Last year's Ride started in cool weather and overcast skies. It probably had an impact on the riders. As I had noted last year, the energy of the first day had dissipated (and people had started to hurt).
In contrast, we left camp in blinding sunshine and clear skies. The mood was definitely more positive and there were many more smiles on riders' faces.
Day 2 featured the red-and-black shirts of the Bloor West Village Idiots. We also made a very deliberate decision to stay together. A team both in appearance and in action.
About Me
- Gavin O'Hara
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- As a long-time Toronto resident and cyclist, I've been able to combine my inclination towards "good works" and personal challenges by riding in the "Ride to Conquer Cancer", a 200+ km, 2-day cycling trip from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls.
Aside from the personal challenge, the Ride is a key fund-raising initiative of the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, one of the top five cancer research hospitals in the world.
I've cycled both the inaugural Ride to Conquer Cancer in 2008 and the 2009 edition. 2010 brings a new challenge -- I'm going to be riding a new 200 mile route.
I'll be using this blog primarily to capture some thoughts and an image or two on the road to the Falls.
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