Switching gears by switching focus.

The base training is officially over, as mentioned by Richard last week. We had long distance rides over the weekend with many of us enjoying different experiences (changing road bikes out for mountain bikes and in some cases including family & friends in our training regimes). Now, the focus is on rest & recovery.

At the same time, the mental & logistical focus is ramping up, as Willie eluded to yesterday. We are approaching our departure goal of ¾ million, however we are not there yet. The riders are engaged in a number of pre ride fundraisers that include a day at the Hexter’s in Whiterock Sept 2nd and our Sept 6th launch party. Each of us is also diligently working to meet and exceed our personal goals for off and on line donations. We have solicited family, friends, former friends and friends of friends in attempts to get the word out as expansively as possible.

The most challenging component of the next month is circumnavigating people, groups and organizations who will try to impede our progress (unintentionally of course). There just isn’t time for this and as disappointing as it has been with people falling short on their talk and or reneging on their promises we are fortunate to have positive people who focus on the worthy.

21 volunteers (including riders)will depart in 28th days to accomplish one of the most memorable & impactful events of their lives. When the rubber hits the road, there is only 1 focus; arriving in Vancouver on Sept 22nd with over 1 million dollars in the bank. Over the next few weeks we will profile the riders as part of our people behind the push section.

Stay Tuned. Stay focused. Stay dialed.