So as of yesterday, I am all registered to ride across the country! I also need to raise $6,000, $2,500 of which I am covering so people know that they are not also helping me go on a fun trip. That's the amount of the fundraising minimum that goes toward the costs of the 48 day adventure. Still my overall goal is $8,000 including my contribution, so I have my work cut out for me this year.

I busily set up my training/fundraising/adventure blog this morning as it will be a long year!


You can visit it at http://www.larissaridesforcleanair.org

I think I've decided just to ride my trusty Trek Pilot 5.0 on this one. I don't really need a new bike, and my current bike is great. Another lady did the ride on the very same bike!

It's going to be a challenging year with lots of hard work. Fundraising ideas are ALWAYS welcome, as the goal well exceeds what I could raise just soliciting friends and family.

Woohoo!!!