Riding My Ass Back Into Shape (With a Cause)

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One of our last rides together before Sam's cancer recurrence.

We are racing toward summer at a high rate of speed. I mean, we’re only a month’ish out from the summer solstice, which kind of makes me gag a little. 

Because of this I’ve been riding a lot the last week or two. I was ramping up in April to be sure, but the only thing in April that was consistent with my riding was my inconsistency, with unsettled weather causing most of my problems getting on the bike 

Now, I have no choice but to get cracking.  Not only am I planning on doing the 60 mile distance in upcoming Dead Swede at the beginning of June, but more importantly I’ve opted into riding for a cause in May. 

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has a fundraiser in May, Cycle 300 Miles in May for the American Cancer Society. Normally I don’t participate in things like this, as I feel like the public in general gets inundated with requests for donations too much. But, since our stint at Mayo for the Boy, where we stayed cost-free at the ACS Hope Lodge, I felt the calling for this one. Besides, it’s forcing me to get on my bike and ride. 

And I’m getting some good miles in! Even with a couple days of weather related breaks, I have over 180 miles in the first 13 days. Not too shabby. Forcing me to ride because I definitely don’t want to let the people that have donated down, but also getting me back into some sort of shape for the Dead Swede is a nice one-two punch. 

So check out the fundraiser, donate if you can/want, but please no pressure. Money is a touchy subject right now for a lot of people, so I fully understand if you can’t. But know I’m out there pedaling for it, so if you can’t donate right now, jump on your bike and pedal with me. Riding your bike will make you feel better and will motivate me to pedal a little harder. 

Cycle 300 Miles in May for the American Cancer Society