The team of Chatham cyclists

The team of Chatham cyclists
Paul & Teresa Hoekstra along with yours truly, Cynthia Aukema and 118 other registered cyclists are riding their bikes from Sea to Sea this summer to end the plight of poverty throughout the world. The Chatham community, family and business associatates have been extremely generous and we have surpassed our minimum goal of $30,000. To date (June 25) we have raised $39,105.00 Wow, this just blows me away. Again, thanks so much for all your support.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Synod and Gear Truck

Reality is setting in. If I want to see my bike, tent, summer clothing ever again I need to fly out to Seattle and claim them.

Yesterday, Ralph and I made the trek to Grand Rapids to drop off my bike and gear. We got a glimpse of the gear truck (lots of racks, plenty of power bars, and even florescent lighting above to help with the visibility). Very cool.



Synod is also in session this week. We where privileged to participate in a presentation updating Synod on the number of cyclists and the goals of the tour. It was great to meet a number of other cyclists and some of the staff that has been instrument in organizing this Bike Tour.





Only 8 more sleeps till Seattle.
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Sunday, June 15, 2008

The countdown

Wow, I can't believe that the bike training is coming to an end. The last two weeks I've spent several days at my parents home in Alymer, Ontario. This enabled me to do some much needed hill training with two fellow cyclists from St. Thomas; Pete Vannoord and Andy Devries. They allowed me to tag along on their 140km jaunts. Although 5 rides does not make a hill climber, I do feel a tad more confident and am thankful to them for showing me the ropes.

As I type this my cycling clothes are scattered in a spare bedroom. My 'borrowed' hockey bag has taken up permanent residence in our kitchen and is filled with all the necessary camping equipment. Beside the hockey bag is a weight scale so I can constantly check how close I'm to the 60Ib limit.

In less than three days, my husband, Ralph and I are on our way to Grand Rapids to drop my gear and bike off. We will also make a brief appearance before Synod....another first for me! Below I have posted a photo of my bike and tent. I'm not sure which of these items I will spend the most time in or on.....I'm hoping it's the tent.
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March Mega fundraising crop

March Mega fundraising crop
What do you get when you put together a roomful of scrapbooking vendors, and scrapbookers or card making enthustics? I call it a great way to raise $9,000! Thanks again to all the participants, vendors and volunteers that helped in the kitchen and everyone else who played a part in both of the scrapbooking weekends.