BEYOND YOUR EYE PRODUCTIONS
GearUp4CF 2013 - Paul Underhill in Creston, BC
Jun 30, 2013
On the day we finish the ride and arrive in Banff, I wanted to post one more interview with another person I greatly admire for attempting the GearUp4CF ride. Paul reminds me about the important of “balance.” While many of us are able to ignore signals from the body or put off taking care of ourselves, people with cystic fibrosis and those with lung transplants must necessarily be more vigilant than the rest of us. Paul explains how his new lungs mentally affect his ride.
Paul Underhill is one of the three riders with cystic fibrosis on the 9 day GearUp4CF ride. Only two years ago, Paul received a life-saving double lung transplant and with his new lungs, he has become a skilled cyclist to the point where he could consider riding GearUp4CF. Amazing.
If you’re able, please support my ride. Or if you’d prefer, here’s the link to Paul’s ride. All funds go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada and you will receive a tax receipt. Thank you!
Paul Underhill is one of the three riders with cystic fibrosis on the 9 day GearUp4CF ride. Only two years ago, Paul received a life-saving double lung transplant and with his new lungs, he has become a skilled cyclist to the point where he could consider riding GearUp4CF. Amazing.
If you’re able, please support my ride. Or if you’d prefer, here’s the link to Paul’s ride. All funds go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada and you will receive a tax receipt. Thank you!
GearUp4CF 2013 - Mike Hamilton in Rossland, BC
Jun 28, 2013
This interview with Mike Hamilton was done on DAY 5 as we were mentally preparing for DAY 6 and a massive climb up to the Kootenay Pass Summit. In an earlier video with Mike, he talked about having cystic fibrosis and in this one, he explains how he is keeping himself healthy on the ride. Cystic fibrosis is such a complex disease and it affects the whole body but certainly for GearUp4CF, Mike has to be particularly concerned with lung function and avoiding a lung infection. These are daily concerns for people with CF. It is truly amazing to me that Mike is doing this ride, and doing so well. Awe-inspiring!
I’ve said this before but I’m doing this ride because I felt moved to do more for cystic fibrosis after doing our documentary, LACE BITE. Not only are my thoughts with all of the people living with cystic fibrosis, those lost because of the disease, and all the many friends and family affected...but I’m always thinking about the Longest Game 4 CF players. Those 40 women who dug so deep to finish that game. Because of my work hours, I’m often tired and kind of used to it. However, the exhaustion I feel daily and having to get up each day and get back on the saddle to attempt yet another mountain summit and another long distance... The players in LACE BITE did not have the luxury of a full night’s sleep...not once in those 10 days. I once again, salute the LG4CF players and what they did for cystic fibrosis.
I am so very close to my fundraising goal and I’m so grateful to all who have supported me. If you’re able, please support my ride. Or if you’d prefer, here’s the link to Mike’s ride. All funds go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada and you will receive a tax receipt.
Be sure to check out the daily photos and videos we’ve posted about GearUp4CF on the Beyond Your Eye Productions and Lace Bite - The Movie Facebook pages. You do not need a Facebook account to view these public pages.
I’ve said this before but I’m doing this ride because I felt moved to do more for cystic fibrosis after doing our documentary, LACE BITE. Not only are my thoughts with all of the people living with cystic fibrosis, those lost because of the disease, and all the many friends and family affected...but I’m always thinking about the Longest Game 4 CF players. Those 40 women who dug so deep to finish that game. Because of my work hours, I’m often tired and kind of used to it. However, the exhaustion I feel daily and having to get up each day and get back on the saddle to attempt yet another mountain summit and another long distance... The players in LACE BITE did not have the luxury of a full night’s sleep...not once in those 10 days. I once again, salute the LG4CF players and what they did for cystic fibrosis.
I am so very close to my fundraising goal and I’m so grateful to all who have supported me. If you’re able, please support my ride. Or if you’d prefer, here’s the link to Mike’s ride. All funds go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada and you will receive a tax receipt.
Be sure to check out the daily photos and videos we’ve posted about GearUp4CF on the Beyond Your Eye Productions and Lace Bite - The Movie Facebook pages. You do not need a Facebook account to view these public pages.
