![]() We are halfway! Time to celebrate fresh sandwiches are made, the ice cream tubs andĬones come out of the truck, and everyone takes pictures of everyone to mark the Stop at one that looks interesting, and sure enough their wares entice severalĦ0 km into the ride, we arrive at the rest area to find most of the othersĪlready there. There are lots of mines in this area, and several gift shops peddling Symbolic of health, happiness and relaxation. ![]() Tribal cultures believed in wearing amethyst to prevent or cure drunkeness and Hues of purple, lilac and blue are due to the inclusion of iron and later Amethyst, the official gemstone of Ontario, and theīirthstone for February, is a variety of quartz, formed from solutionsĬrystallized in faults in the pre-Cambrian shield. What a great day this is to be alive and chasing a dream!Īrea of Northern Ontario is noted for amethyst mines. Spin smoothly along the shoulder of the highway a few bike lengths behind Dave. At peace with the world and my lot in it, I'm humming and singing as I Think about life, what's important and what's not. Today, and I don't much feel like racing, so ride on with Dave at a very relaxed Time of day, which really helps to create a serene and powerful presence around the memorial, the statue of Terry, and the wordsĬharles caught up with us while at the Memorial he's feeling a little draggy It'sĮarly in the morning and there are only a couple of other people here at this Memorial is beautifully situated, high on a hill overlooking Lake Superior and (To find out more, visit the website of the Terry Inspiration is very much alive today, 20 years later. ![]() Stories, yet each set out to overcome impossible odds and if successful, achieveĬompleted his run across Canada, yet he did achieve his goal, and his Terry Fox is one of my personal heroes, the other being with Lance Raised for cancer research, and some of the hurting has been stopped already. Thanks to his inspiration, millions and millions of dollars have been Since his death, his spirit lives on in annual runs every September. He got to Ontario people everywhere had gathered behind him and his incredibleĭetermination to overcome impossible odds. Running a marathon a day, starting in St. Suffering he saw in cancer wards, and his belief that with sufficient resourcesĪnd attention, the hurting could be made to stop. Terry Fox Foundation) His inspiration came from the pain and Km, near this site outside Thunder Bay, recurring cancer forced him to give upįox was running across Canada on one leg and one artificial leg in his Marathon Next stop is the Terry Fox Memorial, located about 12 km to the east of Thunderĭay, this outstanding young athlete had conquered five provinces by the time he ![]() On the road at about 8:30 a.m., we quickly find out way out of Thunder Robin's Donuts for coffee and cinnamon buns for breakfast. Karin, Jules, Karl, John and I leave around 8 a.m. That'll be at about 60 km into today's shorter distance of 117 km. Today we mark the halfway point in our journey across Canada, and meet atĪ rest stop on the highway for a group lunch and ice cream to celebrate. Were in no hurry to leave this morning since it's a special day. Would realize that anything’s possible if you try" Lake Superior: Thunder Bay ON to Tobermory ONīecause somewhere the hurting must stop." The Great Canadian Cycling Adventure - TDC 2000 - Around Lake SuperiorĬanada by Bicycle in the Tour du Canada 2000 ![]()
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