Special Thanks to:- My parents Norma and Juancho for being such understanding parents and letting me go on this soul searching trip without worrying (too much)
- My brother Juan for all the support and help with bicycle repair tips and riding techniques, as well as pimping Dante to the point it is hard not wanting to ride around the world with it. - My girlfriend Marie Claire for understand and support the need of my trip by granting me with a "leave of absence" for 3 months. I will come back in no time =) |
in Toronto- Nathalie and Hugo for all the inspiration and support (and $100 gift certificate to MEC)
- My bandmates Char, Antonio, Eduardo and Jerry for allowing their bass player to take a 3-month unpaid vacation - Martin Pilar for all the encouragement, knowledge and tips about doing this trip based on his own experiences - My Toronto friends: Oriana, Anita, Anita Graciano, Angel, Mark Chapel, Lila, Jonathan, Adriana, Manal, Carolenys, Trevor, Jay, Jennifer, Alejandra, Ramses, Suzanne, Caroline, Alvin, Michelle, Dina (and if Im missing someone please send me a contact form and I'll add you here) The GTA Riding Crew- Trevor "Irish Hand Grenade" Doyle
- Brian "Diamond Dave" Pembleton - David "Big Dave" Poirier - Drew "Drewita" Hubbard - Mauro "Baconator" DeAcetis - "Explosive" Mike Molla - "Chainsaw Massacre" Phil Michalisko - Sam Schiavone - Tony "Maccaroni" Ranucci - Vivek "The Vi" Pather - Wayne "The Sprinter" Alison (Thank you guys for all the support and asking my brother how am I doing all the time) |
in British Columbia- Luis Garzon for being such a great buddy and amazing musician and being my starting point in Vancouver.
- Laura and Katherine for making my first stop in Victoria (Mile 0) such a fun start (beer included) - Pam, the first cyclist I met during my trip on the ferry who showed me the Lochside bike trail from Swartz Bay to Victoria & draw my own map. - Harvey, Carol, Ruth and Geoff for treating me with Lasagna, nice conversation and a super comfy bed after my 33Km ride to Sidney. You guys are very kind - Will, Scott and Ben, the best riding buddies I could hope for the first 4 days of my trip, your tips, encouragement and humour will take me for sure all the way to Saint John's, NL |
