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Post by txr on Jan 11, 2011 23:48:53 GMT -5
Hey all. Just wanted to share something with you all. A good friend's brother and his wife have started this adventure this past Sunday. They plan to ride ALL 50 states in 2011 (yes that includes Alaska and Hawaii). They both love the outdoors and adventure. He is a photographer and she is a teacher. They both have taken the year away from work to do this ride. Here is their mission, taken directly form there web site: www.giveabike.com/default.htmlspreading understanding about the impact a bicycle can have on a family in Africa, an at-risk child in the U.S., or a disabled U.S. Veteran The money they will raise will help them give to their charities listed on their site. This will allow them to donate bikes to the above charities. I am sharing this with you for a number of reasons. 1. They are amazing people 2. What an adventure. I think we all can dream of this but how many will ever do this? 3. I am sure some of you will be interested in their journey 4. Any and all help they can get would be greatly appreciated by them 5. Maybe this group can entice them (or help them) in some way. 6. All the above and more LOL Anyways, check out the website. Check out the blog and follow along and live vicariously through them if you wish. Tom |
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Post by txr on Jan 24, 2011 16:56:13 GMT -5
Hey, do not know if anyone is following this trip but they are making god progress and have been blessed with good weather so far. They have posted new blog posts and many pictures of the adventure.. Check them out here: www.giveabike.blogspot.com/They my be though this area in March. Any ideas to welcome them or sponsor a meet and greet? |
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Post by txr on Mar 20, 2011 10:34:55 GMT -5
The riders are approaching............
Just wanted to send one last note out their to see if there is anyone willing to host these two for a night? They will be hitting the area in the next two days. Sorry not exactly sure if its tomorrow, tonight or tuesday. I sent them a note with my number to call if they need anything coming through. I just do not have enough room to house two bikers, bikes and gear. This just sucks for me because they are such great people and anyone who could host them would enjoy meeting them for sure. Please take a quick look at their site if you have not already and send them a note if you can host or post here and I will try to get in touch with them in time. I know this is a lot to ask coming from someone who many do not know but any help would be greatly appreciated by them and me. Thanks in advance
Tom
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Post by mudonthetires on Mar 21, 2011 10:51:32 GMT -5
Hey everyone, I was just reading these posts last night and as I was traveling my route through Sandersville, Ga. I saw Adam and Christy. It was a rather odd coincidence, but I turned around and was able to stop and talk with them for a bit. They are an extremely nice couple are planning on stopping in Augusta overnight. They asked me about any camping other than around the lake in the Augusta area, but I wasn't able to think of anything right in Augusta. They are still looking for a place to crash if available, I would be more than willing, but we are in the middle of a remodel. They would be excellent company for anyone, and they really are doing an amazing thing!
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Post by txr on Mar 21, 2011 22:12:17 GMT -5
Hey everyone, I was just reading these posts last night and as I was traveling my route through Sandersville, Ga. I saw Adam and Christy. It was a rather odd coincidence, but I turned around and was able to stop and talk with them for a bit. They are an extremely nice couple are planning on stopping in Augusta overnight. They asked me about any camping other than around the lake in the Augusta area, but I wasn't able to think of anything right in Augusta. They are still looking for a place to crash if available, I would be more than willing, but we are in the middle of a remodel. They would be excellent company for anyone, and they really are doing an amazing thing! Thanks for stopping and talking with them. They have found a place to stay. I talked with them early this morning and also late this evening. I am meeting up with them in the morning, 9am at the Cracker Barrel at belair/i-20. They told me that you stopped and mentioned this post. I can not tell you how happy I am about that. Again thanks for just taking a moment of your time to speak with them, I can tell you they appreciated your time and efforts mudonthetires. Keep them in your thoughts as they travel this country by two wheels only!!! Truly awesome Tom |
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Post by mudonthetires on Mar 21, 2011 22:40:26 GMT -5
No problem, we actually were able to meet up for dinner tonight and have a good meal and some great conversation. What an incredible story they have to tell, and they are two genuinely kind people. It was a blast getting to know them a little bit. Everyone should really check out their website and consider donating to their cause, everything they are doing is for charity.
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