It's the Final Countdown (couldn't resist!) to the Pan-Mass Challenge, one of my favorite times of the year! Here are three countdowns that I am currently a little bit obsessed with. :)
3. There are three days until I arrive in Sturbridge to begin my ride. After checking into the hotel, I'll register for my 11th PMC ride, get my first (of several) free Harpoon Brewery beers, meet my Team Kinetic Karma friends, fill my tummy at the carbo load dinner, and watch the PMC Opening Ceremonies live before retiring to bed very early! The energy and excitement in Sturbridge will be palpable and one thing will be clear - we 5,800 riders, 3,500 volunteers, and hundreds of thousands of donors are making a statement that cancer will be beaten!
190. When we pull out of Sturbridge EARLY on Saturday morning, 190 miles will stand before us and the finish line in Provincetown. The first 40 miles are very hilly, transitioning into longer flats and more rolling hills for much of the rest of the first day. And do you think the Cape is flat? Think again! There is a surprising amount of vertical on Day 2. Some people may assume that I count down the miles to the finish so that I can be done sooner, but in reality, I'm counting down how many miles I have left to hang with my cycling friends and constantly exchange "thank yous" with fellow riders, volunteers, and the supporters that line the route.
785. I am $785 away from meeting my $7,000 fundraising goal. Thank you to the 77 donors this year who have joined the fight against cancer by making generous donations to support my ride.
If you haven't made your donation, now is the time! In 3 days I will ride 190 miles, and I need to raise $785 in order to do it! Help us make cancer HISTORY! Visit https://www2.pmc.org/egifts/jf0128 to make your donation today. Thank you!
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