Scott McNeill's Big Ride Across America 2004!
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Quote provided by Jeanette Thomas (rider #30) - Author Unknown
"Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - What a ride!!"
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How did I do?
Donations - Including Microsoft matching funds, I raised almost $13,000 (see Fundraising Status for more details). Thanks to everyone that donated for helping to make this event a success for the American Lung Association of Washington.
Training - over 1,400 miles under my belt before leaving Seattle (see Training Status for details).
Here are the details...
Bicycle ride from Seattle to Washington, DC
3,300 miles in 48 days (June 28th to August 14th)
Average 83 miles/day in 40 days of riding, with 8 days over 100 miles
Total of 35 cyclists, each fundraising at least $5,500 for the American Lung Association of Washington
More details available at http://www.cleanairchallenges.org/big_ride_across_america, or go to the Route Map.
Why did I do the Big Ride Across America?
Your donations will help ALAW fight lung disease such as asthma, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis, support smoking cessation and education, provide asthma camps for children, and lobby for clean air legislation. I've been an active participant in ALAW bicycle/fundraising events for 20 years, as well as a long-time volunteer. On a personal note, my grandfather passed away from chronic lung disease, and disease was also a contributing factor in my mother's death in November 2003. My ride was dedicated to the two of them.