COMPLETED SUMMER 2023
Ride for Change in Support of 'You Can Ride 2'
In the summer of 2023, Matt Devine embarked on his most ambitious mission yet: cycling 12,500 kilometres across Canada to support You Can Ride 2, a charity dedicated to breaking barriers for children with disabilities.
After completing the life-changing 7in7 Ultra, Matt’s purpose was crystal clear—to create meaningful change for children in need. With his wife Nicole by his side once again, the duo planned their second mission, this time tackling Canada’s vast terrain the hard way: east to west.
For over 100 grueling days, Matt battled every obstacle Canada could throw his way—freezing cold, relentless rain, gusting winds, steep elevations, swarming bugs, and even forest fires. Each kilometre tested his physical and mental endurance, but Matt’s determination never wavered.
By the time he crossed the finish line, Matt had not only conquered an epic challenge but also raised an astounding $100,000 for You Can Ride 2.
Whisper to a ROAR Documentary
At a pivotal moment in his life, Matt Devine chose an extraordinary path forward: cycling 12,500 kilometers across Canada in support of You Can Ride 2, a charity that empowers children with disabilities through adaptive cycling.
In just 10 months, Matt and his wife, Nicole, built this ambitious mission from the ground up—securing sponsorships, planning logistics, and training for the grueling challenge ahead. With determination in their hearts, they stood at the start line in Halifax, ready to take on what would become a transformative journey.
But the road ahead wasn’t easy. As the kilometers stretched on, the magnitude of the challenge became clear. Whisper to a Roar tells the remarkable story of Matt’s ride across and around Canada, documenting the trials, triumphs, and the unwavering commitment to breaking barriers for children with disabilities.
Originally released as a four-episode series, Whisper to a Roar: The Whole Story is the ultimate edition, offering an enhanced, unfiltered look at every moment—before, during, and after the ride. This compelling documentary isn’t just about cycling; it’s about resilience, purpose, and the power of one person’s journey to inspire meaningful change.
About You Can Ride 2
A charitable program of Goodwill Industries of Alberta, You Can Ride 2 is an organization that offers children with disabilities the opportunity to find joy and freedom through movement by reducing barriers to riding a bike.
You Can Ride 2 was started in 2003 by our Strategic Director, Janine Halayko, after a 9-year-old girl she was working with as a physiotherapist asked if she was the only child in grade 3 that could not yet ride a bike. This inspired Janine to create a cycling group that would teach children with coordination challenges how to ride a bike.
The organization has grown and evolved a lot in the past 19 years; Now operating out of Goodwill’s Impact Centre and has expanded programming to help even more children experience the joy of riding a bike.
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