{"id":37688,"date":"2026-04-20T08:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rmcalumni.ca\/?p=37688"},"modified":"2026-06-02T08:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:51:16","slug":"a-ride-of-remembrance-and-legacy-le-tour-des-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rmcalumni.ca\/fr\/a-ride-of-remembrance-and-legacy-le-tour-des-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"A Ride of Remembrance and Legacy: Le Tour des Coll\u00e8ges"},"content":{"rendered":"

In September 2026, alumni from Canada\u2019s military colleges will take to the road for Le Tour des Coll\u00e8ges<\/strong>, a commemorative ride celebrating two historic milestones: the 150th anniversary of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC)<\/strong> and the 75th anniversary of Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMCSJ)<\/strong>. Your donation helps honour this legacy\u2014and strengthens what these Colleges make possible for future generations.<\/p>\n

A team of alumni cyclists\u2014known as the \u201cOlder Eighteen\u201d<\/strong> in tribute to RMC\u2019s first class of cadets\u2014will ride approximately 500 kilometers<\/strong> from RMC Saint-Jean to RMC via Ottawa<\/strong>, arriving at RMC during Fin de semaine des anciens<\/strong>. This journey reflects the enduring values of leadership, service, and commitment<\/strong> that define the Canadian Military Colleges.<\/p>\n

The Ottawa Branch of the RMC Alumni Association<\/strong> is proud to be named Lead Sponsor<\/strong> of Le Tour des Coll\u00e8ges<\/em>, answering the call to support this inspiring 500 km journey from RMC Saint\u2011Jean to RMC.<\/p>\n

This generous sponsorship covers key logistical costs, allowing riders to focus fully on what matters most meeting (and exceeding!) their personal fundraising goals of $2,000 in support of fellow alumni and future generations.<\/p>\n

Beyond financial support, the Ottawa Branch will also welcome the riders to Ottawa with a hosted BBQ and Meet & Greet as they pass through on Monday, 14 September<\/strong> at Hylands Golf Club a chance for alumni to come together and celebrate their commitment, camaraderie, and shared pride in the Colleges.<\/p>\n

Thank you to the Ottawa Branch for leading the way and helping make Le Tour des Coll\u00e8ges<\/em> a resounding success! 🚴‍♂️<\/p>\n

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Weekly Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Cyclist<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Amount Raised Week 1<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Amount Raised Week 2<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Amount Raised Week 3<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Amount Raised Week 4<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Amount Raised Week 5<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Goal<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Remaining<\/strong><\/span><\/th>% Raised<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Bruce McAlpine<\/td>$460.50<\/td>$154.50<\/td>$150.00<\/td>$257.50<\/td>$738.50<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$239.00<\/td>88.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chris Peachment<\/td>$660.00<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td>$664.50<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$675.50<\/td>66.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Donald Falardeau<\/td>$257.50<\/td>$765.00<\/td>$734.00<\/td>$357.50<\/td>$360.50<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>-$474.50<\/td>123.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eric McKay<\/td>$206.00<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ 51.50 <\/td> $ 206.00 <\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$1,536.50<\/td>23.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garry McCracken<\/td>$974.00<\/td>$257.50<\/td>$529.50<\/td>$103.00<\/td>$206.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>-$70.00<\/td>103.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glen Mackay<\/td>$1,714.50<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ 515.00 <\/td> $ 150.00 <\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>-$379.50<\/td>119.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Helga Rausch<\/td>$609.00<\/td>$1,115.00<\/td>$600.00<\/td>$151.50<\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>-$475.50<\/td>123.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jim McKenna<\/td>$50.00<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$1,950.00<\/td>2.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Pavelich<\/td>$2,361.50<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td> $ 563.50 <\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>-$925.00<\/td>146.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Louise Leblanc<\/td>$557.50<\/td>$154.50<\/td>$100.00<\/td>$457.50<\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$730.50<\/td>63.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Michel Nazair<\/td>$354.50<\/td>$957.50<\/td>$303.00<\/td>$150.00<\/td>$30.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$205.00<\/td>89.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paul Stanborough<\/td>$257.50<\/td>$406.00<\/td>$563.50<\/td>$360.50<\/td>$1,315.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>-$902.50<\/td>145.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sharon Donnelly<\/td>$884.75<\/td>$510.00<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$605.25<\/td>69.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Terry Buehl<\/td>$1,018.00<\/td>$257.50<\/td> $ - <\/td>$588.50<\/td>$460.50<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>-$324.50<\/td>116.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tim Gijzen<\/td>$731.75<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$1,268.25<\/td>36.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tim Sparling<\/td>$407.50<\/td>$360.50<\/td>$206.00<\/td> $ - <\/td>$4,232.50<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>-$3,206.50<\/td>260.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tom Keogh<\/td>$51.50<\/td>$206.00<\/td>$1,369.00<\/td>$404.50<\/td>$459.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>-$490.00<\/td>124.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yvan Beaupre<\/td>$100.00<\/td>$103.00<\/td>$0.00<\/td>$463.50<\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$1,333.50<\/td>33.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
George Vanderkuur<\/td>$100.00<\/td>$154.50<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$1,745.50<\/td>12.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alan Cassels<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>0.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Al Wongkee<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td>$610.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$1,390.00<\/td>30.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chris Cole<\/td> $ - <\/td>$253.00<\/td> $ - <\/td> $ - <\/td>$0.00<\/td>$2,000.00<\/td>$1,747.00<\/td>12.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
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Meet the \u201cOlder Eighteen\u201d cyclists\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bruce McAlpine:\u00a0 Chef du Peloton \u2014 72 (CMR RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Helga Rausch:\u00a0 Ride Logistician and Public Affairs Officer \u2014 86 (RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Jim McKenna:\u00a0 Ride Technical Director \u2014 86 (RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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George Vanderkuur \u2014 65 (RMC)<\/strong> – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Tim Sparling 66 (CMR RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Yvan Beaupr\u00e9 \u2014 72 (CMR RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Chris Peachment \u2014 73 (RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Garry McCracken \u2014 74 (CMR RMC) – Donate here\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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John Pavelich \u2014 78 (CMR)\u00a0 – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Glen MacKay \u2014 79 (RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Tom Keogh \u2013 79 (RMC)\u00a0 – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Eric McKay \u2014 80 (CMR RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Tim Gijzen \u2014 82 (RRMC RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Paul Stanborough \u2014 85 (RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Michel Nazair \u2014 85 (CMR RMC) – Donate now\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Donald Falardeau-\u00a0 85 (CMR RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Louise Leblanc \u2014 86 (CMR) – Donate now\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Alan Cassels \u2014 86 (RRMC RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Al Wongkee \u2014 86 (RMC) – Donate now<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Chris Cole \u2014 88 (RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Terry Buehl \u2014 89 (RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Sharon Donnelly \u2014 90 (RMC) – Donate here<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Our fundraising goal<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Cycling Project is raising $150,000<\/strong> in support of the Royal Military Colleges Alumni Association. Funds raised will be directed equally to the Museum Project<\/strong> and the Truth, Duty, Valour Fund<\/strong>\u2014supporting both Colleges and helping preserve their legacy for future generations.<\/p>\n

Why your support matters<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n