It’s cold, wet and windy. Sunday afternoon and I’m in Albany, contemplating cycling out of here in the morning in stormy conditions. I could take the easy way out and jump in a support vehicle but when Ride for Hope 2014 begins, I’ll be on my bike … rain, hail or shine.
I’m not a ‘macho hero’, I’m simply a guy who has seen the end result of rides like this. While I’m cycling over 500 kilometres from Albany to Perth, there’ll be children in extreme poverty who benefit from my sore muscles. While I know that I’ll have a lot of fun on the ride, I also know there’ll be tough stretches when my legs will ask again, why are we doing this? I’m not fully fit, I’m not fully prepared, but I’m willing to stretch myself for the children who will receive the help they need through Compassion.
There are others on this ride, many who you can see in the photo above, who are nervous about what this week holds. This is the first ride for many. They’ve trained but they still don’t really know what tests await them. Like me, they’re prepared to take on the ride because they know of the great benefit that others will receive.
I want to do a deal with you. I’m prepared to face whatever comes and do my very best to make every kilometre if you are prepared to sponsor me. Maybe $5, maybe $10, maybe $500. Whatever you can afford will make a world of difference. You can support me by going to my fundraising page. Please click the link and help a child living in extreme poverty now.
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