Finish line

We have had a great day, relaxing and eating.  It is a very good feeling to be DONE.  I look at the weather outside and simply say:  "Let the wind blow as much as it wants. It does not impact me."

The last day's results very much exceeded my expectations.  I went into the last 24 hours with a simple goal of doing my best.  I did not expect to hit  a PB, simply because of the 22 days of 

"wear and tear".  My previous best for a 24 hour time trial had been 687 km when I qualified to do RAAM.  Weather wise this was the best day of the 23 days.

I am so grateful  for all the media exposure with Global TV, the Winnipeg Free Press, CJOB and of course big time with CHVN and Ignite 107.  Thank you all for believing in the value of an orphaned and abandoned child, now under the care of Mully Children's Family.

Also a big thank you to all who showed up at the finish line, and to those who sent a note, called, or emailed.  A  journey like this can feel very lonely at times.

A special word of thanks to Ruth who continuously goes beyond the call of duty keeping me on the bike and dealing with the rest of life at home, a task I can only imagine what it is like.  

I will add my "perspective" in future  blog entries.

God sustained me with energy and commitment.  Without the prayers of many of you, I would not have persevered.

Arvid