A new computer always means I forget to check my e-mail for ages, so I’ve been doing some catching up this evening. Got this one from Dan, who’s doing some hefty miles for a decent cause, and on a decent sized wheel. It doesn’t take much to throw some money towards good stuff, so support a BnCer and flip your credit card towards the computer. You’ll feel good about it.
Freeway Penny Farthing Hike, 20 March, 2011
When I registered for the Freeway Bike Hike this week I noticed this “Everydayhero” link pop up and I got a little annoyed by it. However, on reflection, I have had some close calls with asthma sufferers over the years including one young fellow in Esperance that I thought was gone forever (fortunately he lived to breath another day). Therefore, in the interests of community spirit (and because some dude on a penny farthing in the Eastern States apparently raised $100,000 for asthma research), I thought “let’s give it a go.”
For the uninitiated, the ride starts at Kwinana and finishes at Joondalup, a distance of 60 kms. Of course that leaves one 60 kms from one’s car, so the obvious solution is to ride back to Kwinana. In my case, that’s 120 kms glued to the saddle on a 55” fixed-wheel, one speed, hi-wheel bike.
I welcome your donation so, if you feel so inclined, please go to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/daniel_talbot_9 and make a pledge.
Feel free to forward this onto anyone you please. If, on the other hand, unsolicited emails requesting donations give you the shits, please disregard this short missive.
Have a nice day, Dan.
