I rode 48.03 miles towards my goal!
Back in the Saddle: 500 Miles for Anchor House
Ahuacan De Gruy
Ahuacan De Gruy
July 12-18, I'll be participating in a 7-day, 500-mile cycling ride to support Anchor House and its mission to help end youth abuse, neglect, and homelessness.
If you know me, you know that I'm not a lifelong cyclist. In fact, I recently got back in the saddle after years away and have been training to prepare for this challenge. Over seven days, I'll ride 500 miles as part of Anchor House's annual Ride for Runaways fundraiser. It will be one of the most physically demanding challenges I've ever taken on, but it's nothing compared to the challenges faced by the young people Anchor House serves every day.
Anchor House works with youth and young adults ages 12 to 24 who have run away, are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, have experienced abuse or neglect, or are transitioning out of the child welfare system. Through crisis intervention, case management, shelter, counseling, and basic necessities, Anchor House helps young people find safety, stability, and a path toward independence.
I'm asking for your support as I work toward my fundraising goal of $2,500. Every donation, regardless of size, helps Anchor House continue providing these critical services and advancing its mission to end youth abuse, neglect, and homelessness for good.
Thank you for considering a donation and for supporting both this important cause and my journey. Together, we can help young people not only survive, but thrive.
With gratitude,
Ahuacan
If you know me, you know that I'm not a lifelong cyclist. In fact, I recently got back in the saddle after years away and have been training to prepare for this challenge. Over seven days, I'll ride 500 miles as part of Anchor House's annual Ride for Runaways fundraiser. It will be one of the most physically demanding challenges I've ever taken on, but it's nothing compared to the challenges faced by the young people Anchor House serves every day.
Anchor House works with youth and young adults ages 12 to 24 who have run away, are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, have experienced abuse or neglect, or are transitioning out of the child welfare system. Through crisis intervention, case management, shelter, counseling, and basic necessities, Anchor House helps young people find safety, stability, and a path toward independence.
I'm asking for your support as I work toward my fundraising goal of $2,500. Every donation, regardless of size, helps Anchor House continue providing these critical services and advancing its mission to end youth abuse, neglect, and homelessness for good.
Thank you for considering a donation and for supporting both this important cause and my journey. Together, we can help young people not only survive, but thrive.
With gratitude,
Ahuacan
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I rode 71.8 miles towards my goal!
Day 6 Strava Data
Day 5 Strava Data
Day 4 Strava Data
Day 3 Strava Data
Day 2 Strava Data
Day 1 Strava Results (batyer died, so the app didn't capture my 71.8 miles.
I rode 73.3 miles towards my goal!
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I rode 80.51 miles towards my goal!
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I rode 32 miles towards my goal!
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I rode 55.08 miles towards my goal!
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I rode 71.1 miles towards my goal!
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I rode 64.71 miles towards my goal!
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Pulling up to the ride with my bike shining!
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The daily mileage and elevation. I've decided to ride the short option on day 4. This will enable me to recover from the previous two days and prepare for the next two days. Day 5 & 6 are the toughest days. Day 5 is nearly 80 miles!!! 🤯
The route. Days 1 & 4 are loop days. So, we'll ride a loop and remain in the city an additional night.
36 hours before "Go Time!" Right now, I'm carb-loading and hydrating. I can't tell whether I'm nervously excited or excitingly nervous. Yes, there's a difference, lol. Thank you so much for your support! I'm extremely appreciative for your donations, well wishes, and prayers (these legs are going to need them, lol). Throughout this challenging endeavor, I'll be posting pictures of the ride and updates on how I'm feeling. I'll also post a link to each ride so you can track my progress. Stay tuned!!!
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