TRAINING SESSION JUNE 24TH

A second training session was held for the day riders and the around the lakers on a beautiful Sunday morning on June 24.  Arriving at the Millwards at 0800 were Bruce Ross, Cathy Henry, Tom Kent, Nicola Bradshaw, Cleo Kuijer, Mirella Innocentin, Terry Hunter, Andrew Marshall, John Lehnen, Ziggy Krueger.   Two groups were formed.  Ian led the day riders and Barry the around the lakers.  Everyone returned some 90 minutes (give or take) later where they enjoyed some cool drinks and a breakfast.

Bruce Ross, who rode around the lake last year, spoke about cycling safety, maintenance, rules of the road, hand signals, medical emergencies, rain and the like.  Everyone listened very intently to what he had to say, asked questions and gave commentary.  Bruce's experience and knowledge of cycling is top-notch.  We are fortunate to have him on Day 1 and Day 7 this year.  Thank you, Bruce.

BRuce

Nicola & Tom

Terry

Ziggy

Mirella, Cleo & Ian

John, Nicola, Tom, Andrew & Cathy

Ian & Cathy

Barry

As the writer is posting  this blog, we are approximately 13 days and 18 hours away from the start of the TOUR DU LAC on July 8th.  We know we have a super team of riders and look forward to having a safe and memorable adventure ahead of us.

Let us be mindful of our fellow cyclists and our cause, the NIAGARA HEART INVESTIGATIVE UNIT.  So keep cycling and keep those pledges coming.  It will be appreciated by all those who will benefit from this critical service.

As a provision of our insurance policy, it is necessary for all riders to have attended a training session.  In the event a rider has been unable to attend either session, then they will be contacted by Ian in the near future to make alternate arrangements.