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Day One of the Great Cycle Challenge

 

I have been preparing for this day for several months. The beginning of riding 300 miles in 30 days. And as I planned I rode about 10 miles. If I keep that up the math will work out. That will be an achievement I will be proud of. To donate to my ride click here.

But I have accomplished another goal already. Last year I announced that I would be creating a team of riders and recruiting friends and family to be on it. To my delight 5 have stepped up and accepted the challenge. Together we hope to raise over $5000 to fight childhood cancer. 


Palmer Ann Bliss (sister) rode in the Great Cycle Challenge last year and is riding again this year. She plans on riding 200 miles around the scenic island of Saint Simon's Island, Georgia. She has almost reached her goal of $800!

My sister-in-law Patty Whitehouse  has set a goal of 50 miles in the month as well as raising $1500 for the kids. My brother-in-law Tom Tarvin is also raising $1500 and will be riding 200 miles in September.

My nephew Vincent Stippler has set his eyes on riding 150 miles in the month and raising $500. The team's newest addition is Liesl Seabert who will be riding 100 miles, possibly with a toddler in tow and raising $250. 

Along with me these are the members of the riding team "Riding is Bliss". But don't think this is a final list. There is still time to join in on the fun. 



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