Blog Archives

Ice cream

There is always time for ice cream even at 9:15am especially when you are up all the time. 

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Be strong !

Be strong in the Lord !  Arvid you are such a great example for all the world to see   As member of the support crew we are privilege to witness such strength 

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Vermillion 20km

Encore – again  Up hill I always why there are more up than down? 

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Oh Ontario ! 

Here is this beautiful Ontario there are lots of up hill and down the hill.  Lakes and humongous musquitoes And our spirit is strong

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Have you ever tried walking through a drive-thru?

Arlene thought she would try it but it is not that straightforward. Standing in line with the cars is an odd feeling. Reason for this is that the van (with the bike mounted in top) is too high for the

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Arvid’s ‘night’

Arvid stopped at midnight and slept for two hours. He was then slowly roused back to consciousness with a hot coffee and bagel. His injuries are most painful and sensitive first thing in the morning so it is slow moving.

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Manitoba/Ontario border

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Welcome to Ontario!

Just crossed the border into Ontario; yours to discover. 

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A whole new meaning to ‘air dry’

Trying to get Arvid’s warm shirt dry before he needs it for night riding. 

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A nap

A 30 minute nap (earlier today) followed by a burger compliments of Walker’s hit the spot. Then a quick ‘bird bath’ and he was ready to go. 

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Traffic 

Leaving Winnipeg and heading to the Whiteshell the traffic has been unbelievable. I suppose people are heading to cottage country for the weekend.  That, along with construction and no shoulder to speak of has made it a treacherous ride for

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Blessed are friends

Willy and Betty so nice to see you in the middle of nowhere! We are almost in Ontario

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Generosity and encouragement 

Merci thank you Greg for your generosity  Arvid really enjoyed the burger 👍

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Winnipeg Legislative building

Awesome to witness Josh the nurse changing the bandages and son Paul giving strategic secrets

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Flowers on the road side and donations

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Project Description

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GrandpasCan 2020 Training

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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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