At camp on Saturday night, the organizers announced that about 3500 numbers had raised over $14.5 Million for PMH.
The first number is interesting. That's about 25% more than the first year. We actually noticed this while we were riding this weekend. We spent a lot more time riding in packs than last year, even on the country roads. While it was fun to be with other riders, it also required a little more caution on the roads, particularly in sections that were more difficult (for example, the big hill climbs). There were more inexperienced riders on the route this year and they had more trouble with the tough sections.
(as of this evening, my total for the Ride was just over $3000. My thanks to all who contributed. The "idiots" should break through $35,000 before the end of the month.
About Me
- Gavin O'Hara
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- As a long-time Toronto resident and cyclist, I've been able to combine my inclination towards "good works" and personal challenges by riding in the "Ride to Conquer Cancer", a 200+ km, 2-day cycling trip from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls.
Aside from the personal challenge, the Ride is a key fund-raising initiative of the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, one of the top five cancer research hospitals in the world.
I've cycled both the inaugural Ride to Conquer Cancer in 2008 and the 2009 edition. 2010 brings a new challenge -- I'm going to be riding a new 200 mile route.
I'll be using this blog primarily to capture some thoughts and an image or two on the road to the Falls.
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