It's been a big ride for Olympian Clara Hughes. On March 14 she kicked off her Canada-wide tour for Bell Let’s Talk, addressing mental health.     

The accomplished athlete has covered more than 8000 km for Clara's Big Ride.

Hughes has three stops in Manitoba, Brandon, Portage La Prairie and Winnipeg. She's kicking off the three-day home province tour Thursday night in Brandon.

Hughes will ride into her hometown Winnipeg Saturday morning.

Clara's Big Ride wraps up July 1 in Ottawa.