That's The Guy On TV!
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I believe in the idea that things happen for a reason. Often it makes little sense but sometimes it’s clear and defined. On the trip around Georgian Bay I was watching The Weather Network in an effort to determine how full my boots were going to get by the end of the day. Between two segments they ran a short feature on a guy named Trevor. He is riding his bicycle from Calgary to Newfoundland and back again to raise not only money but also awareness of Cancer and ways to beat it or at least reduce chances of having it find you. I’m always impressed by these people and their determination and drive. People with a spirit that most of us will never know. I remember saying “good for you man” out loud to the TV. After that I went about my business of packing up my gear to head out.
About two hours after that bit on TV I found myself on Highway 17, somewhere between Sudbury and North Bay…exactly where I’m not sure. Heading east I passed a cyclist heading west. My brief glance at this rider gave me cause to do a double take. “That’s the guy!” I said out loud inside my helmet. I stopped and turned around because I had to know for sure. I wasn’t sure because he was traveling completely alone. No support vehicle, no other riders…just him and the expanse of the highway. I past him again, now heading in the same direction. Looking again I was now sure. I pulled off at a conveniently located truck stop just mere feet away. Trevor pulled in and got off his bicycle.
“You’re the guy on TV…” I started. We spent nearly an hour in that little truck stop over a couple of warm cups of tea and a slice of home made mixed berry pie. Very quickly we became like old friends. Trevor’s a remarkable guy with an outlook on life that would be well suited to us all. He’s seen more of Canada than most of us will ever see. He has spent many nights outside with sometimes less than even a tent. As he recounted his journey so far there was never once a negative word, a complaint or regret. Just a focus on a goal…focus and yet the ability to take it all in simultaneously. That’s a skill.
Before long we parted ways, Trevor continuing west and I, east. I got rained on many times over the remainder of that day. It didn’t phase me a bit. If a guy like Trevor could do this all on his own, under his own power then I could shut up over some rain. For me if the hill is steep or the wind gusts, I just twist my wrist. Trevor has to dig down deep from somewhere else.
Please go visit Trevor…and if you can…make a donation. A worthy man and a very worthy cause.
www.thereandbackcanada.com
It was a lucky day for me and a chance encounter I won’t soon forget.
I believe in the idea that things happen for a reason. Often it makes little sense but sometimes it’s clear and defined. On the trip around Georgian Bay I was watching The Weather Network in an effort to determine how full my boots were going to get by the end of the day. Between two segments they ran a short feature on a guy named Trevor. He is riding his bicycle from Calgary to Newfoundland and back again to raise not only money but also awareness of Cancer and ways to beat it or at least reduce chances of having it find you. I’m always impressed by these people and their determination and drive. People with a spirit that most of us will never know. I remember saying “good for you man” out loud to the TV. After that I went about my business of packing up my gear to head out.
About two hours after that bit on TV I found myself on Highway 17, somewhere between Sudbury and North Bay…exactly where I’m not sure. Heading east I passed a cyclist heading west. My brief glance at this rider gave me cause to do a double take. “That’s the guy!” I said out loud inside my helmet. I stopped and turned around because I had to know for sure. I wasn’t sure because he was traveling completely alone. No support vehicle, no other riders…just him and the expanse of the highway. I past him again, now heading in the same direction. Looking again I was now sure. I pulled off at a conveniently located truck stop just mere feet away. Trevor pulled in and got off his bicycle.
“You’re the guy on TV…” I started. We spent nearly an hour in that little truck stop over a couple of warm cups of tea and a slice of home made mixed berry pie. Very quickly we became like old friends. Trevor’s a remarkable guy with an outlook on life that would be well suited to us all. He’s seen more of Canada than most of us will ever see. He has spent many nights outside with sometimes less than even a tent. As he recounted his journey so far there was never once a negative word, a complaint or regret. Just a focus on a goal…focus and yet the ability to take it all in simultaneously. That’s a skill.
Before long we parted ways, Trevor continuing west and I, east. I got rained on many times over the remainder of that day. It didn’t phase me a bit. If a guy like Trevor could do this all on his own, under his own power then I could shut up over some rain. For me if the hill is steep or the wind gusts, I just twist my wrist. Trevor has to dig down deep from somewhere else.
Please go visit Trevor…and if you can…make a donation. A worthy man and a very worthy cause.
www.thereandbackcanada.com
It was a lucky day for me and a chance encounter I won’t soon forget.
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