The
central club of Canvelo has just returned from a week-long biking excursion to
Slovenia. The group consisted of 13
sighted riders, 9 blind riders, and several single bikers – 27 riders in
all. The first three days of the trip
were in an area east of the capital city of Lubiana, and the final three days
were in Bled in the western area of the country. The routes took the bikers over scenic
mountains and valleys.
Eli
Yablonek, one of the blind riders who took part in the excursion, summarized
the trip in one word: "Terrific!"
Eli described the week as the best excursion the group has had so
far. "There was a lot of
comeraderie, a great atmosphere, and wonderful routes." Eli also commended the organizers Moti Regev,
Tova Yanovsky, and Roni Dik as well as the volunteers who were extremely
helpful throughout the trip and Ilan Sivan who maintained the tandem bikes
throughout the trip (without a single flat tire!) . Eli particularly enjoyed taking his guide dog
Glen along. "There was lots of
togetherness and a great atmosphere.
We're waiting for next year!"
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| Canvelo Riders in Slovenia: "The best excursion so far!" |
Meanwhile, Martin Segal, the
Executive Director of the British Friends of the IGDCB recently took part in
and completed the Prudential Ride London / Surrey 100-mile cycle challenge and
raised over £1,500 for the Centre. Martin
said he was proud to have completed this challenge to help raise much needed
funds and awareness for the IGDCB. This
year Martin completed the ride in 6 hours and 35 minutes, and next year he
plans to do it again and take at least 30 minutes off his time! The
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| Martin (in yellow jersey at left) crossing the finish line at Buckingham Palace |
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