A Three hour tour ;)

My last blog, I’m not sure if anyone reads them , I know Elizabeth does but I encourage her to read them ;)

One of my favourite rides of the year was also my longest both in kms and time .

I decided to slow down and enjoy ,

get off my bike take some pictures.

When I finally arrived home Liz is kind of anxious, annoyed and asking the question where have you been?

I was getting worried something happened..

“ I sent you a message, Elizabeth said “

“ but I was live streaming , I said and didn’t get it “

If I could insert a picture here it would be of a babbling brook that I was live streaming from… get it , live streaming, , I was listening and watching the babbling brook…

Ok, let’s keep going. another favourite location not far from the brook.

there’s some land for sale..note to self check out the price when I get home it feels so good down here. ( $1.4 million for the land, no house, no barn, but it does have the babbling brook, so I’ll think about it )

I’m taking pictures, of the journey, so much to see, I wish I could share them all but I’m more attached to the feeling and as a viewer you probably wouldn’t see them the same way ..

When you slow down and take the time to appreciate where you are, who you’re with , what you see when you really look and listen, then you’ll reap the rewards Trust me they’re worth the time invested in your life .

We’re all different that’s what makes life interesting, find your passion!

Not everyone will stop and talk to horses but what if you did give a horse a nay or two and he responded back with a few to you and all of a sudden I’m rhyming too.

This could happen to you , hahaha, sorry just a bit of comic relief to lighten the mood.. ( FYI, I did talk to the horses )

Needless to say I had a great ride , and was fortunate enough to raise some money for a very worthwhile cause TheGreatCycleChallenge

Thank You, to all my Family and Friends for your wonderful support,

I sincerely appreciate your kindness.

Until the next time

Phil , Philip , Flip, Flipper

Madi and I, both completed our ride goals today, together

One month , and many hours of rides later we did it !

We don’t do it for the glory, we do it for children we’ll probably never meet.

Without the support of all our family and friends we are just out there riding our bikes.

Thank You everyone for your kind words and financial contributions.

In these economic time it still surprises how generous everyone has been over the years I’ve been riding in TheGreatCycleChallenge.

2Swans a swimming, there was 4 but that doesn’t sound as good

Another windy ride and my first time caught in the rain.. seems I’m a fair weather rider

It was another quiet ride today with more time for inner reflection.

I’ve noticed while riding there are spots, places that I ride through that feel good.

It’s hard to describe , but yesterday while riding, it’s windy, a bit cool, misty rain and as I round the corner the sun comes out, the fresh cut field is golden.

I feel the warmth from the sun on my face and I find myself smiling ;)

I start to purposely turn my bike and for a moment I’m lost in the feeling.

Just like life itself I’m quickly brought back to reality by a big truck quickly passing me and the clouds and wind start blowing again…

Like a golfer with the perfect hit , I’ll be out there again chasing that euphoric riding experience ;)