The second annual Cyclebetes Cross-Canada National Relay kicked off this past Saturday from Blackrock Beach in Halifax, NS. We were treated to a very sensation send-off, with a representative from the Mayor’s office, the local MLA, Pharmasave Atlantic, a live band, and a BBQ breakfast. Before departing, the Maritimes team took a quick dip in the Atlantic Ocean, and we were on our way!
Our Norco tandem bicycle (the new and improved “Diabetsey II”) took us through Halifax on our first day and into Moncton, NB for our first camp. The Maritimes team spent the second day touring the tandem through Moncton and up to Sussex with the Mike’s Bike shop – Cyclebetes 200km Community ride. Riders from the area came out to support the cause, raising a total of 1$3,000 big ones for JDRF.
For our Day 3, we hit the road again, on our way to Woodstock, and while there weren’t any bands playing… the team members were rockin it! This team’s not messing around, there’s a disease to be cured, and they’re going to help make it happen. Along our way we have been treated to some true east coast generosity as we’re made stops along the route at community Pharmasave stores. The stores made donations to our cause, provided water, and made sure that we were fully stocked with supplies for the riders.
Today: Quebec City here we come
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It may be March break for millions of students across Canada, but Juvenile Diabetes doesn’t take a break… and neither do the leadership students hosting Spin-a-thon for juvenile diabetes research, across Canada. From the end of March through June Cyclebetes Spin-a-Thons will be rockin’ it from coast to coast. North Delta Secondary school in British Columbia gears up!
Have a school that you think may want to get involved, host a Spin-a-thon, make a difference… find out all about the program
Author: Cheryl Wilson-Stewart Director of school initiatives. “Our responsibility is to mentor and support these young people they are outstanding!” She is also the founder of Mindblasting and author of several creativity curriculum in use throughout the world, Cheryl is a consultant to both business and education sectors.
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He was just looking for a free snowboarding pass when he applied for a bus boy position at the top of North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain, but Anthony Sedlak got more than he asked for. Within the year he moved from the front of the house to the back of the house where he found he passion for cooking and a love of food. Since then, Anthony Sedlak has:
worked his way through the kitchen at Grouse Mountain’s fine dining restaurant, The Observatory, where his last position was that of Executive Chef.
completed his BC Chefs’ Apprenticeship through Vancouver Community College.
moved to West London to work at La Trompette restaurant
Won a silver medal at the 2006 Hans Bueschken World Junior Chef Challenge in New Zealand
won Food Network’s Superstar Chef Challenge II
has hosted his own show on the Food Network call “The Main“.
and is now the Executive Chef at Vancouver’s newest restaurant, The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe
All Anthony was looking for was a free snowboarding pass, but he got more than he was looking for.
Now Anthony’s giving something back, something that will take a bite out of Type 1 diabetes
Anthony has taken a renewed interest in cycling as a way to stay healthy and active as he puts in long hours at his new restaurant. In doing so, he has been riding a new Norco road bike throughout the streets Vancouver, and has decided to auction it off as a way to raise awareness and help find a cure.
But the Norco bike is just one of the ingredients in this sweet auction, Anthony Sedlak has also offered to prepare one of his signature, five star meals for you and 9 people of your choosing, this spring… right in your home!
When will you get another opportunity to do this?
While it’s hard to put a price on a slick road bike, an excellent meal, and the company of one of Canada’s hottest young Chefs… we’ll start the bidding at $4,000 and let you decide what it’s worth!
What’s for dinner you say?
If you’re the winning bidder, that’s something that you and Anthony will sit down and decide together…
Author: Grant Daisley Marketing manager of Cyclebetes and Capilano University student that’s an arms reach away from his degree. Catch up with me on twitter or on facebook.
Her name is “Dia-Betsy”… She was custom built Norco Road Tandem – specifically designed to take on the task of delivering on a promise. Cure Juvenile Diabetes
This mission was not top secret. It was not one that was meant to be taken lightly. It was one that would challenge some – pushing them beyond the “norm”!
Dia-Betsy will endure almost 10,000kms in her quest.
She would fight through: Hurricane Bill, battered roads, unexpected construction, surprise monsoons, early mornings, late nights, and over 100 legs and feet pushing her further… so far, most people would quite, give up, beg for mercy. But not Dia-Betsy. She begged for more – craved it, it was what she was built to do, it is the only thing she knows – Ride On!
Dia-Betsy and the rest of her team will finishing their epic journey this coming weekend with a big welcoming at Lumbermans Park in Stanley Park (Vancouver BC) on Saturday, before making their way to Willows beach in Victoia BC for the final wrap-up on Sunday. Come out and support the ride. Maybe even get your picture with Dia-Betsy!
If you have any question or would like more information email info@cyclebetes.com or if you would like to support the cause, you can make a donation here
Author: Grant Daisley Marketing manager of Cyclebetes and Capilano University student that’s an arms reach away from his degree. If you haven’t already, you can subscribe to our blog and recieve all our updates and happenings.
Photos: Carey Tarr, freelance photojournalist, is traveling with the Cyclebetes team from coast to coast, documenting the journey. Enjoy. To see more of Carey’s amazing work, visit her website at www.careytarr.com.
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