LarryOz
Cruzeum Curator & Sigma Wrangler
Hello everyone,
Lord willing, I will begin riding my Cruzbike this coming Tuesday, Nov 12 at about 6:30am. The plan is to ride for 24 hours and to see how many miles I can do. I will be riding a 1.13 mile loop in my subdivision. Yeah - sounds boring and repetitive, but at least it is safe, well - except for any crossing golf-carts and alligators that frequent this area. haha.
When I finish at 6:30 on the 13th - I will celebrate my 65th birthday with hopefully the longest single ride I have even accomplished!
This is also an official WUCA Self-Supported record attempt.
I am also riding to raise awareness and money for a very special couple, Julia and Lorenzo, who live in Honduras. Julia was our translator when we lived there as missionaries “back in the day”. I also married them - so they hold an extra special place in my heart.
Sadly - their home was condemned earlier this year as a nearby river swallowed up the earth under it and it was unsafe. They are staying in temporary housing now and currently looking for a piece of land to build on or even a small complete house. Sounds like an easy task, right - wrong - it appears to be almost impossible to find anyone selling land in this rural area of Honduras that actually has legal papers for the land. It is very frustrating.
Earlier this year I created a “Go Fund Me” account for this need: This is the link:
https://gofund.me/f67182b9
Please prayerfully consider giving to this very worthy cause , and of course pray for them and those called to help.
Also - with every donation, please submit your “guess” as to how many miles I will be able to ride. (Text or email your guess to me and I will keep a list) The winner will get a special cycling Jersey made to commemorate this ride and the goal. ( Note - this is a Self-Supported ride, so that means that no one will be helping me by handing me food and drink. I must stop and refuel myself - which will obviously slow down my average speed just a bit.)
If you live in the area, I would love for you to ride (or drive) by and say hi. You are also free to call me at 828-216-7860 and chat for a minute or 2 with me while I am actually riding. Especially if you are up between 10pm and 6am EST - when I will need extra motivation to stay awake and keep pedaling! haha!
Lord willing, I will begin riding my Cruzbike this coming Tuesday, Nov 12 at about 6:30am. The plan is to ride for 24 hours and to see how many miles I can do. I will be riding a 1.13 mile loop in my subdivision. Yeah - sounds boring and repetitive, but at least it is safe, well - except for any crossing golf-carts and alligators that frequent this area. haha.
When I finish at 6:30 on the 13th - I will celebrate my 65th birthday with hopefully the longest single ride I have even accomplished!
This is also an official WUCA Self-Supported record attempt.
I am also riding to raise awareness and money for a very special couple, Julia and Lorenzo, who live in Honduras. Julia was our translator when we lived there as missionaries “back in the day”. I also married them - so they hold an extra special place in my heart.
Sadly - their home was condemned earlier this year as a nearby river swallowed up the earth under it and it was unsafe. They are staying in temporary housing now and currently looking for a piece of land to build on or even a small complete house. Sounds like an easy task, right - wrong - it appears to be almost impossible to find anyone selling land in this rural area of Honduras that actually has legal papers for the land. It is very frustrating.
Earlier this year I created a “Go Fund Me” account for this need: This is the link:
https://gofund.me/f67182b9
Please prayerfully consider giving to this very worthy cause , and of course pray for them and those called to help.
Also - with every donation, please submit your “guess” as to how many miles I will be able to ride. (Text or email your guess to me and I will keep a list) The winner will get a special cycling Jersey made to commemorate this ride and the goal. ( Note - this is a Self-Supported ride, so that means that no one will be helping me by handing me food and drink. I must stop and refuel myself - which will obviously slow down my average speed just a bit.)
If you live in the area, I would love for you to ride (or drive) by and say hi. You are also free to call me at 828-216-7860 and chat for a minute or 2 with me while I am actually riding. Especially if you are up between 10pm and 6am EST - when I will need extra motivation to stay awake and keep pedaling! haha!
