A Boost, An iPod…and the undershirt is gone. 

Next up…the Coquihalla!!!

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Waiting for 6:00am start

We are so ready!

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And it begins.

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Friendly weather for a great start!

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Proof For Guinness

The morning paper with today’s date. 

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The big start

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News Coverage

So far there have been two articles covering Arvid’s ride before it starts. The links are below!

Winnipeg Sun

Winnipeg Free Press

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Verse: Day 1

Each morning, the crew is giving Arvid a “Verse of the Day.” Today’s comes from Proverbs 16:3, and reads, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” May the ride and mission achieve its purpose!

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One last detail

Dash cam is now secure thanks to duct tape

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Repositioning

Part of the pre-trip preparation was to get both of our rental vans from Winnipeg to Vancouver. As one of the drivers charged with this task, I met a lot of cyclists in the process of self-contained solo attempts.

The attached picture was my favourite personalities whom I encountered. Please read the sign on his cart.

Also, laying  down on opposite side,in the shade, is a very large German Shepherd!

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Ready to rock’n roll!

We think?

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This stuff takes longer than you’d think!!!

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Prep Day!!!

Ya gotta start with breakfast right?

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2016 Video Promo

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Project Description

To read the full project description, download the PDF.

Participate

To participate by riding your bike in support of MCF, download the PDF.

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!

Video

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.

Media Contact

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