Pedal for the Planet on Pender was amazing---50 cyclists of all walks of life participated in one of the first events that will be happening across the country this summer! Seeing all the people and bikes on the lawn was very heartwarming and demonstrated that cycling on Pender is possible-- and its fun! It really means a lot to know that we have the support of our community. Thanks to everyone who came out, your pedalling, words of encouragement, volunteer time, and smiles are all part of our journey and part of a united canadian voice for strong action on climate change. Keep pedalling those hills, I promise they will get easier---and your bum will hurt less ;) Also, thanks for all the financial contributions they will really help to ensure we are well fed (since we will probably eat our weight in food everyday) and have a safe place to sleep throughout this crazy adventure!
I will just leave you with the Paul Hawken quote which was part of my speech at the event.
If you look at the science about what is happening
on earth and aren¹t pessimistic, you don¹t understand data. But if you
meet the people who are working to restore this earth and the lives of
the poor, and you aren¹t optimistic, you haven¹t got a pulse.
on earth and aren¹t pessimistic, you don¹t understand data. But if you
meet the people who are working to restore this earth and the lives of
the poor, and you aren¹t optimistic, you haven¹t got a pulse.
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