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Riders pedal past COVID challenges to help families in need

Posted on Sep 24, 2020 8:53:51 AM

The 2020 Ride Through The Rockies couldn’t have been more emblematic of the last six months. Many twists and turns, challenging ups and downs and riders going farther than they ever had before.

Since 2014, this event, sponsored by Star Building Materials, has brought the cycling community together and fundraised over $700,000 for Habitat for Humanity.

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Fundraising cyclists prove we're better together

Posted on Sep 27, 2019 4:59:11 PM

It is the beginning of the second day. Cyclists, Martine and Liz, are meeting for the first time on a bus shuttling them to the start of their 100 km plus ride. One will cycle towards Lake Louise, the other towards Kananskis. Later that day they will finish together hugging, with both of their lives changed. 

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7 things to warm your heart on a cold November day

Posted on Nov 20, 2017 4:40:12 PM

 

There's something bitter-sweet about the year coming to an end.

On the bitter side, there’s the weather (obviously), but on the sweet side, there’s the chance to look back and reflect on some pretty remarkable moments over the year.

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Ride through the Rockies provides passion with purpose

Posted on Sep 10, 2017 10:15:00 AM

"It's difficult to put into words the feeling of pride we take away from this experience. We understand the importance of family and community and this will be our inspiration on our 2017 ride."

 - Dan and Toni Crockett

 

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Introducing Sasha Petrovic: Ride through the Rockies Cyclist

Posted on Sep 8, 2017 1:42:36 PM

Sponsored by Star Building Materials, "Ride through The Rockies" challenges cyclists to complete a four day, 410-kilometre journey through the Rocky Mountains. Together they raise money for Habitat for Humanity to help local families build strength, stability and independence through affordable home ownership.

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Introducing Yan Shedrick: Ride Through the Rockies Cyclist

Posted on Sep 6, 2017 9:17:53 AM

"Great leaders don't set out to be a leader ... they set out to make a difference. It's never about the role-always about the goal".

Sponsored by Star Building Materials, "Ride Through The Rockies" challenges cyclists to complete a four day, 410-kilometre journey through the Rocky Mountains. Together they raise money for Habitat for Humanity to help local families build stability and independence through affordable homeownership.

Yan Shedrick (second from the right in the picture above) will be participating in his third consecutive ride this September. He speaks about how he got involved with RTTR and how his childhood passion for cycling made him a perfect fit. 

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Introducing Joel Souchotte: Ride Through the Rockies Participant

Posted on Aug 16, 2017 11:05:09 AM

"What started as a way to simply challenge myself physically has developed into something far more powerful for me on many levels".

- Joel Souchotte

Sponsored by Star Building Material, "Ride Through The Rockies" challenges cyclists to complete a four day, 410-kilometre journey through the Rocky Mountains. Together they raise money for Habitat for Humanity to help local families build stability and independence through affordable home ownership. 

Joel Souchotte will be participating in his third consecutive ride this September. Here's what he had to say about the annual fundraiser, his experience as a participant, and the impact it has.

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Ride Through the Rockies breaking the cycle of poverty

Posted on Sep 24, 2015 3:24:02 PM

On Thursday, September 24, 26 cyclists embarked on the first leg of a four day journey through the Rocky Mountains as participants of the second annual Ride Through the Rockies, sponsored by Star Building Materials. The ride began in Cochrane and over the next four days, the cyclists travelled to Canmore, Lake Louise, Kananaskis, and back to Cochrane – a 375 kilometre round-trip journey.

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