Tidal Treasures at Maple Ridge Ride, October 12, 2013.

This ride was such a fitting end to our competitive season. It was a day all of us had worked hard to reach. It was a day of many firsts for our group as well. 
 Lynn and Paris rode their first 50 miles together.
I rode my first 50 miles, first Endurance ride.
 Kathleen rode her first ride without Lynn's guidance, and she and Ali rode their first LD.
Tammy and Troy got to compete together, and Tammy rode Wind on the first day of competition when he was fresh and ready.
Troy and Aziim rode their first competitive ride-and I know it won't be their last.
 Carrilee and Marie happily and efficiently crewed for 3 people, and made it look effortless.
And Todd crewed for 2 women, Lynn and myself-brave soul that he is, and he also made it look easy, when I know it wasn't.


This was a ride we all anticipated for our own reasons, it was a ride where we all found ourselves supporting each other, in an effort to see everyone succeed. When the day had come and we "were doing it-" as I said to Lynn a few times that day, it was full of ups and downs-smiles and a few tears that went with some scraps and scratches, and  tired bodies that had been pushed to their limits- but despite those ups and downs, it was a day where every single person on the TT team chose to shine, realize new things about themselves, and see goals achieved and dreams reached smiling as we watched each other with love and pride-

And Pam, although you were not able to be there with us, we missed you and knew that you were there with us every mile of the journey in spirit-thank you for your part in making this day happen!

 Congratulations to everyone- from riders to behind the scene people, kitchen ladies,  and crew!   Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make this day a reality!


It quite simply was for me, one of the best days ever, a day I felt thankful to be part of, a day that will forever be etched in my memory.   
Enjoy the video-