McAdow's Miles for Rotary 2013: 2011

Ride and Pledge

Jerry bikes a lot … on average, more than 3000 miles per year. He has biked across the country, the northern half of the Mississippi River, throughout most of the states of the MidWest, in Ireland and Switzerland and back and forth to work about 9 months of every year. He has been a biking “enthusiast” since the early 1970s. Against this backdrop, we in Rotary are combining this great activity with an opportunity to make a per mile pledge for the year 2013 with the proceeds going to fund ongoing Rotary activities. We will keep you advised of the miles Jerry accumulates in 2013 and the places he goes (with pictures). His mileage goal for this year is 3500 miles. Jerry himself has pledged $.05/mile with no maximum amount. The more he bikes, the more support he gives to Rotary.

WE URGE YOU TO SUPPORT ROTARY BY PLEDGING MCADOW MILES.

Tuesday, September 13

Crossing the boarder into Illinois connecting to Jane Addams Trail

Carol and Jerry on the Badger State Trail enroute to Freeport

Tuesday, August 30

Entering Canada today. Very rough roads. 2 countries and 2 states (Vermont and NY) in 2 hours.

Sunday, September 4

Arrived home from Lake Champlain at 11:30 this morn. Great trip. 408 miles around Lake. 2,678 season miles to date.

A tree blown down on bike trail.

Friday, September 2

As of tonight I will have ridden 2,577 miles for the season. I should put 60 more miles on tomorrow. I've biked every day last week except last Sunday, because of too much rain and wind. The roads and bridges were out, and I tried to get to Lake Placid but the road was out - all thanks to Hurricane Irene.

Only 923 miles left to go before the season ends in December!

Mountians from Saranac to Plattsburgh

At the top of another mountain hill on our way to Saranac Lake.

Sunday, August 28

A view of the storm north of Burlington about midafternoon. Not as bad as predicted but biking not possible.

Saturday, August 27 Burlington, VT

Starting first day. Finished at 5 pm. 65 miles today. Holding over for hurricane remnants in Burlington on Sunday. Biking around Lake Chaplain - started in Ticonderoga NY and hunkered down in Burlington VT waiting for rain and wind to quit.

Friday, August 19

Duluth, Minnesota

Ice Age Trail

Ice Age Trail on Tandem w Carol. Season miles to date: 2,100

I have ridden over 2,000 miles this year! Only 1,500 more to go...

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I've raised $2,605 so far. Thank you to everyone who has pledged for my miles. We are more than half way there. Please spread the word and tell your friends and family about my travels.