I got to check out the City Rail Trail in Newburyport today. A paved 3.5-mile path featuring public art sculptures, murals, and waterfront views. Lots of people walking so it was more of a sightseeing loop. Did do two rounds!
8 miles ridden. 85 miles to go! ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Nice fall ride into downtown Boston all the way to the Esplanade โฆdodging geese. ๐ชฟ๐
20 miles ridden. 91 to go! ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Fewer cars, but soooo many more dogs! One didnโt like me ๐ฌ
And a group of turkeys took theie time crossing the road ๐ฆ
Overall, 139 miles ridden. 111 to go! ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Overall, 125 ridden. 125 to go.
Not quite half way with the fundraising. Please support me, if you can. Any amount will make a difference.
Thank you!
Thank you for supporting Kick Cancer's Butt Day! You helped raise an amazing $600 in just one day ๐
Overall, on Kick Cancer's Butt Day riders raised $1,690,456 and $1,400,000 were matched! That's over 3 millon to fight kids' cancer. ! ๐
I appreciate everybody's support ๐
This was the longest ride October 2023 ๐คฏ
Celebrate with me!
TODAY is โKick Cancerโs Butt Dayโ and all donations will be matched. If youโre considering supporting me with a donation thatโs your chance to double your impact!
33 miles today. 139 miles to go!
F**k Cancer
I went away for the weekend and had to leave the bike at home. No miles for the fundraiser, but I did wear my GCC jersey while scrambling up a very small mountain.
Today I made up for it and rode a marathon. On a bike is the only way I will ever do a marathon.๐
Wednesday is โKick Cancerโs Butt Dayโ and every donation gets matched. $25 turns into $50 for cancer research. Same donation, double the impact! If youโve been meaning to donate, Wednesday is the day!
Thank you to everyone who has chipped in already. ๐
26.3 miles today. 171 to go. ๐ดโโ๏ธ
F##k Cancerโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
Back to the Charles River today. Flat, paved bike path. In case you're wondering why the map looks identical for 22 miles and 16 miles: a couple of sections are worth riding back and forth ๐. It lets me stay flexible about when to head home.
This time I asked someone to take my picture at the START of the ride, so you get to see a version of me that is not yet destroyed.
Destroyed came later. I got home and flopped onto the nice cool floor under the fan next to Squeaks while the other human went to fetch me an Apfelschorle. Squeaks did not move over. She does not share her premium spots. ๐
The crazy highlight of this ride: I called out "On your left" to warn someone who was about to step right onto the bike path without looking, and an insect flew directly into my now open mouth. Then came the burn of the sting. On the tip of my tongue.
After being angry at the universe for a mile, WTF, I settled on: not allergic, tongue and not throat, did not die. ๐
22 miles ridden. 198 to go! ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Come ride some of it with me. But no talking. Better to keep your mouth shut. ๐ค
Yesterday forecast for today: rain, all day, again. ๐ง๏ธ
This morning the forecast said 4 pm would be clear. Excellent. I had a plan.
At 3:30 I check again. Still clear! I get dressed, slather on the sunscreen, check one more time and the forecast now says THUNDERSTORMS. โ
Squeaks and I were not amused. I figured a grumpy picture with the cat was going to be today's whole update. ๐พ
Then the forecast moved the storm to 5 pm. Fine. One hour. Go.
So instead of the grumpy picture you get a sunny one from the river an hour later. It did not rain. โ๏ธ
14 miles ridden. 220 miles to go! ๐ดโโ๏ธ
The first ride is on the books and I am excited to finally kick the challenge off! Yesterday was a washout, but today was 72 degrees with a breeze and clouds. Perfect for me!
And I even spotted the first bright red leaves on the river path. Fall is coming, no more summer heat.
16 miles ridden. 234 to go.
Come ride some of it with me!
