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On Thursday the 6th, Team H2V, a group of brave bike riders gathered for their send off party at So.Cial in Gastown.

The event, which kicked-off the trip which will see 5 Team H2V riders travel coast-to-coast over the course of 9 days to raise $1,000,000 in support of Juvenile Diabetes research, welcomed over 400 attendees including Premier Gordon Campbell as well as So.Cial co-owners and hockey greats Kirk McLean and Bob McCammon.

Read more about this historic trip which aims to establish a Guinness World Record after the jump.

Team H2V Guinness World Record – Witness Check Points

Team H2V is aiming to establish a Guinness World Record - Fastest Trans Canada Cycle by a Relay Team - during the 9 day coast to coast race. Canadians from coast to coast are asked to be a part of history by coming to a Guinness World Record Check Point, witnessing the ride and signing the log book. Times noted indicate the arrival of the Team H2V Media van which will precede riders by at least 30 minutes. Times will updated during the 9 day journey.

Check back regularly!

Halifax
Point Pleasant Park, Black Rock Beach ~ 7:45 a.m.

Truro
Trans Canada Hwy Exit 14 onto Robie Street – park in Kent Building Supply ~ 11:00 a.m.

Moncton
Trans Canada Hwy exit 452 Gorge Road -Mapleton Park ~ 4:30 p.m.

Fredericton
Trans Canada Hwy East of Fredericton – Exit 297- Irving Big Stop ~ 10:30 p.m.

All other destiations, ending Ambleside in West Vancouver are TBA. You can read more about Team H2V and get their schedule online at www.teamh2v.com.