Flippin Cold!

So today I did 23 miles. Left about 7:15 am and man was it cold! I'm pretty well covered but the tips of my fingers get really cold and my toes as well. It felt like my toes were going to fall off. Which is not a good thing.

I need to get some thermal socks or something. Also better gloves. I'm
wearing two pairs and the cold still gets me! Next time I ride I'll
note the temperature.

In other news, I've been getting some donations in. It seems slow going but I've still got time.

I need to contact my local paper and see if they will do a story on me. Also a local newsletter. Oh, just thought of our local TV Channel as well.

The worst thing they can do is say no. Also got some other ideas I'll have to flesh out.

Until next time,

Dave

Done!

So I finished correcting my fundraiser letter and flyer, printed them out and made a blog about it with a donation button on myspace. All before 7 am!

I'm off to ride 8 miles in the cold and I'll be folding the letters after.

Have a great day!

Bike and Build Essay

A requirment as part of the application process, I needed to answer 3 questions with a minimum 300 words per answer.

I have made it into a PDF so anyone that cares to read what I wrote can do so.

Bike and Build Essay PDF

Fundraising Time

I got all the fundraising stuff in the mail and will soon start raising the money I need for the trip.

I'll be drafting a letter and also make a flyer for the area that I frequently ride.

The itinerary I received states we start on Tuesday, May 20th in North Carolina and arrive in San Diego, California on July 23rd. We will have traveled approximately 3,428 miles and cycled through 8 states.

I will continue to update any progress of this exciting journey. Before, during and after. So please check back often.

If you'd like to make a donation, contact me.

Welcome!

My name is Dave and I'm training to cycle across the country with the Bike and Build organization. Please follow along with me on my journey.

Thank You,

David Getchel