Friday, 9 April 2021

My Cycle Tour Charity Challenge...

As mentioned previously, I entered the Cycle Tour Charity Challenge to raise funds for the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust last month. My family in Cape Town - my Dad, Mom, brother and nephews - also entered, and it was wonderful to take part in this iconic event together - albeit on separate continents!

I completed my Charity Challenge on Sunday, 21st March, on a beautiful day in southern Indiana. I cycled many scenic roads around Daviess County and finished my 109 kms (or 68 miles) in 5 hrs 35 mins. I even made a "109" pattern with my route - a screenshot of which I attach here. Everything was logged through the Strava tracking app and the Cycle Tour office had access to it in order to log official finishers. 

I have decided to continue cycling throughout the year, as I have lost some weight and feel far healthier now that I am being more active!

 

My route map. :)

A fast downhill on my route. Happy not to climb up this!

A pretty farm scene - complete with a barn quilt. :)

Cycling along the highway - another pretty barn and barn quilt are to the left.

Lonely tree.

Inquisitive groundhog on the road.

Bike safety is important here.

Daviess County Airport.

Little garter snake catching some sun.

Pretty farm windmill.

Enjoying a Crawford post-cycle tradition, a brown cow - Coca-Cola and milk - after my long ride!

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