‘Everyone has two lives. The second one begins when you realize you have only one.’
I decided to write a blog for a number of reasons. Originally, I wanted to share my adventure, when I rode my bike across America in 2018, with my family and friends. Whilst doing this I realized that I could also try to show others that a disease does not have to define you, only you can do that. During my ride, the blog became a link with other lymphoma patients, a diary to place my thoughts and fears, a connection to friends and community.
Now I hope, through my cycling adventures, I can maybe inspire others to take on their challenges, raise awareness about Waldonstrom’s and hopefully raise some much needed research funds, that one day may help find a cure for this lymphoma.
Sebring 24
Me, and my impulses, have often led to some crazy adventures, meeting many great people and/or giving me some life changing experiences. I am...
Zwifting!
What is Zwift? Who are Zwifter’s? Where the hell is Watopia? These are some of the questions I had when I decided to look into the world of virtual...
Back in the saddle
After I crossed the finish line at Boston in 2018, and dipped my bike into the Atlantic, in the same way I’d...
Irma is Home
Irma is Home This post was made last weekend but not posted (sorry I got busy getting my life back). I am going to post later this week as I have a...
It Takes a Village – Guest Post by Deirdre
It Takes a Village – Guest Post by DeirdreWell, he did it! Chris reached the Atlantic Ocean 48 days after leaving Los Angeles and exactly 3424 miles...
Independence Day
So the question everyone has been asking me now, “what’s next?”. The obvious answer is rest. For those who know me well, play some golf. As far as...
Day 48 – The End
It is sort of hard to believe that ‘My Big Adventure’ is over. I made it riding Irma from LA to Boston and dipped her wheels in both the Atlantic...
Day 47 – Final Test
93.02 miles Almost like a final examination paper, today was the ultimate test of our determination. It poured down for probably the first 50-60...
The Journey – Guest Blog by Don (aka Great Friend)
As you all know by now, Chris has embarked on a remarkable journey. We are all fortunate to be along for the ride. Deirdre has asked me to write a...
Day 46 – The Fat Lady is Preparing to Sing
Albany, NY to Brattleboro, VT 77.85 miles (with detour) Well the hills finally got me! I was hoping to ride every foot and inch to Boston but to be...
Because ‘Every Freaking Inch’ is One Day at a Time – Guest Blog by Julie McKenzie (aka Coach)
My first contact with Chris was via a message to my Facebook Coaching Page on November 17, 2018 – ‘Hi, I was looking to find a cycling coach. I am...
Day 45 – Mohawk Valley
Herkimer, NY to Albany, NY. 78.60 miles Before we start today I have to thank Colleen, Tim and now Tom & Joe for the blog posts they sent...
