Miles for Mito

THE TRAIL

2009-06-29T19:33:00.000-07:00

“The pains in my legs, sides, arms and head are great; but I know I must go on. Sometimes the bumps from travelling hurt my hands or arms, but I keep going. I strain to keep focused on the task at hand, but sometimes the fatigue enters my body and focus becomes more and more difficult. Thoughts race through my head about giving up. But I know that people are counting on me. They are expecting me to continue; to press on; to complete the journey. I’m not the only one making this trip and the others with me are also fighting to carry on; straining against their own pains, fatigue and exhaustion. I look forward to the finish line; excited about the prospect of normal days in which I no longer feel pain and can once again spend quality time with friends and loved ones. I keep going. I have to. There is no turning back. We’re almost there. I see the crowds cheering us as we arrive. They don’t really know how hard it’s been; it wasn’t their journey. But they are genuinely happy to see us safe and sound. They know we’ve pushed the limits and survived. We made it and the joy that comes from finishing is overwhelming!“

As you read this, knowing that it’s the “Miles for Mito” bike-ride blog, you might be thinking that I’m talking about the bike-ride from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Although each of these thoughts would surely apply to that event, I’m actually referring to the struggle that affected people face each day with Mitochondrial Disease. We cannot know how similar the struggles each affected person faces are, but we know that they struggle. We also know that we must help to stop their pain. We must find a cure. You may remember a time in your life of utter fatigue. You may know what’s it’s like to press on in the face of uncertainty and adversity. But these probably are not daily struggles. You can help us to make a difference toward that cure. Please, donate to help these individuals. Any amount will help. The $1 that finds the cure, may be the $1 that you give. http://www.umdf.org/milesformito

Mike

2009-06-27T16:55:00.001-07:00

More pics and video to follow - donate now at www.umdf.org/milesformito

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We Made it to the END!

2009-06-27T06:47:00.000-07:00

The end of a successful journey!

We're finished with the ride. The Indianapolis and Atlanta riders met about 30 miles outside Vienna, VA Friday afternoon and rode the final two hours together. It was a great final leg of the trip. We were able to some time with each other and swap stories of our trips. At 6 o'clock we arrived at the Sheraton to a wonderful welcome organized by the UMDF. They had us ride through the front entrance, into the main lobby. It was quite touching with cheering, clapping, flags and banners announcing our arrival. Thanks to all involved.

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Days 4 & 5

2009-06-24T20:45:00.001-07:00

Crossing the Eastern Continental Divide

(We won't tell you the elevation, so you can't compare us to the Atlanta crew)

No updates Tuesday...sorry we were bushed!

After one on my more difficult days ever on a bicycle I was too beat to blog. We finished a great ride through Ohio, rode to the Montour Trail around Pittsburgh to begin the Great Allegheny Passage Trails to Washington D.C. The Montour was a disaster, not what we had envisioned as the start to our rail-trail adventure. It was poorly marked, dumped us out on busy Pittsburgh streets at rush hour. We were hopelessly lost then by an almost-miracle found our wonderful support crew patiently waiting for us about 8:00 pm. By the time we got to the motel, cleaned-up and ate, we were mentally and physically shot, but still considered the day a success. We were all safe, healthy and one step closer to our goal.

Today was a whole new ball game. Great ride through Pennsylvania and into Maryland. The trails along the rivers, across the trestles and through the tunnels of the old railroads were just so nice, what a pleasure. 100 miles of pedaling fun. More of the same tomorrow, until we get to Cumberland, Maryland and begin the trip along the C&O Canal Tow Path. Should be fun.

Thanks for reading.

Bob

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2009-06-24T16:30:00.001-07:00

Finished day 5 - 100 miles - lots of beautiful sites along the way. Pictures and more d etails to follow tonight.

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Correction!

2009-06-23T19:59:00.001-07:00

correction to highest elevation photo from left to right: Ray Pagano, Mark Reicht, Rich Sheinis. Opps... sorry.

Emily,

Luv ya all (as a friend!!!)

more photos from atlanta group...

2009-06-23T19:55:00.001-07:00

This is (from left to reight) Mark Reicht, Ray Pagaon, and Rich Sheinis. Highest elevation/Blue Ridge Parkway. Sunday, June 21st.

Katy

Atlant miles for mito (sunday pics)

2009-06-23T19:50:00.000-07:00

Mike,

Here are some photos/videos of the Atlanta Miles for Mito riders from this week. Please post to the blog site.

Picture # 345 was taken on Sunday June 22 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Pictured from left to right Rich Sheinis, Joe, Drew, Mark Reicht, and Ray Pagano. (Sorry I do not have Joe and Drew's last names in front of me. Drew joined the Atlanta Miles for Mito group on Sunday and rode with them through Tuesday, and Joe joined us for Sunday. Joe is the Olympic gold medalist from the Barcelona games). We were very honored to have him join us for part of the ride! Drew you are awesome and many thanks to you for all the miles you put in for Mito.

Joe - THANK YOU for helping us find a cure for Mito. My sincerest apologies for not having your last name at this moment - I will update again with complete information as soon as possible.

Thanks

Katy Lyons

Day three...home free (not really)

2009-06-22T19:31:00.000-07:00

Early day three photos of the Indiana / Ohio crew...ready & rollin'

Thanks for riding Matt, it was a blast!

