I got a later start than I wanted for the ride, instead of being one of the first on the route I ended up being one of the last. I did my registration, safety training, and fastened my number to my bike and headed out on the route. A couple miles from the start I missed a bike path cut over between roads and thus detoured to a dead end at the wildlife reserve in Newington which added a couple miles to my day. The route I took started near the Red Hook in Newington, looped out through Greenland and North Hampton, to the beach, then traveled along up to Wallis Sands. 

Then the route cut back inland to a loop around New Castle and through downtown Portsmouth crossing into Kittery and up to Fort McClary. After a mandatory check-in the route followed Rt103 up to York and along the coast to Nubble Light and though short sands. The last leg of the route traveled the road that passes by the Cliff House and Perkins Cove ending in Ogunquit on Rt 1. As last year the support staff and organization of the event was exceptional.  I covered the 58 miles in just under 3 1/4 hours which I am happy with considering my knees quit at mile 50 and I fought a wind which was never to be at my back all day.  All things considered it was a glorious day and a ride that was certainly a memorable one. Thank you all for the support and supporting such a wonderful cause!!

The ride will start in Portsmouth and travel down to Hampton NH and up along the New Hampshire and Maine coast ending in Ogunquit ME. I did the ride last year and raised nearly one thousand dollars! This years route is 56 miles

You make the donation and I will do the work!

Help put an end to Lung Disease. If you would like to ride with me or volunteer that would be great too!!

Here is my Online Donation Page ! http://www.breathenh.org/stadig

If you would prefer to right a check, let me know and I will stop by and pick it up.

I lost my father to lung cancer in 2007. I know many of you have also lost loved ones and have seen the effects of lung cancer, COPD, and other disorders , Every dollar helps this important cause!

Getting Ready to Start Out

I Made It!!

Getting Ready to Start Out

This was the first event of this kind I have ever participated in and found it very well organized. Everything from the fundraising help online, through registration, and support on the routes was outstanding and top notch.   Due to everyone’s kind and generous support I was able to raise $691.00 for the organization, and am so very grateful for your support and I thank all of you who helped!!   Overall the bike tour raised nearly $35,000, you can see there website here.

Reaching the Finish Line

My chosen route was 43 miles, but my bike odometer was telling me I covered 45. I began in Pease and rode down through Greenland to Rye beach and up to Wallis Sands. Then the route went inland and down pass BG’s Boathouse out through and around New Castle and back to downtown Portsmouth. I crossed river over to Badgers Island and down through downtown Kittery and around to Fort McClary. The route followed along to York and along Long Sands and up to Nubble Light. They had a photographer taking pictures of the riders and will post as soon as I get it. From there it was up to Short Sands and up along the road that passes by the Cliff House to downtown Ogunquit. I ended at the Seafarer Hotel on Rt1 to much fanfare.

I Made It!!

Being a newbie to cycling I didn’t want to push it to much and chose the middle length route. I rode the legs to Fort McClary (25 mi) with various other riders at a very casual steady pace. The balance of the ride I rolled on my own and pressed quite hard. This later section was also much more hilly so there was more climbing and downhill sections.  The ride took about 3 hrs including  the many stops at the checkpoints for provided snacks and water.

I thank all of you for your support in the event and helping such a worthy cause!

I am writing today for a very special purpose. I am going to ride in the Seacoast Bike Tour for Breathe New Hampshire. I lost my father in 2007 due to lung cancer and also know many who suffer lung disease; therefore, I have committed myself to this very special cause and am looking for sponsors. This is a two day Bike Tour to be held on May 16 – May 17. All proceeds from this 24^th Annual Seacoast Bike Tour will benefit lung health education programs in New Hampshire.
Since I have volunteered to do the hard work, I am asking my family, friends, coworkers, and business associates to sponsor me in my efforts on behalf of a great cause! Every single dollar counts!

Anyone who pledges me $20.00 or more and enters their pledge online via credit card will be entered in a raffle for three great raffle prizes!

Winners will be notified by June 16, 2009. Prizes will be listed shortly on the Seacoast Bike Tour page of the Breathe New Hampshire website at www.breathenh.org
Contributions may be made by check (made out to Breathe New Hampshire), or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). I will gladly pick up any contributions. For your convenience you can also pledge me directly using your credit card by going online to www.breathenh.org and visiting my official Bike Tour site at http://www.breathenh.org/stadig

If you are unable to sponsor me for this event, but would like to support Breathe New Hampshire, I would be glad to provide you with other opportunities such as volunteering or joining my team. I am really looking forward to participating in this fundraising event and will let you know about my experience when it’s all over.

Your support is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

Glen Stadig