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HomeOur StoryMedia Coverage *NEW*The RideHelpful LinksOct 2nd Route COMPLETED!Oct 3rd Route COMPLETED!Oct 4 route COMPLETED!October 5 - Short Recovery Ride COMPLETED!Oct. 6 Route COMPLETED!Oct. 7 Route - COMPLETED (despite fierce headwinds)Oct. 8 Route - COMPLETED!October 9th Completed!Oct 10 Recovery DayOct. 11th Route - COMPLETEDOct 12 Route: - CompletedOct.13th Route: Completed!Oct. 14th Route: Completed!Oct. 15 Recovery DayOct. 16 Route: Completed!Oct 17 Route: Completed!Oct. 18 Route: Bourn Partners Ride, Competed!Oct. 19 Route: Completed!Oct 20 Recovery Day!Oct 21 Recovery DayOct. 22 Route: Completed!Oct. 23 Route: Completed!Oct 24-25: Short Easy Rides:Oct. 26th - Tumacacori Century Gene Chapman Memorial Bike RideOctober 28thOctober 29thOct 30thOct. 31 Rest day!Nov. 1Nov. 2Nov. 3Nov. 4 - Election DayPress Release 10/2Press Release 10/10
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The Ride:
Grieving Father will attempt to bicycle 3,000 miles (approximately 100 miles a day for 30 days) to raise funds and awareness to help fight against pre-term births to benefit the March of Dimes. “There are so many wonderful organizations out there that need and deserve support. The work that the March of Dimes is doing is near and dear to our hearts--so I wanted to do something to help.” FAQs: Will you complete the 3,000 miles in 30 days? “With a little luck, I hope to complete the distance in 30 riding days, not including 3-5 additional days for rest, recovery and/or bike repairs.” Will you be riding alone? “Likely, and for that reason, my wife wasn’t too keen on me bicycling from coast to coast, worrying about not knowing where I was--plus, the additional expenses of lodging. So we settled on a similar distance, but doing different routes around Pima County, this way I’ll be home every night. I don’t expect that too many people would want to do this—unless you ride in the Tour De France—but anyone is welcome to join me for any portion of the ride. I’ll leave every morning from the Fountain at St. Phillips Church at River and Campbell promptly at 7am.” How much do you expect to raise? “Conservatively, I’d like to raise a dollar for every mile. But, people and companies can be incredibly generous—so it might be much more.” Have you ever done anything like this before—did you train for this? “Back in 2001, I bicycled solo from Canada to Mexico along the pacific coast inspired by Lance Armstrong’s come-back from cancer. I didn’t train for that ride—but for this ride, as I’m a little older and much more out of shape, I joined LA fitness and did a month’s worth of spin classes.” How are you able to take the time off? “Coincidently, there’s been a slow-down on a real-estate development project that I’ve been consulting. Home Depot, where I work part-time has been gracious enough to give me the time off I need to do this—the timing was just right—and my wife is very understanding!” Seriously, are you insane: “I was dropped on my head as a baby but I don't think that had any lasting impact. Luckily I will be able to conserve energy this month by avoiding house work whenever possible." Should you give your wife access to the editing features of the FAQs?: Apparently not. For More information, Contact: Wes Simpson 520-981-0703 Cell |