Last year I only rode 100 miles. That was the right goal for where I was, and I'm proud I didn't skip. This year I am ready for a comeback: 250 miles in September and $2,500.

I'd love to tell you I've been training all year. But... I have not been on the bike at all yet. I started last month by scrambling up and down mountains on foot with friends for a week. Call it altitude training. My bike has been collecting dust for 10 months, and we'll both get cleaned up this week. Then we have six weeks to get ready for September. Plenty of time. Probably.

How far is 250 miles? It's how high the International Space Station orbits. Point my bike straight up, pedal for a month, and I'd be knocking on the hatch. It's also roughly Boston to New York City, or about 9 1/2 Boston Marathons back to back.

Why am I doing this? Cancer is a leading killer, and I've watched too many family members and friends have to fight it. Too many lost that fight. I want to fight back.

Please support me if you can! A dollar a mile is $250. Fifty cents is $125. A quarter a mile is $62.50. Even a nickel a mile ($12.50) means a lot!

Every dollar raised goes to the Children's Cancer Research Fund, which develops innovative treatments and works toward a cure for childhood cancer.

Donate here (the big orange button on the top of the page) or through my Facebook fundraiser.

You can also Venmo or PayPal me and I'll add your donation to the challenge for you.

Every donation is also a reason to get on the bike. It's a person I can't let down. On mile 40 of a hot Saturday, that's exactly the motivation I need. I'll be thinking of you.

And support doesn't have to be money! Come ride a few miles with me. Cheer me on. Share this page with someone who might chip in. Ask me how it's going and make me admit the number out loud. All of it helps.

I'll post updates in my GCC Blog. You'll be seeing a lot of my sweaty face 😁

Thank you for your support 🙂

Ninetta

F**k Cancer!