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| This is not Kenya. But it is what weather in Kenya will be like in May 2012, when Bike Kenya 2012 rides. This is Indianapolis, Indiana's Eagle Creek Park--the nation's 4th largest city park and my favorite place to ride after a day of work. Get out on your bike and ride! |
Thus far, eight hearty souls have raised their hands to begin training and planning for Bike Kenya 2012. Three women (thus far) have signaled their willingness to bicycle across Kenya. I wonder who will round out our team of ten to pedal eleven days during a May 7-21 excursion and help raise funds to build a school in Nyakach?
If this sounds at least interesting to you, at your request, I can send you a Bike Kenya 2012 Fact Sheet. It may help you decide whether or not this is for you.
I've recently been in contact with our guides and coordinators in Kenya. We're looking at bicycle shipping and purchase options. We may be able to offer options to Bike Kenya 2012 participants to either (1) box your own bike and take it as luggage back and forth to Kenya, or (2) purchase a bicycle in Nairobi and leave it there as a donation at the end of the ride. This is but one of many logistics to consider and work out for the excursion. We plan for the team members who commit to this ride to make as many decisions together as a team as possible.
By the way, whether or not you are planning to ride or considering the ride in Kenya next May, isn't this a great time to get out on a bicycle? Autumn is, to me, the best season for cycling. Not too hot. Not too cold. Incredible beauty in the changing colors (at least in an Indiana fall). Hope you're inspired to put in some miles and enjoy what God has offered us these precious days.
-- John Franklin Hay
