Twenty-three bicyclists whose lives have been touched by cancer will set off from Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday (10/19/08) to ride the 1,500 miles to Austin by Thursday.
The cyclists are on five teams that will ride relay-style with the help of 16 support personnel. Together, the members of the Challenge to Conquer Cancer have raised $160,000 for cancer research.
Once they get to Austin, they’ll register for the Ride for the Roses LiveStrong Challenge on Oct. 24-25.
As usual Keith Burgess-Jackson gives a stirring report on his ride experience. His blog reports:
“This morning, in beautiful Mineral Wells, Texas, I did my 23d bike rally of the year and my 444th overall. Once again, the weather cooperated. Actually, the weather did more than cooperate; it delighted us. The autumn sky was clear blue; the temperature was mild (albeit chilly at the start); and there was only a touch of wind. My friend Randy showed up, as he did a week ago in Glen Rose. My other so-called friends, namely Joe, Phil, and Julius, wimped out, as is their wont. A friend, in case you haven’t heard, is someone you know real well but like anyway. A good friend is someone you know real well and don’t particularly like, but hang around with anyway.”
A proposed National Park Service (NPS) regulation change will benefit Americans by improving mountain biking experiences in national parks. The new policy would empower park superintendents to manage trails for bicycles, without sacrificing environmental review or public comment opportunities.
“Bicycling is a good fit for many national parks. It’s a quiet, low-impact, family-friendly activity that provides a great way to get adults and kids excited about exploring America’s most scenic places,” says IMBA Executive Director Mike Van Abel. “We’re very pleased that the NPS intends to update its regulations to better serve visitors.”
Springtown Spin Bike Rally/Fun Ride, Springtown High School, 915 W. State Highway 199, Springtown, 8 a.m. Benefiting Tarrant County Youth Collaboration. Routes of 20, 40 and 60 miles. $25. 817-496-6099 or www.tcyc4kids.org.