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2:30 AM

Arvid made it close to Calgary. About 40kms out of downtown. He is now taking a shower and is gonna get some sleep. We will update on the departure in the early hours.

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2am

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Just past midnight.

Arvid has a nice down hill and cruising at 55kmh. Drover switch and we are off.

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Timmy’s

Just went through Canmore and got a couple of coffees and donuts for Arvid and the crew. We are on pace so far and will probably go til about 3 am.

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Friends on the side of the road

It’s great to see the support. Marylin was Arvid and Ruths basement occupant. She and her family followed us online and then found us on the road.

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From grandpa Arvid on the road

A shout out to all the faithful followers from NKMB, 100 Huntley Street and everybody else.

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For all you night Owls…

We will be streaming live @ 11pm central time. Check us out on Ustream.

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At Smittys

Finally stopped for some lunch. Getting Arvid some Fettucini Alfredo

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Close to Golden

A redbull hand off and he’s off. Crew is off into Golden to food, gas and supplies.

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Speeding downhill

Arvid @ Rogers Pass Summit

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Way past lunch…

It’s 3:26 pm and a greasy lunch is not in sight. Chips and coke won’t get you to Halifax. We are just shy of Golden AB. So basically lunch will have to wait till supper. But he’s still going strong,

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Riding in style

This is how we the crew cruise around Arvid. Having fun actually but tired too. 🙂

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Nearing the 650 km mark, (and first time zone change) we are reminded that there are always new obstacles to be faced with.

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Climbing

Just shy of 600km. Huge climbs in between which really take a tremendous amount of effort! Don’t know how Arvid does it but he manages to climb them all so far. Thank the Lord for the great weather thus far.

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Finally some breakfast

Arvid had done about 40km before breakfast. Left at 5:30 this morning after 1hour and 30 min of sleep.

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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.

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