Nanaimo’s Tour de Rock riders earn their stripes
NANAIMO — While the mix of red, green, blue and yellow might be categorized as a fashion faux pas, jerseys presented to two Nanaimo men represent a monumental milestone in an emotionally and physically exhausting journey.
Nanaimo’s two 2018 Tour de Rock team members, Cst. Shane Coubrough and auxiliary Cst. Trevor Nettleton, were presented with their official tour jerseys at an event in Victoria on Friday.
Being presented with an official jersey means the riders have proven their commitment and ability during thousands of kilometres of training rides. It also means they’ve pounded the pavement and raised thousands of dollars in their community to support pediatric cancer programs.
“We’ve come this far and put all the effort in…There’s these big milestones we all accomplish as a team and when we get to share in those experiences it really brings the whole thing together. Getting the jersey makes it real. You know this is it, you’ve done it, you’ve put your time in,” Nettleton told NanaimoNewsNOW during a phone call from Victoria.