Thomas Gouard
I just completed my goal of 100 miles for everyone that has been tracking my cycling journey in support of multiple sclerosis. As stated in my last writing, each mile is converted into cash which means I earned a total of $100 in support of Multiple Sclerosis. Also on a side note, I earn points towards the balance rewards program at Walgreens as part of Charity Miles App. If you have any questions about the balance rewards program at Walgreens, feel free to message me or send me an email.
As for my ride, I had another early morning, but this time I took a totally different route. The fun part was taking a totally unexpected route, which led me to DuSable Harbor again, which was my destination during my last ride. I love new cycling routes because they keep me motivated to go even further, plus it’s a breath of fresh air. I’m actually happy that I got up early to do this ride because it was expected to hit in the 90s the afternoon of. And if I would have left a little later in the day I would have been hydrating with water during and after this ride.
I always tell people in my periscope videos that keys to cycling in the city, is keying off of the skyscrapers in the city, such as well known skyscrapers John Hancock, and Sears Tower. Once you have your landmarks figured out then all you need to do is just remember key streets, which in my case my key streets are Chicago Ave, Washington Blvd, Madison St, and Milwaukee Ave. If you wanna get technical you could also use Google Maps, which has a feature that will guide you street by street towards whatever key landmark you choose in your city.
In closing I say, do those things and you’ll enjoy cycling in your city, and reap all the health & therapeutic benefits that cycling has to offer.
Good post and nice photos…
Thank you , Hamza…..
”You’re Welcome ,
Good post and nice photos.
Thank you for dropping in, it’s very well appreciate it, Branka
Thank you, Tasartcraft. The pictures are the main feature to the story 🙂
I still have plenty more to share. I keep it slightly short because it cuts into my workout : )
The application has GPS capabilities, and it tracks my distance. Once I’m done I submit and it goes to the charity via Charity Mile sponsors.
Pretty nice deal! I love it because your not forced to raise money compared to doing things for local charities.
Good for you, as I always say. You are an inspiration to so many people.
Thank you as always for your kind words, Carol. It means a lot! I hope everything is going well
You are welcome, things are fine. Thanks!
Charity is important. It is always very rewarding.
Thank you, Bee Authentic. I’m shooting for a higher goal in August
You are doing something that deserve much praise. I usually do a charity run for the troops in December. It makes me feel great. Just great
Thank you, LaJenna. It pushes me to set longer goals when I know what it benefits. I have a 5k road race this month, and will be supporting a different Charity. I believe its ‘Back on my feet’
Thank you for good post and nice pics.
Thank you for dropping in Robin, and your words : )
Super!!! Wish you a lot of success with the realization of similar goals in the future!!!
Thank you, Anastasia, and I wish success in all you set out to do. Have a great weekend : )
Every praise is what you are doing.I wish you a lot of success.
And thank you very much for your words, Marija
I wish you lots of success as well