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Night and sleep 

No sleeping for Arvid. 1 hour here 30 minutes there. I (Martine )had 5 hours straight in a warm bed and I want to complain “I did not have enough sleep” As soon I start my shift and follow Arvid

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Moon over Edmundston

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Entering St Pascal

A québécois cyclist joins Arvid for a few minutes as he bikes in to St Pascal (QC) while Isaac catches it on video. 

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Edmundston!

Arvid pedalled in to Edmundston a few minutes ago and promptly climbed in to the van bed for a 2.5 hour night. Weldon & Arlene went to work on bike maintenance in the Tim Hortons parking lot.  We are so

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Thoughts from the crew

1. Arvid has less than 1000 km left. I don’t know how I would pedal 1000 km to save my life. Watching Arvid every day on the road increases my respect and admiration for his character and resolve. He is

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While we wait out the rain storm 

Arvid eats, naps, enjoys a spot of tea and listens to encouraging emails and comments. 

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We have officially had enough rain …

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Flat tire right in front of a close garage -Crevaison en face d’un garage fermé 

Sylvain you are the champion of the day ! Bravo ! 

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It’s fun -c’est plaisant

Signature requirement ! It s fun to find people and share who is Arvid? what is grandpascan ? MCF Thanks for your signature. 

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Unsolicited generosity -Don spontané

In Sainte-Sophie, Quebec   This lady approached us to give a donation.Merci to all who is giving along the road.  

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Arvid got drenched in Gatineau

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Navigating 

Now that we are in eastern Canada, we have the task of navigating and ensuring that Arvid does not take any wrong roads. We have 73 pages of maps and directions along with reference points from Google Earth. In addition

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Gatineau

Pouring rain, thunder and lightning as we navigate the roads of Gatineau

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IftR

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Keep those comments coming 

You have no idea how much your comments/emails buoy his spirits. 

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Project Description

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GrandpasCan 2020 Training

Arvid's stats are updated daily in an online spreadsheet. Click here.

Prayer Requests

May 20: As the ride begins, pray that we will have strength equal to the task ahead!

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About MCF

Charles Mulli is a former street child from the slums of Kenya. He became extremely successful in business, but then God called him to give it all up and care for the orphaned and abandoned children still on the streets in Kenya. Charles Mulli is the founder and CEO of Mully Children's Family. To learn more about MCF, click here.

Arvid's Role

God has called me (Arvid) to be an ambassador for Mully Children's Family. I have chosen to use ultramarathon cycling as my platform from which to fulfill this calling. You can follow my ride, here, at www.grandpascan.com/ride. To read more about me and my story, click here.

Donate

I am asking you to help. I am trying to raise funds for the ongoing and capital expenses for the child mothers program at MCF. This program provides the critical life skills the young mothers need. To learn more about donating, click here.

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