Thank You !

I just wanted to add a quick note to thank everyone for their messages and comments. Your words are fueling me everyday as I work my way across this great country. I take nothing for granted; I know how fortunate I am. I count on you not only for my charities but to be with me in spirit everyday of this ride. I look forward to the days ahead and hope you are all doing well.

Update: REY DID IT! Friday, July 25, at 12:42 p.m., Rey arrived at Little Island Park in Virginia Beach, Va., completing his 3,700 mile journey. He was greeted by friends, co-workers and a group of more than 20 children from three local Boys & Girls Clubs, who thanked him for his fundraising. Congratulations to Rey for an incredible ride!

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Countdown to San Francisco -- 19 days

Only 19 days to the start of this journey. Joan and I checked out the camper/RV today at the destination point here in Virginia with Cruise America. This RV pre-check was needed to get a feel for the size and shape of the vehicle and get an understanding of what life will be like for 5 weeks on the road. It just hit me that in less than 3 weeks we will be on the road. Can't back out now! Butterflies are starting to form...
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Welcome!

Welcome to my adventure! My name is Rey Roy, and I’m a 46-year-old financial advisor from Fairfax, Va., setting off on the ultimate cycling challenge: Biking 3,700 miles across the U.S. in 39 days.

My journey begins June 17 in San Francisco and will finish July 25 in Virginia Beach. Along the way, I will have the support of the “Changing Gears” team, namely my wife Joan, my daughter Megan, the family dog Buster, and a few RV drivers who have graciously donated their time. The company that I work for, Edelman Financial Services in Fairfax, Va., has generously given me the time to complete my ride. I can't thank our communications department enough for helping me set up this blog.

My first goal is to raise money for two charities:
* The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, whose 4,300 clubs nationwide provide safe places for our young people to learn, grow and reach their full potential; and
* The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which supports our severely wounded military personnel and the families of military members lost in service to our nation.

Please consider supporting my 3,700-mile ride with a per-mile donation of one cent ($37) or ten cents ($370) today. Actually, any amount is welcome.

Click on the “Donate Now” links to make your donation and track my progress toward reaching my goal of raising $50,000 for each group.

My second goal is to fulfill a longtime dream and push myself to my peak endurance level. I look forward to the days ahead. Thank you for coming along on my ride.

My Ride at a Glance
Dates: June 17-July 25
Distance: 3,700 miles
Length: 39 days
Daily Goal: 70 to 130 Miles
Daily Time on the Road: 5 to 8 hours
Rest Period: 4 days
Highest Peak: 11,312 feet (Monarch Pass)
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