Last one for the books

Well as I normally say this time every year that’s all folks, last clean ride …always a little sad as I can’t wait to start the month and I am amazed when it’s over 22 rides over 30 days, not the most or longest year but still a good ride..to all that donated, thank you 🙏 and to all that encouraged 😊thank you and all that spent their time playing on their phones and almost running me over fu@k you 🤪 seriously I appreciate the love and support this year years in the past and years to come ….till next year 2027? That feels weird to write …LOL

Rain I Can Ride — But That Wind… WHOA!

Another weekend in the books for the Children’s Cancer Ride, and this one definitely came with a little extra attitude from Mother Nature.

I rode the entire weekend, and with the nor’easter rolling through, I got a pretty good reminder that sometimes the hardest part of cycling isn’t the miles — it’s what’s coming at you from the side. 😂

I can ride in the rain.

Cold? I can deal with it.

A little miserable? Hell, that’s part of cycling sometimes.

But that WIND… WHOA!

There were times I felt like I was pedaling my heart out just to go absolutely nowhere. You know that feeling when you’re pushing, your legs are working, and the bike is basically saying, “Yeah… we’re not going anywhere until this guy calms down.” 😂

The wind made every mile feel a little longer, but that’s also what made finishing each ride feel that much better.

And that’s really what this ride is about.

Every mile is for kids and families dealing with something they never asked for. Every mile is a reminder that when things get difficult, you keep moving forward — even when you’re tired, uncomfortable, wet, or fighting a ridiculous headwind.

I met my goal for mileage but I don’t trust this app… and my normal ride app has me less then goal (not bad ) I am off by 5 miles? Still met goal but I am gonna keep riding the last three days for the month and it is what it is😊

So yes, Mother Nature threw rain, wind, and a nor’easter at me this weekend.

I still rode.

Because sometimes you don’t need perfect conditions.

You just need to keep pedaling.

And if the wind wants to argue with me again next weekend…

Well, bring it.

But maybe turn it down a little. 😂🚴‍♂️💨

For the kids. For the families. For every mile.

One pedal stroke at a time.

One more week to go!

Just One More Week… 🚴‍♂️❤️

I’m sitting at 187 miles completed for this year’s Children’s Cancer Ride, which means I’ve got just 13 more miles to reach my goal of 200 miles. That’s it. Thirteen miles.

When I started this ride, I knew there would be days when getting on the bike would be easy and days when it would take a little more motivation. But every mile has been a reminder of why I’m doing this — for the kids and families who are facing something far harder than a bike ride.

I’m going to finish this thing. 💪🚴‍♂️

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, donated, or simply followed along. It means more than you know.

Now let’s get these last 13 miles in the books! ❤️

For the kids. For the families. One mile at a time.

#ChildrensCancerRide #13MilesToGo #200Miles #RideForTheKids #CancerAwareness #CyclingForACause #OneMileAtATime