Riding For A Cure

For twenty years I have ridden the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Scenic Shore 150.  A charity bike ride (not a race) to raise funds for patient support and blood cancer disorder research.

Twenty years-ago the first ride had 130 riders and $30,000 was raised.

The goal now has grown to 1000 riders and $1,000,000.

Years ago The First Mate and I formed a team for organized bike rides - Team Swill.  Our motto is:  Where there is a swill there is a sway.  We're the original Swill Brothers.  We even formed our own brewery - The Swill Brothers Brewery.  We made hooch in the basement and that home brew actually garnered us three Wisconsin State Fair ribbons.  The brewery has been on hiatus but the bike team persists.  Team Swill fielded 11 good friends for the 20th anniversary ride last weekend. 

Anyway, I got this cool award because I'm the last man standing.

The only rider to participate in all 20 rides.

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