Day 40: Thunder Bay to Nipigon (105.34 km)

We woke up this morning to a massive pile of homemade waffles and
fruit, prepared by Vanessa M. and Amy. Any day that starts this way
is bound to be a good one.

After saying our goodbyes and a short ride out of town, we found our
way to the Terry Fox Memorial overlooking The Sleeping Giant on Lake
Superior. A light rain was falling and fog had settled on the lake,
which made the view from the monument even more spectacular.

Vanessa and I aren't often moved by memorials, but you can't help but
feel moved as you wander the grounds surrounding the bronze and
amethyst statue. As we stood by Fox's statue, we struck up a
conversation with a couple who was overseas during the Marathon of
Hope. Shortly after his death they participated in a Terry Fox run in
Holland showing just how far reaching an effect he had.

As we rode out of Thunder Bay we we're treated to some wonderful views
and a solid rain that broke just before lunch. For the rest of the
day we meandered through rolling hills and bright sun until about ten
clicks out of Nipigon. As we crested the hill into town we saw some
alarmingly threatening clouds on the horizon. Fresh from our storm on
Davy lake we decided the last thing we wanted was to be caught in
another torrent.

We pushed ridiculously hard for the last four kilometers and made it
through the door with seconds to spare before torrential rain and hail
began to fall on our freshly tarped bikes.

This evening we have the pleasure of staying with Steve Mangoff and
his wonderful family. There is nothing quite so lovely as lasagna and
good company. Especially when the alternative is a hail soaked night
in a tent. Thank you again to Steve and his family for giving us a
warm bed for the night.

Tomorrow Steve is going to give us a tour of the NIpigon rehab
program. One aspect we're really looking forward to is it's use of
new media. During warm-up and cool-down the class is linked live
through telehealth to Thunder Bay where that aspect of the class is
remotely led. More on this tomorrow, but for for the moment Vanessa
and I are looking forward to a good night's sleep.