Trek Across Maine

I will be riding my bike to raise money for the Maine Lung Association this year on Father's Day weekend. Since my own father died of lung cancer over 22 years ago, I have often thought about him while on my bike. Several times, I have taken a full day of Memorial Day weekend to ride the 55 mile round trip from my home to his gravestone and back.

If you have read the few posts to this blog recently, you know I have been trying to convince myself to ride more this year. Last week, as I was looking through a list of the 50 best bike rides, state by state, I found a link to the Trek Across Maine. Kate and I had actually met a couple who help organize this ride when we were bicycling around Southport Island near Boothbay, ME two summers ago. It seemed like a no-brainer for me to sign up.

So now, of course, I am looking for donations. Considering these people are running a three day ride with meals and accomodations at University of Maine Farmington and Colby College, the fundraising minimum is a remarkably small $450. But I want to raise at least $750. Please consider donating to this great cause through my personal fundraising page.