Hi everyone! I've decided that I'll be biking from Chelsea to Kingston and back on the 5th and 6th of August. To see the details on the route I'll be taking.... go to this link:
http://www.gobiking.ca/perth-kingston/index.html
or you can type Ottawa to Kingston on google maps and look at the "walking" route.
I'll be leaving from my home just off Larrimac, Chelsea early wednesday morning full of toast and eggs. It is about 200 km to Kingston so I'll be bringing a lot of water and chocolate to make sure I survive the long trip. I've never attempted a bike this long before but I'm confident that I'll have more than enough time to complete the ride within the two days. When I arrive in Kingston in the late afternoon or early evening, I'll be setting up camp at rideau acres campground (http://www.rideauacres.com/e-home.html).
I have a compact tent that I'll stuff into my back-pack. It will take up a lot of room but I should have enough space for my flat kit, water and food.
For now, I'm just counting down the work days until the 5th. I'm keeping in shape by biking to and from work (though it is only a 24km round trip). Hopefully, there will be no storm during my ride. I barely managed to pull off a 90km ride during the downpour last week so I've had a bit of practice. It's still unpleasant to be completely drenched so I'm hoping for clear skies.
Remember, this ride is a fundraiser for my exchange to Bolivia and Perth with Canada World Youth starting August 25th. I'm still short of the $2500 mark, so any donation you can make is greatly appreciated. Donations can be made at this site: http://www.canadaworldyouth.org/en/Content.aspx?PageId=201&Volunteer=d9533d9914410 or by a check payable to Canada World Youth. More information on Canada World Youth below. (CWY website: http://www.canadaworldyouth.org/en/Splash.aspx).
Thank you for your support!
- Canada World Youth has been running its programs for 37 years. It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that offers international educational programs to youth between the ages of 17 and 24.
- Canada World Youth's mission is to increase the ability of people, and especially young people, to participate actively in the development of just, harmonious and sustainable societies.
- During my exchange, which will be six months long, I will live in two communities (one in Camiri, Bolivia and one in Perth) and carry out volunteer work projects with a group of other Canadians and youth volunteers from the exchange country.
- Through the CWY program, I will discover new realities, explore different cultures, and learn other languages.
- Canada World Youth is not just about travel. CWY programs make it possible for young people from all around the world to live and work in different communities in an active way, learning more about community and international development.
- Canada World Youth offers an educational program that will allow me to develop professional and personal skills.
- Many universities and colleges in Canada recognize the educational value of the CWY program and grant school credits to youth volunteers.
- The CWY program will equip me with many useful skills for the future, a better understanding of global issues, and the ability to contribute to and play a more active role in my community and Canadian society in general.
- One of my commitments to CWY is to fundraise $2,500. By supporting CWY, you will be making it possible for young people like me to take part in the CWY experience.
- Canada World Youth is a registered charity organization. CWY will issue tax receipts for donations of $20 or more.
http://www.canadaworldyouth.org/en/Content.aspx?PageId=201&Volunteer=d9533d9914410
Thanks for your support.
Connor
