As I sit and reflect on this summer, there is such a rush of fun memories, intense moments, terrible climbs and amazing descents. My time on the bike is so different now, it is so much more meaningful every time I hop back on. And like everyone else in the B&B community, for the rest of my life, I will always be riding for Paige.
There are so many people and organizations that made this summer possible. First off, thanks to my mom and dad for not telling me I was crazy when I told them I would be biking across the country last October! And also thanks for mail dropping me my bills! :)
To all my friends and family who so generously donated to the Bike & Build cause - I truly could not have done this without you. Know that your donation was put to good use! The 30 of us successfully raised and donated $150,000.00 for the affordable housing cause in the U.S.
To all the hosts along the way - your generosity was amazing. It was always so heart warming to see how much you were all willing to do for us. You let us use your facilities, shower at your homes, you cooked us meals and gave us goody bags...the list is endless. We appreciate all that you did for us this summer, and again, this was such a collaborative effort, we really could not have done it without you!!
In the same category, donation magic providers! Nothing is better than finding out you have scored an awesome free meal just because someone has heard what you are doing and wants to help. We essentially survive on donation magic and we could not be more grateful!
To the numerous affordable housing groups across the country that are working to provide safe and decent housing for all people in this country: keep doing what you do! It is clear that your work is effectively changing the lives of others in such a positive way. You guys inspire us all!
And last but so so far from least, my P2SF2010 Bike & Builders. You guys are the most amazing group of individuals and I feel so privileged to have experienced this summer with each and every one of you. We had so many highs and certainly a number of really tough lows, and we got each other through all of this, together as a unit. I think I said this early on, maybe even in week one, but it is so uncommon for a group as large as we are to become so close so quickly and mesh in such a natural way as we all did. You guys are my friends for life, and better yet, my B&B family for life! Any time any of you want to lazy arm dance yourselves clean, give me a call. I'll always be down. Much much love to you all!
Blog readers - thanks so much for sticking around through my inconsistent and spastic updates! I will post pertinent things from time to time, so feel free to check back! Just as an update of my whereabouts these days, I am living in East Harlem while attending Columbia to get my masters in human rights studies. My life will be a bit more sedentary (there is no feasible way to keep up 6 hours of biking a day if you have plans to get ANYTHING else done) but I hope to keep cycling along forever! Wish me luck!
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