First Ride, First Post

I figured that since I went for my first outdoor ride today, it would also be appropriate to (finally) post my first blog entry.

I was supposed to ride out at Kensington Metropark with Jeff, an attorney I've worked with, but he unfortunately had to cancel, so I went up to Stoney Creek Metropark. Stoney Creek has an aproximately 6.25 mile trail around the lake. I rode three laps around, which is about 19 miles total. I would have liked to ride a fourth, but was running out of daylight.

It was my first time up at Stoney Creek and it was beautiful. And there were a lot of people out there, but it was far from crowded. Only downside was that it took 45 minutes to get there. Nevertheless I'll probably go back there again tomorrow, but am going to look for a trail I can pick up closer to my apartment and ride to the park.

As for fundraising, thank you to everyone who has donated. I have been delinquent in sending my 'thank you' notes, but am nonetheless very grateful, and I promise I will get them out. My official fundraising to date is $5,986.06. However I also have checks and cash I've received, but not yet sent to Push America totaling $160.00. So due to the generosity of all of my friends and family, and friends of friends, and friends of family, and family of friends, and co-workers of family, etc. I have surpassed my initial goal of $6,000.00. But that doesn't mean my fundraising is done. It's never too late to support a good cause. So if you haven't had a chance to give yet, please check out my fundraising page. And I know the economy is terrible, so don't forget there's no such thing as a minimum donation.

So thanks to everyone and I'll be more diligent on updating my progress going forward (I promise).