So far, 11 dedicated Drumheller youth are signing up to take on a grueling trek from the Valley to Banff on bicycles this summer.
A number of Drumheller youth have taken up the Duke of Edinburgh Challenge and Two Wheel View is giving them a chance to fulfill many of their requirements during a seven-day bike trip. They are getting closer to hitting the road.
Grade 10 student Josh Wolfe is planning to go on the trek and put the experience towards earning his silver Duke of Edinburgh award. He has never taken on such a challenge before, but he is pumped.
“I have never really done a biking trip, but I have done lots of camping,” he said.
Most of the participants who registered for the trek, slated for August 20-27, are Duke of Edinburgh candidates. They have a lot to do to get ready for the ride, besides getting in shape to pedal up to 50 kilometres a day.
Two Wheel View outfits the riders with their bike and camping equipment, helps with route coordination, and orientations before the program. The participants have a number of responsibilities in preparing for the excursion. The biggest is fundraising.
Each participant has a fundraising goal of $750 and the group is already working on ways to come up with the funds.
This weekend they are hosting a barbecue at the Drumheller Co-op to raise the funds.
On June 22, they are hosting a major event at Freson Bros IGA. This includes a Bike Safety presentation from members of the Drumheller RCMP. Corporal Kevin Charles says Canadian Tire is also supporting the event with prizes and participants will be hosting a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The group is planning to collect bottles and perform other fundraising endeavours. Look for them in the community working towards their goal.
