Day 1: 16 Miles Down – 234 to Go!

Well, the wheels are officially turning. Today I kicked off my 250-mile challenge for children’s cancer ride and logged my first 16 miles. It wasn’t about speed records or showing off—it was about putting one pedal stroke in front of the other and starting this journey strong.

Every mile today reminded me why I’m riding: for the kids who can’t just hop on a bike and cruise down the road because they’re stuck fighting something much bigger. If they can keep battling every single day, the least I can do is push through the sweat, the sore legs, and the hills that feel like they’re out for revenge.

I won’t lie—16 miles is just the warm-up. There’s a long road ahead, but that’s the point. This ride is about endurance, not just on the bike but in spirit. It’s about showing that even when the miles feel heavy, we don’t stop.

So here’s to Day 1: the first pedal strokes of many. Tomorrow, the journey continues. Let’s keep pushing, keep pedaling, and most importantly—keep fighting for the kids.

🚴‍♂️ The Road Ahead: 250 Miles for the Kids Who Can’t Stop Pedaling

Most people think 250 miles on a bike sounds insane. I think childhood cancer is a hell of a lot more insane. So this September, I’m strapping on my helmet, climbing into the saddle, and grinding out every single one of those 250 miles—not for me, but for the kids fighting battles way bigger than sore legs and burning lungs.

This isn’t just a month or riding. It’s a statement. Every mile is a punch in the face to cancer, every drop of sweat a reminder that no child should have to fight for their life before it’s even really started. I’ve got a road full of asphalt, hills that won’t care about my excuses, and a cause worth every ounce of fight I can give.

I’m riding because they can’t. I’m riding because they deserve better. And I’m riding because together, we can turn miles into medicine, and effort into hope.

24 or less

Well it’s hear getting in a last few more unofficial miles before day 1 I am remembering all of the little kids that I had the pleasure to meet and that taught me a great deal in a short time …I say thank you 🙏 and to all that contributed or still to contribute in money and with kind words of encouragement…I say thank you to you all

Well just 48hrs to go to kick this party off..

Well hard to believe I am starting year 4 and it seems like only yesterday if you would that I had an idea and desire to do this. It’s been just a under 20k worth of miles and basically 2 bikes since I got back to riding after my cancer diagnosis but that not why I ride the reason I ride is my omage to the children at chop (children hospital of Philadelphia) that taught me about real strength in the face of adversity while I was being treated for my cancer. It’s my way of saying thank you 🙏

That’s an honor

So another year of solid fund raising I get the honor of having my photo on the big board in time square again this year (not to shabby)

One week till go time

Well as I try and continue to ride towards September 1st every thing is trying to keep me from succeeding (not gonna let it ) I have a goal and a purpose zzz