Andrew Dickson’s Canadian adventure gets underway

After a calamitous beginning to his Canadian adventure when his bike got stuck at Heathrow Airport, Edinburgh man Andrew Dickson has finally started his amazing 5000 mile cycle ride across Canada.

His first camping night went well in woods near Harrison Hot Springs then he headed to Hope where he received his first on-the-road donation from Milly at the Hope library/community centre.

Andrew then wore almost every piece of clothing to drop down from Allison Pass summit to Manning Park Resort for breakfast before crossing the Cascade mountain range which runs from Alaska, south through Canada and towards Southern USA. His second climb of the day saw him reach Summer Pass summit (1282m) and he camped at Kennedy Lake on Saturday night.

Andrew then camped above the Similkameen River in the valley of the same name about 10 miles west of Keremeos then by chance he called in at the KCafe in Keremeos for breakfast. The place was really busy with locals and the service was quick and friendly and the food excellent which was ideal for a touring cyclist.

Unlike most other charity rides, Andrew is cycling alone and unsupported, with all the necessary equipment, camping gear and clothing being carried on his bike.

The trip, which is totally self-funded, will hopefully raise money for three very worthwhile charities that in their own ways help to make a real difference in the treatment and care of children and young people in hospital.

The chosen charities are: The Craig Gowans Memorial Fund, Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh (FACE) and the Sick Kids Friends Foundation.

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