Saturday, July 23, 2011, our riders left Lockport at 0800. They were joined by Klaus Reimers (a full Day Rider) and rode approximately 55k to the Rainbow Bridge where they were given the "good to go" by Canada Customs. Ed Telenko, was waiting for them and was the first to welcome them back to Canada.
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| Arrival in Canada |
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| On their way to Christ Church |
The riders turned right and cycled to Christ Church where they met our other day riders. Anna and Emilio Raimondo, Shy Amlani, Matt Taylor, Carol Millward, Katherine D'Amico, Sharon Abbey and Doug Geddes (our support rider).
It was a wonderful reunion. Then all riders started their hot ride home.
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| Dr. Shy Amlani, Anna and Dr. Emilio Raimondo Lakeshore Cardiology |
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| Anna, Sharon, Katherine, Carol |
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| Doug& Matt |
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| Good to see you. |
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| Good to see you too |
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| And another good to see you |
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| Getting ready for the final ride home |
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Wait, one more hug |
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| Matt and Jake are off to St. Catharines |
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| Ziggy leaving Christ Church |
Ziggy, I have never been so proud of anyone as I am right now for you.
It must have been so bittersweet losing your family members this past month
from exactly what you were riding for . They were with you in spirit, the sun upon
your face and the wind at your back . Congratulations for a job well done girl !
Sharon Blakley
The riders cycled down River Road through Queenston, St. David's and then arrived at the St. Catharines Golf and Country Club where they were met by many family and friends. Cycling into the Golf Club parking lot was exhilarating and emotional. The pictures say it all!
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| Cyclying to St. Catharines |
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| Ian leading the way |
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| Almost there |
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Bring it home  Bruce |
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| A happy Ian |
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| Welcome home Shaun |
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| Shy, Jo (our driver) and Bruce |
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| A happy Barry |
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| Dan, Katherine, Jake |
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| Emilio and Anna |
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| Left to right: Jo, Shaun, Jake, Shy, Sharon, Ziggy, Matt, Anna, Emilio, Terry C. Klaus, Carol, Barry, Katherine, Dan, Ian, Terry H. Bruce |
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| Sitting: Jake, Shaun, Jo, Carol, Katherine Standing: Shy, Sharon, Ziggy, Matt, Anna, Emilio, Terry C. Klaus, Barry, Dan, Ian Terry H., Bruce |
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| From left to right: Jo, Shaun, Jake, Shy, Sharon, Ziggy, Matt, Anna, Emilio, TerryC., Klaus, Carol, Barry, Katherine, Ian, Terry H., Bruce |
All can attest that it was getting pretty hot on the asphalt parking lot, so all were invited for food and refreshments inside the club. A beautiful Tour du Lac cake was cut to congratulate all the riders and thank Rotary, May Court, Performance Cars and all our sponsors for their support.
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| The reception |
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| The Take it to Heart - Tour du Lac Cake |
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| Ian (representing Rotary) Melody (May Court) and Shaun (PerformanceCars) cutting the cake. |
Please feel free to send your congratulations, comments or photos (Jpg) to millward@vaxxine.com and I will gladly post them for you.
THE TOUR DU LAC COMMITTEE
Chairman - Ian Forbes
Barry Millward
Carol Millward
Bruce Ross
Dan Toppari
Shaun Bos
Matt Taylor
Jim Howes
Ed Telenko
Cathy Henry
Lisa Raham
Jim Hooper
John Teibert, Ex officio
Melody Cunningham, Ex officio
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