No late-day photos 'cuz we were a mess. Hard, hot, hilly day. We'll be finished with Ohio and into PA tomorrow...half way there.

Bob

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Day 1 Indianapolis Thanks to all our sponsors!

2009-06-22T17:23:00.001-07:00

Day 1 - Indianapolis Heading out from the 1st SAG

2009-06-22T17:22:00.001-07:00

Day 1 - Indianapolis coming into the 1st SAG

2009-06-22T17:20:00.001-07:00

Day 1 - Leaving the park

2009-06-22T17:19:00.001-07:00

Day 1 - Indianapolis

2009-06-22T17:17:00.001-07:00

2009-06-22T09:48:00.001-07:00

Wow! Thats all i can say.

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2009-06-22T07:09:00.001-07:00

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Date: Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 11:02 AM
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Day two...we're still ok

2009-06-21T18:40:00.000-07:00

How do you know this photo was taken first thing in the morning?.....Because everybody's smiling!

Day two was another success. We got a little taste of some hills in and around Bellefountaine, OH. We had lunch there and got to visit with the firemen. Unfortunately we didn't plan a meeting Jim Holycross, former fire chief who took such good care of us four years ago on our way to Pittsburgh, so we left a Miles for Mito "Treat Bag" there with him. Continued through some beautiful rolling countryside the rest of the day.

We ended the day by switching SAG crews and a great pasta dinner at Bravo Restaurant here in Columbus. Another early start and 100 mile ride to New Philadelphia, OH tomorrow.

Better get prepared...Zzzzz.

Thanks for reading the Miles for Mito Blog.

Bob

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2009-06-21T14:40:00.001-07:00

Finished day 2 - 103 miles in less than 10 hrs - including stops. Pics to follow 2 night.

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2009-06-21T14:29:00.001-07:00

No more chicken factories.

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2009-06-21T10:32:00.001-07:00

We're in bellfountain! Only 3 miles from the highest point in ohio. About 61 miles done so far.

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2009-06-21T07:32:00.001-07:00

Day1 - passed the highest point in indiana. Hard to tell where it was - indiana is pretty flat.

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2009-06-21T04:58:00.001-07:00

Unfortunately, Father's Day has brought us rain and lightening in Cherokee, NC. Riding in rain is one thing, but riding in lightening when you are sitting on a lightening rod is another! The weather should clear up by about 9 a.m. so we have delayed our start a few hours. We hope to be on the Blue Ridge Parkway by 9:30. The weather looks good for the rest of the day and the rest of the week so a short delay today should not be a problem. Talk to you tonight!

Rich

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Ride Report

2009-06-20T16:51:00.000-07:00

Indiana riders day 1 ride report:

Left Indianapolis, 7:20 AM

Breaks at; Knightstown, IN 25 miles...Cambridge City, IN 50 miles...Fountain City, IN 75 miles, then the "high point" of the day, we passed the highest point in Indiana...all 1,257 ft. of it! (Eat your hearts out Atlanta Riders) We passed it, we just weren't sure where it was, one hill in the middle of a corn field pretty much looks like another. Last break was just outside of New Paris, OH then arrived at our motel on the other side of New Paris about 3:45.

Total of 94 miles at an average riding speed if about 17 mph (wind assisted).

We ate our fill at a local buffett...time to rest.

Thanks for reading.

Until Later,

Bob

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Day 1 Blog

2009-06-20T14:22:00.001-07:00

Day One....Done!

It was a good start for the trip to Washington D.C.

Mother Nature was kind to us, the rain stopped and we had a wonderful wind from the west that pushed us all the way to Ohio.

We started with 11 riders at 7:00 this morning. Some did 50 miles out and back to Indianapolis, and some did 94 miles to New Paris, Ohio Everyone arrived hot, sweaty and in good spirits. Bob T., Chris K. and Scott headed back to Indianapolis (in a car) thanks to Cindy K., and the rest of us are resting, cleaning up and mainly...planning our supper. Many calories will be consumed tonight!

Stay tuned for more.

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2009-06-20T14:15:00.001-07:00

We have finished day 2 of the ride and have pulled into Cherokee, NC. So far we have 160 miles undre our belts. The highlight of the daqy was definitely rolling through Nantahala Gorge at about 25 mph with the Nantahala River just off to the right. I am sure it is just the first of many wonders of nature that we will experience. Everyone is riding strong, no injuries, no mishaps and only a mere 650 or so miles to go! We have 120 miles planned for tomorrow from Cherokee to Little Switzerland. All of it will be on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hopefully, I can get back to you tomorrow after the ride.

Rich

Richard Sheinis, Esq.

Hall, Booth, Smith & Slover, P.C

Atlanta Magazine's "Best Places to Work 2008"

1180 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlantic Center Plaza

Suite 900, Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3479

Direct Dial: (404) 954-6954

Fax: (404) 954-5020

E-Mail: rsheinis@hbss.net

Website: www.hbss.net

Donors - Please contribute via the following website

2009-06-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

http://www.umdf.org/milesformito

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2009-06-05T07:15:00.000-07:00

Training Update

2009-06-05T06:55:00.000-07:00

Got in some miles this week. 20+ on Sunday and 52 miles on Tuesday. Time to get back on the bike for another 52+.

Miles for Mito Blog Site Initiated

2009-06-05T06:37:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our Miles for Mito Blogsite. Check here regularly to see the status as the Atlanta and Indianapolis Chapters ride their way to Washington D.C.