Pedal to the Metal! The Teligence Big Bike Team Has Heart

Today Teligence participated in the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike Fundraising campaign! …If not on the date originally planned…

After furiously doing “sunshine dances” to the weather gods, the Teligence Pedalers headed to the event on Tuesday, May 12 in glorious weather—only to find on arrival that, in their enthusiasm, the Firefighters’ team that rode the Big Bike just before them actually broke the bike! Despite panicked tinkering, the onsite crew was unable to repair it, so the team returned to the office disappointed, but hopeful that they could reschedule.

Not deterred by the false start, most of the team was able to participate today. The rain held off yet again when the team finally got to pedal the big bike around downtown, donning crazy costumes, escorted by motorbike cops & heralded by noisemakers & a kitschy (if intermittent) soundtrack, providing tourists with an out-of-the-ordinary photo op. It was a wacky ride and a great time was had by all.

On the “business” side, the team surpassed last year’s achievement and exceeded their goal of $4,000, raising $4,324! Great show especially from our top two fundraisers, Pam and Anita, who took home Ticketmaster and Banana Republic gift cards for their achievement!

Congratulations to all our Teligence Pedalers: Lewisa, Sandra, Stephen, Lynn, Feri, Mariana, Anita, Karen, Pam, Scott, Yvonne, Chantel, Ferdinand, Kristina, Mauricio, Manson, Sean, Carley, Shimeng, Llloyd, Robert, Christian, Valia, Amanda and Janet! And a very special thanks to everyone who supported our team’s efforts.