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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 # 13 – Revy to the Canyon

    Today is Day #13 of The Road To Valour The Stats Today Total (so far) Distance (km) 36.9 736.9 Climb (m) 463 6473 On today’s ride I was joined by: Greg Kosar Bob Harding Ernie MacDonald

  • Sitrep # 12 – Into Revelstoke

    Today is Day #12 of The Road To Valour I think that I have finally got my computer working properly. So I will be slowly catching up in arrears. But, for now, please accept that this is where we are tonight – Revelstoke. The Stats Today Total (so far) Distance (km) 95.51 700.0 Climb (m)…

  • Sitrep Update 2

    I’m still struggling with my computer and so I’m really far behind in my sitreps. Hopefully, when I get home on Thursday I will be able to correct that. Today, Day 6 of The Road To Valour was our hardest yet. But first, let’s catch up on Days 4 and 5.

  • Sitrep update

    I’m just starting Day 4 of The Road To Valour. I’m in Hope with Greg Kosar and Ernie MacDonald. I apologize that this is my first post, but I have been having computer issues and trying to get out a good Sitrep is not easy on the phone. Destination for Day 4 is Sunshine Valley…

  • Introducing The Journey

    As the calendar page turns to May, the start line draws closer and the reality of The Road To Valour is beginning to settle in.  In just 3 weeks it begins! I’ll ride 2,700 kilometres from Vancouver to Winnipeg — not for the distance, but for what it represents: raising awareness and support for veterans and first…

  • 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…

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