August 22,2025.

A month ago I was afraid to ride my bike because of lack of energy!

Gradually there were good afternoon rides. The children needing cancer treatment go through this constantly. This morning the plans got rolling and I completed the 10 km timed trial ride!

I showed up and had lots of help and encouragement.

The time was the slowest in all the recreational group but I am the only woman who is still riding after Birthday 82. Going keeps you going!!!

August 14,2025

I rode a long ride yesterday.

I was so excited to see my supporters making donations. I think I sent all of the correct notes of 'thanks'.

Today my eye specialist says the cataract surgery has been A+, and the drops are holding Glaucoma at bay. That means I'm confident to ride because I can see!

The appointment was very early, so my ride will be short today.

Donations to the riders continues till the end of August as we ride to our km challenges.

Tuesday is shining brighter

The ride today was earlier than any this August. I feel less bothered in the morning now from the contaminated water destroying my gut twice in 3 weeks. I have sponsors pushing me now and David suggested today’s route. I enjoy the people and places along the way! Grandson from Vancouver is arriving soon and then I take him to visit his cousins for his #15 Birthday treats in Calgary!

Friday August 8

The rain continued through the night. The outdoors low spots are still draining water.

The Coffee group Ladies was my priority for this morning where I shared my progress on this GCC.

The August 13 Wednesday Matching Day news is exciting! Next action is to let my email donor letter people know that is the day I want support because it really helps the Kids more.

So if you are just browsing my page, this is a nudge to consider a donation to make sure the whole match amount goes to this important research.

August 7, Thursday

The weather forecast had a 'rain and thunder storm later in day' of 30% chance.

I felt as if the start switch was broken all morning!

After 12;30 antibiotics, I got the bike onto the driveway and once I headed west the rolling went well. I had a route to a stretch of new pavement in mind but could see a dark cloud really close.

It was fun to see a group of children out with the Pedalheads bike camp. At 12 km, I walked up 3/4 of Sikome Hill climb! I found a surprise at mailbox stop before getting home; Marie's bouquet of flowers in a very thick card. That was a reward for going another km loop to stop at the box!

August 6 Ride two

Thanks to my ski friend ,Tom W. who rides with friends every Wednesday, I enjoyed a long ride in my favourite Fish Creek paths today!

It was definitely a ride that was a lot about socializing,

After about 4 hours, we had travelled 20 km.

My bike worked very well after the crankshaft clean up. I walked the top of the steep climbs so my muscles could work longer. Tomorrow will likely be a short ride in under 45 minutes.

Tuesday August 5

My wheels were given cleaning service on August 1 after my first ride, but they have been parked.

I've had another round of illness from contaminated water I consumed on July 15. This round is worse than the first but the antibiotics are reducing the worst symptoms.

I see the sun shining and I may have energy to just loop around my local streets, very near home, to add 3 km this evening.

August 2 Setback

The morning was going well because it wasn't raining and David and I could do the front yard grass cutting and matching garden jobs before I would do a ride.

Recovery from the e-coli threw a curve. the tummy rumbles hit and it occurred to me I had accidentally consumed lactose loaded food on Friday! I'm not riding today.

I will try 5 km in the morning tomorrow and maybe some later in the day!

Day One

August 1seemed far away until I became ill from an e-coli variation of bacteria on July16.

My daily riding goals are reduced now. My doctor says I'm recovering well, but this makes a serious change in my energy levels!

I have a lot more empathy now for patients doing the chemo with various cancer treatments.

Instead of a 10 km ride, I may have to choose two 5km rides in a day. I used to easily ride 20 km in one ride...............