Janice Plewes - an amazing athlete, a great mother and wife, and someone who always seemed to be smiling – you’ve left an indelible mark on our lives.
Her life tragically ended on Thursday (June 4th) when she was struck by a car while on a training ride just outside Penticton, BC. We all know the intersection – amongst vineyards and rolling hills. We’ve all ridden the road numerous times, and while we remain cautious, we never expect that any of our rides will be our last ride.
Apparently, this past week, she and Cam were vacationing in Naramata with their three children – 4 yrs, 2 yrs, and 9 months, and her parents were there as well.
Naramata is just a few kms northeast of Penticton, BC – home of Ironman Canada. For those who’ve participated in the race, the Okanagan is an area that we all love to visit often - whether to train, race, relax on the beaches, grab some ice cream at Tickleberries, or enjoy a nice dinner at a local vineyard. Obviously, Janice and Cam were no different.
How lives can change in an instant! Our collective hearts ache for those close to her, that she has left behind.
May the empty spot on the bike rack at Ironman Canada in August give us all cause to take a deep breath and celebrate her life. And if we feel the wind at our backs, it may come from something a little deeper than anything Mother Nature might provide. Janice, you will be out there racing, in our hearts and minds.
Photo below taken the morning after IMC ‘06. We had all camped out in the line-up for 2007 IM Canada registration. From left to right: Tammy, Janet, Susan, Janice (pregnant…and smiling!), and Cam.
Link to news articles:
'Iron Mama' inspired others - Calgary Herald
Vibrant Cyclist's death shocks family, friends - Edmonton Sun
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