Last ride
30 Sep 2024
This was my last ride of September and my last for this year’s GCC fundraiser. I did not have to ride today. I had finished my mileage goal in the rain yesterday. I wanted to ride. To honor my dad.
Some of you know that my dad died of esophageal cancer almost 14 years ago. He was a great father, my hero, and a good friend. He put others before himself and has inspired me to do the same.
I also rode for my brother’s niece. She has undergone chemotherapy and a surgery for a bone cancer. I realize that I had not given an update since her surgery a few weeks ago. She did not have to have her leg amputated and now has an artificial patella. She is currently doing physical therapy to help her acclimate to this change.
Thank you for your support this month. It has truly meant a great deal to me. I know that many of you are animal lovers, as most of my Facebook friends are. We are a passionate bunch and are always looking for ways to help. I love you all. Now let’s get out there and make a difference, however we can.
Posted 48 days ago
Ride # 25 Chickamauga Battlefield
28 Sep 2024
Today I biked my circuit around the Chickamauga Battlefield for the third time this month. Well, actually it was my fifth and sixth laps this month. It is probably my favorite local ride. I have never been chased by dogs while riding it and there is minimal car traffic.
Today was also a rainy day, as most of you who are local know. I could not ride at my usual O dark thirty due to rain. I watched the radar and I saw a chance this afternoon and took it. I got drizzled on for my first lap, but the second was dry. I rode quickly to try to avoid more rain and was faster than my two other Battlefield rides by 16 minutes.
I have two days left to get my remaining 6 miles and $133. The forecast calls for rain tomorrow but Monday looks dry as of now.
The photo is me trying to show off the 2024 GCC jersey. I hope you have a good Sunday. I am planning one last blog post for the thirtieth. Thank you for your support and thanks for reading along. I have really enjoyed writing these.
Posted 50 days ago
Ride # 24
26 Sep 2024
We are rapidly approaching the end of the month and the completion of this fundraiser. After this morning’s ride, I have 35 miles left to ride to reach my mileage goal and $343 to raise to reach my fundraising goal.
I have never been a quitter. My parents instilled a strong work ethic into me from a young age. They taught me to finish what I started and modeled the biblical principal of always doing your best.
I may not get to ride tomorrow morning because of rain. But I will finish my mileage goal by Monday. Even though my body is beyond exhausted. I will not quit.
Thank you for your continued support.
Posted 52 days ago
