A two day 220 mile vintage bike ride.

One man’s quest to raise awareness and funding for dementia research.

Why a Bike Ride?

Through the physical connection with a bicycle, one discovers a romance woven with the liberation of movement, where the mechanical simplicity of two wheels mirrors the essence of life itself, inviting us to pedal through moments of clarity amidst the chaos of existence. Bicycles oft symbolize cherished memories of personal freedom, adventure, and milestones of ones life, deeply embedding themselves in our minds and souls. Most all of us have some part of our consciousness that we owe to a bicycle, I cannot think of a more fitting or elegant “vehicle” to associate with an effort to bring peoples attention to a cause and endeavor to relate to another’s cherished story.

Why this ride?

This ride represents a personal challenge as well as having a great backstory. The roadways of the route itself mostly still exist, (albiet disjointed) as they did in 1938. Following the route on a pre-war Elgin bicycle (the most prolific US bicycle of the period — purveyed by Sears and Roebuck Co.) creates the same challenges faced in 1938. Even by today’s standards, for a novice cyclist, this is a daunting 2 day ride — 220 miles long and climbing more than 13,500 feet. As far as the backstory goes, please explore the blog watch, read and follow along. Then most importantly, please advocate for dementia research, understanding and assistance.

What's the goal?

In short, raise money and awareness. Dementia affects over 55 million people around the world and is becoming more common. Researchers are trying to find out what causes it, how to detect it early, and how to treat it. They’ve made progress in understanding the risks and testing new treatments. Public programs are working to raise awareness, support caregivers, and make care services more accessible. These efforts aim to improve lives of people suffering with dementia and reduce its impact on their families. 

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