JULY 14, 2012 - The Tour du Lac riders and drivers are in the final stretch and are getting ready for their exciting ride home.
But First........The Last Reading of The Leader
Probable departure time of 0830 from Lockport with scenic routes planned for both sides of the Niagara River. The TDL TEAM is planning on crossing the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge at approximately 1200 to 1230 then meeting up with Day Riders* at the Brock Monument parking lot in Queenston. It is there that they will begin their 38K cycle home to the St. Catharines Golf and Country Club where they will be greeted by family and friends at approximately 14:45.
*Today's Day riders: Bruce Ross (from Lockport), Jason Dell, Nicola Bradshaw, John D'Ambrosio, Emilio Raimondo
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| Fort Niagara State Park USA |
We are all wishing them a safe journey home and are so proud of all they have accomplished.
The Tour du Lac cyclists and drivers have just cleared Canadian Customs and Immigration at the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge @ 11:15 this morning. They will wait for the Day Riders at the Brock Monument and then proceed home.
On Queenston - Lewiston Bridge
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| Changing a Flat |
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| NOTL |
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Peller Estates
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After cycling over Lock 1 the team stopped for a photo at the Rotary Lakeshore Sign
Meeting TDL Escort Vehicle
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| Drivers Tom and Fred the first to arrive |
ARRIVED back home at 14:45 PM. The cyclists were escorted by a Fire Department Command vehicle and entered the parking lot to find a St. Catharines Fire Department Pumper Truck (Station 6) providing a welcome home arch of misted water for the riders to cycle through before being greeted by many family and friends cheering them on. It was quite the moment.
Dr. Emilio Raimondo & John D'Ambrosio (two of our Day 7 riders)
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| The Tour du Lac Team July 14, 2012 |
After the riders were greeted by their loved ones in a very warm parking lot, a reception was held inside the Golf Club for all. Ian spoke about the ride, the riders, committee members and sponsors. He introduced Dr. Sven Pallie, NHS chief of Cardiology, Roseanne Morissette of Performance Cars, Sandra Rothram of the May Court Club, Melody Cunningham and Cathy Henry of Take It To Heart, and together he and Barry unveiled and presented a cheque in the sum of $40,000.00 for the benefit of the Heart Investigative Unit (HIU).
Bruce and Lynnda Ross- Affordable Roofing Sponsor
Barry & Carol Millward
Joanne Maxwell - Driver
The Leader is put to rest along with Larry, Andrew and Tom
Meeting TDL Escort Vehicle