GearUp4CF 2013 - George Keulen in Osoyoos, BC
Jun 26, 2013
Well it’s finally here. We are in the midst of the 2013 GearUp4CF ride. All the training and planning is now behind me and I am in the thick of some of the hardest rides of my life, not to mention, the hardest over-all physical challenge. On DAY 3, in Osoyoos, BC, I got to catch up with George Keulen. If you remember from an earlier video blog, he had a double lung transplant and on top of that, still endures the health complications associated with having cystic fibrosis in the rest of his body. One of the things that amazes me about George is how upbeat he is, and how forthcoming he is. In doing so, he increases awareness about the monumental challenges associated with cystic fibrosis. When I struggle on the ride, I’m reminded by my conversations with George that I can always find a little more in the tank. I am in awe of you George.
If you can give to the cystic fibrosis cause, please support my ride. All funds go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada and you will receive a tax receipt. Or if you’d prefer, here’s the link to George’s ride. I very much appreciate anything you can do and I’m so grateful for the support I’ve already received.
It’s a little difficult finding the time to blog much on the ride but I will do the best I can. Also, you can check out the public postings on the Beyond Your Eye Productions and Lace Bite - The Movie Facebook pages.
If you can give to the cystic fibrosis cause, please support my ride. All funds go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada and you will receive a tax receipt. Or if you’d prefer, here’s the link to George’s ride. I very much appreciate anything you can do and I’m so grateful for the support I’ve already received.
It’s a little difficult finding the time to blog much on the ride but I will do the best I can. Also, you can check out the public postings on the Beyond Your Eye Productions and Lace Bite - The Movie Facebook pages.
A Conversation with Mike Hamilton
Jun 21, 2013
Mike Hamilton, a cystic fibrosis patient, is cycling 1200 km through largely mountainous terrain from Vancouver to Banff, and he's doing it with his original lungs. On the eve before the big ride, Mike explains what riders can expect on the GearUp4CF ride and why it's so important. The ride is a tremendous undertaking for any cyclist which makes it all the more awe-inspiring that Mike did the ride last year as well. Joining Mike on the 9 day ride to Banff are two other riders with CF who have had double lung transplants. Truly amazing. Find donation pages for all the riders here.
Bike Tip #13 - Standing
Jun 19, 2013
Please click here and support my 1200 km/745 mi ride from Vancouver to Banff which starts on Saturday, June 22nd. Your help is very much appreciated. Funds raised support cystic fibrosis research and care. Let’s get rid of a very terrible disease.
Lesley Tomlinson of TaG Cycling explains what cyclists need to know about standing on a road bike. Thanks to www.tagcycling.com.
Lesley Tomlinson of TaG Cycling explains what cyclists need to know about standing on a road bike. Thanks to www.tagcycling.com.
Bike Tip #12 - Drafting
Jun 18, 2013
Drafting is not just used in competition. Everyone can benefit. Co-owner and coach Lesley Tomlinson of TaG Cycling explains and TaG cyclists demonstrate. TaG Cycling embraces cyclists of all levels and abilities. Find them at www.tagcycling.com. Please support my ride from Vancouver to Banff if you are able. All funds go to support cystic fibrosis research and care.
Bike Tip #11 - What to Bring on a Long Ride
Jun 16, 2013
There are no racks on road bikes, so what do you carry on a long ride? James Wilson walks us through needed accessories. Thanks to Obsession Bikes in North Vancouver. Click here for information about GearUp4CF. Contribute to my ride here. Thank you.
Bike Tip #10 - Changing the Lead
Jun 13, 2013
Co-owners and cycling coaches Lesley Tomlinson and Gina Grain of TaG Cycling explain how to change the lead when riding in a group. Please support my ride from Vancouver to Banff. All funds go to cystic fibrosis. Once again, thanks to Gina and Lesley for their time and expertise, and thanks also to the cyclists who rode with them for this video. Find Lesley and Gina at www.tagcycling.com.
Bike Tip #9 - Efficiency Checklist
Jun 12, 2013
Andrew Powell and Andrea Taylor take us through a checklist of what to focus on while riding outdoors. This is a quick overview of their earlier tips. Thanks to West Point Cycles in Vancouver. Please consider supporting my GearUp4CF ride. All funds raised are for Cystic Fibrosis and you receive a tax receipt. Check out Andrew’s triathlete blog here.
Bike Tip #8 - Group Riding Safety / Hand Signals
Jun 03, 2013
Cycling coaches Gina Grain and Lesley Tomlinson of TaG Cycling are back to teach some essential hand signals. These past Olympians are committed to helping scores of people of all ages and abilities improve and have a blast on the bike. If you can spare anything, please support my ride from Vancouver to Banff. All funds go to cystic fibrosis. Once again, thanks to Gina and Lesley for their time and expertise, and thanks also to the cyclists who rode with them in shooting this video. Find Lesley and Gina at www.tagcycling.com. Be safe and have fun out there.