‘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.
1.4 Million Pedal Strokes – Guest Blog by Tom & Joe (aka Nephews)
We chatted on the phone this afternoon to discuss how we’d even approach this, for once taking our Dad’s advice to look back over the last six weeks...
Day 44 – Closer by the Day
Syracuse, NY to Herkimer, NY 71.08 miles Today was a pretty easy ride and to be honest there isn’t much I can say beyond it was a nice ride....
Run This One To The End – Guest Blog by Tim (aka Older Brother)
When Deirdre asked me to be a surprise guest blogger, I accepted the invitation immediately. Then I thought, “what am I going to write about?”...
Day 43 – Dinor to Dinosaur
Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY 69.94 miles Well I am glad we are out of Canandaigua not because its a bad town or anything. Its just I really have...
Don’t Worry About the ‘What If’s’ – Guest Blog by Colleen (aka Col)
One day in 2017, Chris told me that he was going to do something he had always thought about. Knowing that he is a committed golfer, I naturally...
Day 42 – Up and Down in NY State
Then I saw this sign which I thought slightly odd in New York State and am no wiser now as to why it was there. I don’t think there are...
Day 41 – Lake Ride
Erie, PA to Hamburg, NY 80.68 miles Leaving the hotel the clouds looked ok so I left my waterproof jacket off. After half a mile I stopped to put my...
Day 40 – The Longest Day
Rest Day – Erie, PA Today is our last rest day before Boston. As you know by now Don is in town, so we met up again this morning. He had another...
Dig Deep Peeps – Guest Blog by Deirdre
Hi All, Chris is inching ever closer to Boston, having arrived in Erie, Pa yesterday. Today is his last rest day on the tour. Tomorrow he leaves...
Day 39b – Rainy Day Surprise
Niles, OH to Erie, PA. 90.02 miles Well after our late night out (dinner at 7:30 pm) I slept like a log. The log awoke to a spectacular view of Lake...
Day 39 – Happy but Tired
As I rode into Erie, and just before I reached the hotel, I saw a guy standing on the corner of the road. I knew that stance and then recognized the...
Day 38 – Dog Racing in Ohio
Wooster, OH to Niles, OH 92.76 miles Another ride over 90 miles again today and for the first time started with some light rain. The rain was...
