Greetings from camp! I rolled into Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon, WA just after 3pm — 130km and about five hours after leaving the start line in Surrey. The morning got off to a bit of a hectic start; I arrived at the start line with plenty of time to spare, only to find that I’d left my helmet and gloves — fairly important pieces of kit — at home in Vancouver. Thankfully I was able to race out to New West and borrow a helmet from my dad (thanks!) and I was soon on the road. Many (many, many) miles later, I’m now at the halfway point, enjoying a beverage and waiting for my time in the massage tent (7:15 — if I can stay awake that long).

Thank you so much for your support! There are over two thousand riders this year and we collectively raised over $9.2 million — up from the $6.9 million raised last year. $3,170 of that were fund that you helped me raise Last year’s funds are already being put to work; they helped purchase a second PET scanner for the BC Cancer Agency. To all those who donated to my ride: thank you. There is still time to donate; please encourage your friends and coworkers to visit http://grahamballantyne.com/ridetoconquercancer

If you get this in time, be sure to watch the CTV evening news tonight; they covered the ride today from the ground and the air, and are at camp now.

You can keep up with my progress at http://twitter.com/gnb

Thanks again, you don’t know how much I appreciate your support!