Something special and unexpected took place this March. A good sized group took on the Iron Rider challenge of riding at least 30 minutes a day for 24 days or 30 days out of the month. The group had a few folks who did not own a bicycle and others who have several. Hundreds of miles were ridden, some by people who did it all indoors on a trainer and others who did every ride outside, despite harsh winter weather. Not all who started were able to finish - after a month of consistent regular effort is a significant challenge. But the unexpected development was something else altogether . . .
The participants formed a group on Facebook and shared their photos, encouraged each other and inspired each other. That community, forged of a shared effort, came from across the country and was made up of people of varying backgrounds and motivations. This little group was a microcosm of the wide range of cycling and showed the positive potential for social media. That surprise was a groovy thing to watch and to be a part of.
As promised, I now have the privilege of listing the successful contestants:
- George B. (PA)
- Jim B. (NY)
- Janice C. (PA)
- David E. (NJ)
- Earl J. (MD)
- Charmaine G. (NY)
- Lance G. (VA)
- Nigel G. (PA)
- Chris N. (NJ)
- George S. (NY)
- Joyce G. (PA)
- Jon L. (NY)
- Amy G. (MA)
- Susan O. (OR)
- Keith S. (CT)
- Christine. T (ME)
- Jim B. (TX)
- Patrick C. (VT)
- Bill C. (NJ)
- Chris N. (PA)
- Al B. (NJ)
- Joselyn G. (NY)
Thank you for organizing this effort! I had fun. Hope you will do it again next year. :-)
ReplyDeleteThree cheers for Nigel! What a great way to stay motivated throughout a month filled with dreadful weather. This group was as warm as it was cold outside.
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