 1,871.9 Climb (m) 466 13,356 On today’s ride…

  • Sitrep # 30 – Flying to Gull Lake

    Today is Day #30 of The Road To Valour The Stats Today Total (so far) Distance (km) 80.1 1,770.0 Climb (m) 303 12,890 On today’s ride I was joined by: Ernie MacDonald After a good breakfast, we headed out with the sun shining down on us, but the wind had died. I was so looking…

  • Sitrep # 29 – On to Saskatchewan

    Today is Day #29 of The Road To Valour The Stats Today Total (so far) Distance (km) 100.9 1,689.9 Climb (m) 412 12,587 On today’s ride I was joined by: From Calgary I was on my own for a while. This is where the true test of endurance and determination happened. And I am glad…

  • Sitrep # 28 – Putting on the Medicine Hat

    Today is Day #28 of The Road To Valour and there are 2 weeks left before rolling into the finish line. The Stats Today Total (so far) Distance (km) 113.5 1,589.0 Climb (m) 371 12,175 Today I was riding solo. I woke up after an exciting (read windy and rainy) day yesterday well refreshed and…

  • Sitrep # 27 – Blowing into Rolling Hills

    Today is Day #27 of The Road To Valour The Stats Today Total (so far) Distance (km) 89.2 1,475.5 Climb (m) 355 11,804 On today’s ride I was travelling solo. I had already packed up and had breakfast when I rolled over to Ava and Kevin’s place, but the company and the coffee made for…

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