â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

80 year old man celebrates his birthday with 13,000km bike ride

From Alaska to Panama in 150 days.

That is how Robert Fletcher has decided to celebrate his 80th birthday, and celebrate joining the Royal Academy of Octogenarian Cyclists.

This is not the first athletic feat Fletcher has undertaken since retiring from teaching in Edmonton 25 years ago.

He has visited over 100 countries, during which he has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, hiked 125km through the Riff Valley in Kenya, and ran five marathons, just to start.

“Most of my life I have been very active through different sports” Fletcher says. “Life isn’t over at retirement. There is lots of time left for all sorts of activity, keep yourself busy and keep your mind active.”

Fletcher passed through Prince George last week, and is currently just north of Vancouver as he continues to work down the pacific coast.

He is also using this ride as an opportunity to fundraise.

“One of my friends suggested ‘if you are starting in North Pole where Santa Claus has his house, why don’t you raise some money for Christmas presents for the children in Panama.'”

Over $1,500 have been raised so far.

For more information on the fundraiser, the ride, and the book Fletcher is releasing, click here.

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

<p>

- Advertisement -
</p>

Latest News

Local cyclist says hit and run highlights the danger riders encounter on regular basis

One suspect who was driving a black dodge 1500 truck was taken into custody. The Tour de North rides is scheduled for September 12th to 18th consisting of an 850-kilometre journey from PG to Prince Rupert raising money for childhood cancer research.

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

City launching update for Active Transportation Plan

The City of Prince George is launching an update to its Active Transportation Plan, and is inviting feedback from residents. According to the City, the updated plan will guide the development of infrastructure and programs which support safer, more accessible, and more convenient travel options for people of all ages and abilities. 

RCMP looking to identify suspects in repeated vandalism investigation

The Prince George RCMP are looking to identify suspects in an investigation into repeated vandalism at a residence on the 100-block of McQueen Crescent. According to police, the initial investigation began in late May, when unidentified suspects threw a rock through the front window of the home, and spray painted the front with orange spray paint.
- Advertisement -