Doug Squires Charity Cycle Ride Across America.

A sponsored ride or walk, run or ride is a popular way to raise money for charity.  Some of these sponsored challenges are relatively modest while others take on quite formidable proportions.  Bill "Cometeer" Norton recently came over from the USA to test his shoe leather walking  from John O' Groats to Land's End.  Coventry Section's Doug Squires made the journey the other way across the Atlantic to take part in a charity cycle ride.  Starting from Los Angeles on the West coast he passed through 15 states before finishing on the East coast in Boston.  Doug pedalled a total of 3440 miles and climbed 143,000 feet overall which represents 26 miles just in elevation change!  Temperatures were in the high 80's - mid 90's which meant you needed lots of fluids like Gatorade, especially in the dessert.  

Money raised goes to RNIB Rushton School and Children's Home in Coventry.  Sponsorship thus far, is well over £22,000 plus a substantial recent pledge of £5,000 over 2yrs, which is excellent.  Doug's final target is £35k.  If you would like to contribute it is easy at:  http://www.justgiving.com/TransAm-Bikeride

I have include a map below of the route that Doug rode across America.  When Doug contacted me after his return he had just been out for a ride on his Rapide.  He said it made a nice change from having to push the pedals round.  I'll bet!
Eddy

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