THE CRAZY TOUR 2025

All information about the CRAZY TOUR 2025 are on the page you are currently reading. The rest of my website is mainly in French but you can access a "fair" Google translation by looking for the option at the top of your browser. Contact me for any help... And wait to hear my age "fabulous accent" when we meet.  :)

(A French page is available here).

1. BE AN INSPIRATION TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN AN "ACTIVE LIFE"... To take care of our health and enjoy life to the fullest!
2. BE A SOURCE OF MOTIVATION TO TAKE ON "LIFE'S CHALLENGES"... As we get older, we can still do “GREAT” projects. I'm 53 years old and I want this project to be proof of that.
3. "WITHOUT" POLUTING EMISSIONS... We must strive for "ZERO pollution" to play outside and/or travel... Let's take on the climate challenge NOW!

Several possibilities are available to support the CRAZY TOUR:

1- By hosting one of my speaking engagements in your company, town, organization, school or sports club during, before or after my tour.

2- By sending me names of companies, towns, organizations, schools or sports club that are looking for an inspiring speaker.

3- By becoming a partner of the CRAZY TOUR. Contact me to discuss options.

4- By offering me accommodation during my stay in your town.

5- By purchasing my book "THE JOYFUL APPROACH TO CHALLENGES: ALWAYS WINNING!" here

6- By getting your "CRAZY TOUR postcard", which will be sent from the town of your choice.

These are "GENERAL PUBLIC" presentations... Everyone, from 10 to 110 years old, will find inspiration, food for thought and tips.

You can read various reactions and comments to my talks at the bottom of this page.

How was this presentation created?

Since 2006, I participated in at least three endurance sports challenges per year. During these challenges, the following question came up several times: "Are we doing the same race because you still have fun and I don't?"

I thought carefully and observed what I do differently. I wrote it all down, made a first presentation that resonated very strongly... And there it was, this speaking engagement was born.

I share my "JOYFUL" approach to all life's challenges. Result: we are "ALWAYS A WINNING!" no matter how the challenges that lie ahead unfold (even if they don't go as planned).

For everyone: 10 to 110 years of age

What values ​​emerge from this talk?

We strongly find the following values:

-Trust, consistency and conviction

-Freedom, authenticity and fulfillment

-Power, curiosity, creativity, originality and adventure

-Perspective and balance

-Determination and resilience

-Peace, justice, respect for oneself, others, life and the environment

-Participation, positive attitude, happiness and passion

Of course. Contact me or reach the shop page of the website.

You can read Pierre Lavoie's preface here.

In 2023, my 1st CRAZY TOUR by bike took place... Round trip from home in Quebec to Alaska to participate in an Ironman distance triathlon.

RESULTS:

12,000 km

7 and a half months

30 speaking engagements

THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME that I will reveal in this inspiring presentation.

For everyone: 10 to 110 years of age

This is the story of my 14-day thru hike of the VERMONT LONG TRAIL completed in October 2024. I had to use on all the knowledge I acquired during my university studies in "OUTDOOR INTERVENTION" as well as all the experience I had from my 70 endurance sporting challenges (list available here) and outdoor adventures to complete this distance in just 14 days. 

I will also share my essential tips to always be comfortable when playing outside. These tips will be very useful for any organization that brings and accompanies participants in nature.

I have accumulated a great deal of knowledge with my Bachelor degree in "OUTDOOR INTERVENTION" as well as a fabulous experience with a multitude of endurance sports challenges (list available here) and outdoor adventures. I gathered the three essential principles that will allow you to always be comfortable when you go play outside.

For everyone: 10 to 110 years of age

Contact me here

We will sign a contract and a deposit of $100 will confirm your reservation.

A price is attached to my presentations.

I'm not very comfortable when it comes to the money. Consider the amounts below as suggestions.

One thing for sure: The desire to share my vision is greater than my will to respect these price suggestions.

THE JOYFUL APPROACH TO CHALLENGES: ALWAYS WINNING!

Corporate value: 2 500$

70% discount for schools / NPOs / small businesses = 750$

THE CRAZY TOUR 2023: THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

and

ADVENTURE AT ITS PUREST: A 438 km TREK ON THE LONG TRAIL!

Corporate value: 1 500$

70% discount for schools / NPOs / small businesses = 450$

*REMINDER*: The desire to share my vision is greater than my will to respect these price suggestions.

Yes.

When booking, we will present you our cancellation and refund policy.

Departure from Granby (Qc): May 2025

Return to Granby (Qc): October 2025

The bicycle.

It is a conscious desire to carry out this project with the smallest possible environmental footprint.

Several years ago, I made the choice "not" to own a car. I approach this challenge every day with pleasure.. we can talk about it when we meet.

Contact me here to discuss the details of my visit to your town.

If you offer me accommodation during my CRAZY TOUR, I will give you a copy of my book "THE JOYFUL APPROACH TO CHALLENGES: ALWAYS WINNING!"

 Via my Facebook page or the pleinairenor.ca website where you are currently.

Yes, it is possible to come ride with me during a portion of the CRAZY TOUR.

Only one condition: plan your approach or your return home by public transport or by bicycle. It would be illogical to join me or return home in a car when my tour aims to have the smallest environmental footprint. Beyond this small constraint, you are welcome.

A screen and a projector easy to connect to my computer.

I can tour different classes, larger room or auditorium.

Special measures related to C-19 are no longer necessary but:

-I have been vaccinated.

-I am very receptive to "wearing a mask" according to your organization's policies.

-I am very receptive to the physical distancing measure (2 meters) anywhere and at any time where it is easy to apply.

1- Every year since 2010 I have been BIKING to my Ironman triathlon in Lake Placid (New York state). Once the border is crossed, I still have a hundred kilometers to get to Lake Placid. In the summer of 2021, the Ironman company announces a new triathlon in Juneau, capital of Alaska. After checking, the Western distance between the border and Juneau is similar to the Eastern distance between the border and Lake Placid. Why not bike to Juneau, the same way I've been cycling to Lake Placid since 2010? It's the same! (Of course, there are 6000 km "more" between my home and the Western border... :) I will just need to leave a little earlier).

2- I dream, at each conference presented since 2017, of going on tour. Going to Juneau for a triathlon allowed me to realize this first tour so dreamed of... And I'm doing it again in 2025!