Quebec Bridge and Pierre Laporte Bridge connect the city with the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River
Peter found a weight and contemplated putting it in his shorts to help beat the winds!
Getting close!
We began today in Quebec City waking up at 6am in the parking lot of Sears. After a rather smaller than usual breakfast (which lead to the conclusion that all meal plates much be 9inches in diameter or more) everyone hopped on their bikes and headed straight into the wind, which was basically the direction all day today. I was, again, travelling with 4 wheels not 2, but I’ve decided to not focus on that today.
Our first stop was a quick 15km away at the Quebec Hospital (CHUQ) where we met Marie. At only 12 years old, her words were intellectual beyond belief. Currently undergoing cancer treatment she spoke about how grateful she was for people like us, raising awareness and funds for research. It is because of recent advances in research and diagnostic tools that Maria was able to stand in front of us today and tell her story. She spoke about how the diagnosis was not just a diagnosis for herself, but the whole family and how much cancer has affected their lives. Maria then closed her speech with a message that i found quite interesting; “We all have good and bad days. Push through the bad days, because they get you to the good days.” You know, i was standing there, bummed again that i knew i wasn’t fit to ride, and even although Marias and i have good and bad days on completely different scales, her words spoke to me. Perspective kicks in.
From the hospital we continued through Quebec to Levis, Montmagny and St. Alexandre de Kamouraska. Huge winds kept the team really battling and pushing hard. I wish i could help push them through this. But until then i’ll be the water girl lol. Jerry was our only community rider alonger today. A 7time dual ironman competitor, Jerry was an amazing 60 years young with not a negative bone in his body, another inspiration today!
Dont tell the gang, but while they were working against the wind, I got to have a little fun today. A few touristy photo opps, a trip to SAQ for a little beer and wine stop for Halifax and even a ice cream and teeter – totter break with Tim!
Long haul tonight getting us in at 430 am while ride out time is set for 6am. LONG DAY ahead and im going to ride!
Fun Photo shoot with the guys in Kingston haha
thats about as sexy as those shorts get :P
Okay so im feeling kind of down right now. Actually, really down. I tried to ride today more than yesterday but couldn’t do it. I start out fine, just you know nerves, but usually about 10 mins in, i start getting pounding on the sides of my head, and throbbing in my top back teeth and my neck starts to stiffen. I thought though, you know this is nothing compared to all the treatments the kids go through, i can suck it up. But when my vision started to blur and i began to feel nauseous i knew i needed to pull over. Again Carlo was there to cheer me up and sounding so smart said; priorities have changed, you have nothing to prove my hurting yourself. So again, ill say maybe tomorrow….
Regardless, the team had a good day. Hot and lost a few times but i had fun with the guys in the RV this morning, as you can see by the pics! And heard some more inspirational survivor stories. Ken Cross’ family, in Kingston, came out to share Megs story. How through her diagnosis and fight through A.L.L at a very young age of 3 she stayed so brave and so strong. Their story of course had me in tears. It was so great to see Ken and his girls together on fathers day.
Finished in Ottawa tonight now headingto Quebec City to start tomorrow off!
PS Happy Fathers Day, love you! Xo
