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Arvid’s Reflections July 8 Difficult Stage part 2

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Arvid’s Reflections July 8 Difficult Stage Part 1

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A Little Perspective

This is Paul writing from at home (Winnipeg) here. I wanted to give things a little perspective. Arvid’s been riding ultra-marathon distances for over 15 years. But he’s a much different rider than he was 15 years ago. At the

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Morning fog out of Marathon, ON

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July 8 Morning in Marathon, ON, after 2 hours of sleep

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Working on to Marathon

Arvid is still working his way to Marathon. It’s slow going through the many climbs. We have very little network coverage right now. So unless you work the night shift it might be time for bed.

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Climbing and Down Again just outside of Nipigon ON

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Some thoughts on Ontario

From Henry P in the RV:”ON yours to discover. Yeah, because there are no signs!” After missing the turn off to Thunder Bay Arvid: “Someone needs to buy ON a level. I thought the climbing was done.”

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Into the night

It’s almost full dark now. The fog is very thick now and the temperature is going down. We can only see about 50m in front of us. Anything could be out there. It’ll make seeing traffic coming in front and

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Stopping for coffee

The support crew just stopped for coffee and the bathroom at a small gas station on the side of the road. This was by far the most interesting stop so far. As one of us said: “There are some things

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Another amazing view

It’s too bad Arvid has to work so hard during the climbs. The views are just awesome.

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The View

Arvid’s current view. The scenery out here is amazing.

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Rain again

It’s raining again. It’s very cold and Arvid has put on heavy rain gear. He also suggested that as the newbie on the Stephen should run behind the van so he knows what it’s like.

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Cell reception

The country side is beautiful but the cell reception is terrible. We’ll try to get as much out as we can when we have coverage. Arvid gets enough radio reception for his radio and can listen to the weather. It’s

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Perfect hand-off

Josh and Vic serving breakfast

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