But two days before breaking the women’s Guinness World Record for the fastest ride across mainland Canada, she said, her trip was cut short Sunday by a collision with a motorcycle in southern Quebec. Hayes, who is originally from North Vancouver, said the motorcycle knocked her off her bike, leaving her with a concussion and a sprained ankle. “It’s not common for cyclists to get away fairly unscathed from things like this, so I feel very lucky,” she said in an interview. The ride was to be Hayes’ second in Canada to raise funds for ovarian cancer research in honor of her late sister. Her first cross-country attempt of 2020 took her 19 days to complete – four days short of the 15 days needed to set a Guinness World Record. (The fastest mainland lap was Chris Bruckner, who completed the coast-to-coast trip in just over 13 days, according to the record company). This year, he decided to try again. Bianca stands with her bike in front of her team’s trailer on the first day of their trip. (The Coconut Creative) On June 13, Hayes began her second cross-country ride, starting at Vancouver City Hall. He went north through Kamloops, BC, to take the Trans-Canada Highway across the country. With a group of four friends following in a trailer to support her, Hayes said she took a 15-minute break every four hours and only slept two to three hours a night. He says he drove hundreds of kilometers every day. Hayes with her team of assistants before leaving for her trip. (The Coconut Creative) Conditions were less than ideal. On the fourth day of her voyage, as she entered Saskatchewan, she encountered headwinds of 60 km/h, combined with a crosswind of 40 km/h. The next day, she encountered a dust storm in Manitoba that brought more headwinds and left her covered in dirt. A day later, there was a heat wave strong enough for officials in Winnipeg to cancel a city marathon. Hayes managed the extreme heat by tying nylon stockings filled with ice around her neck. “My legs swelled up to three times their size. It was incredibly painful,” Hayes recalled. Hayes walks through Alberta on day three of her trip. (The Coconut Creative) “I felt like we went through all the tests and all these different tests and it would have made for an epic story to set that record and do it in the face of all these challenges.”
5-year survival rate
Hayes lost her sister, Katrina, to ovarian cancer in 2018. After her sister’s death, Hayes learned that the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer has not improved in the past 50 years. The lack of progress prompted her to raise funds for more research. Katrina is survived by a son, Calvin, now seven years old. From left to right: Bianca and Katrina’s mom Sabine, Katrina Hayes, Bianca Hayes and Katrina’s son Calvin. (Bianca Hayes) “It just triggered something in me,” he said. “If not me, then who? And if not now, then when?” “Knowing that he’s growing up without his mom is extra motivation for me to keep doing what I’m doing.”
Funds raised
Despite being cut short, Hayes’ ride has raised more than $145,000 as of July 1. Her donation will be split between Ovarian Cancer Canada and the BC Cancer Foundation. Ovarian Cancer Canada said the funding will go towards research, advocacy and support for people affected by the disease across the country. Hayes who used a wheelchair after her accident in Quebec left her with a sprained ankle and a concussion. (The Coconut Creative) Their organization had planned an official welcome for Hayes’ arrival in Halifax, which was supposed to be on June 28. “The team in Halifax was ready to welcome her with open arms,” said marketing and communications manager Megan Gough. “We are so honored that he continues to advocate for us.” As she recovers from her injuries, Hayes said she may try a third time in the future.
title: “Canada S North Vancouver Cyclist Ride Canceled After Crash With Motorcycle " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-14” author: “Kerry Moher”
But two days before breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest women’s ride across mainland Canada, she said, her trip was cut short Sunday by a collision with a motorcycle in southern Quebec. Hayes, who is originally from North Vancouver, said the motorcycle knocked her off her bike, leaving her with a concussion and a sprained ankle. “It’s not common for cyclists to get away fairly unscathed from things like this, so I feel very lucky,” she said in an interview. The ride was to be Hayes’ second in Canada to raise funds for ovarian cancer research in honor of her late sister. Her first cross-country attempt of 2020 took her 19 days to complete – four days short of the 15 days needed to set a Guinness World Record. (The fastest mainland lap was Chris Bruckner, who completed the coast-to-coast trip in just over 13 days, according to the record company). This year, he decided to try again. Bianca stands with her bike in front of her team’s trailer on the first day of their trip. (The Coconut Creative) On June 13, Hayes began her second cross-country ride, starting at Vancouver City Hall. He went north through Kamloops, BC, to take the Trans-Canada Highway across the country. With a group of four friends following in a trailer to support her, Hayes said she took a 15-minute break every four hours and only slept two to three hours a night. He says he drove hundreds of kilometers every day. Hayes with her team of assistants before leaving for her trip. (The Coconut Creative) Conditions were less than ideal. On the fourth day of her voyage, as she entered Saskatchewan, she encountered headwinds of 60 km/h, combined with a crosswind of 40 km/h. The next day, she encountered a dust storm in Manitoba that brought more headwinds and left her covered in dirt. A day later, there was a heat wave strong enough for officials in Winnipeg to cancel a city marathon. Hayes managed the extreme heat by tying nylon stockings filled with ice around her neck. “My legs swelled up to three times their size. It was incredibly painful,” Hayes recalled. Hayes walks through Alberta on day three of her trip. (The Coconut Creative) “I felt like we went through all the tests and all these different tests and it would have made for an epic story to set that record and do it in the face of all these challenges.”
5-year survival rate
Hayes lost her sister, Katrina, to ovarian cancer in 2018. After her sister’s death, Hayes learned that the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer has not improved in the past 50 years. The lack of progress prompted her to raise funds for more research. Katrina is survived by a son, Calvin, now seven years old. From left to right: Bianca and Katrina’s mom Sabine, Katrina Hayes, Bianca Hayes and Katrina’s son Calvin. (Bianca Hayes) “It just triggered something in me,” he said. “If not me, then who? And if not now, then when?” “Knowing that he’s growing up without his mom is extra motivation for me to keep doing what I’m doing.”
Funds raised
Despite being cut short, Hayes’ ride has raised more than $145,000 as of July 1. Her donation will be split between Ovarian Cancer Canada and the BC Cancer Foundation. Ovarian Cancer Canada said the funding will go towards research, advocacy and support for people affected by the disease across the country. Hayes who used a wheelchair after her accident in Quebec left her with a sprained ankle and a concussion. (The Coconut Creative) Their organization had planned an official welcome for Hayes’ arrival in Halifax, which was supposed to be on June 28. “The team in Halifax was ready to welcome her with open arms,” said marketing and communications manager Megan Gough. “We are so honored that he continues to advocate for us.” As she recovers from her injuries, Hayes said she may try a third time in the future.
