Go The Distance

My dad and I at the University of Cincinnati book store during holiday open house. Very good to back on campus for both of us. Both he and I were very honored to be asked to be one of the authors invited to attend.
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Half time--- at Maic game.

Big huge thanks goes out to the Orlando Magic--They had us down on the court at half time.

1000 miles plus on a  bicycle from Carmel, Indiana to Orlando, Florida was sure worth it.

We raised close to 4,000 dollars in donations, but more importantly we were able to raise awareness

for suicide, addictions, cancer and literacy.

OUR ride is over, the mission though is still going on. We still need to educate ourselves and others on these topics, it must never stop--thanks for all the support and cheers-- Jim Serger Jr.

Orlando

Great night at the Magic game.
What a way to finish the trip.

We made it

Very very windy.
Thanks to all for the support and cheers.

Florida

We just made in on or way to Tell City-- very flat today, so we could average 17 miles an hour--of course through cities is slow. Light light light -- once we get through those smooth sailing.

Very pretty ride today

Cotton all over US 41--- it was blowing like crazy.

Shoes broke

Walter at Home Depot worked his Magic--- no pun intended.
It was about teamwork today, and a person I never met gave us help.
Thank you Walter, you helped us get on our way.

Day 5 we made it to Macon.

On the way towards Valdosta.
All is well, so proud of Scott and is efforts today.

In Chattanoga

Great day today--- teamwork in motion.

Into Tennessee

Big day today.
Made it all but 20 miles short of Nashville.
Great weather again. Tons of hills once again another dog chased us.

We are off

Hit the road at 745. Just did 93 miles and we are almost to Louisville. Things are good. 2.5 hours to get just south of Indianapolis. 2 dogs chased us. We have reflective vests on and lights on, getting late.

3 days to go --- radio interview

http://cpa.ds.npr.org/wvxu/audio/2012/10/101412_JimSergerJr.mp3

Here is a radio interview I did in Cincinnati---talking about why I am riding down to Orlando.

3 days left to go, 3 days to go for cancer, literacy, suicide and addictions.

WE have raised 2,500 dollars so far---there is plenty of time to donate to the cause.

www.jimserger.com/1033

or directly to cancer  go to http://www.active.com/donate/2012mmrfYOR/1033milesSerger

ALL donations are HUGE, helping so many people....today, tomorrow and down the road.

4 days to go---

http://www.indystar.com/article/20121016/LOCAL0101/210180311/Carmel-neighbors-prepare-charity-bicycle-trip-Florida?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7C%7Cs

Article in today's paper----talking all about the ride.

To make a donation please go to this site--

http://www.active.com/donate/2012mmrfYOR/1033milesSerger

ALL DONATIONS ARE HUGE--going to help so many people--

Few days to go---LIKE page for the ride

http://www.facebook.com/CarmeltoOrlando?fref=ts

Follow my progress on the way down to Florida---see what we are doing and where we are.

Hit the LIKE page above and start charting----daily up dates, what we faced, who we saw, and how we are doing.

6 days --- CANCER we can beat it

http://www.active.com/donate/2012mmrfYOR/1033milesSerger

CANCER-- it is a word that no one likes to hear, and it is a word that we also fear.

Cancer has taken it's place in my family. I lost my grandma and and uncle do to breast cancer and leukemia, But my dad beat bladder cancer and my father in law beat prostate cancer as well.

Her is a friend of mine that I am riding for that has Multiple Myeloma--he has it remission.

TOGETHER we can find a cure......

I am riding my bicycle from my house here in Carmel, Indiana down to Orlando, Florida--1033 miles to help him and so many others find a cure.

ONE week to go....

Yesterday I did 30 miles, which I will do every day up until Thursday of next week. It was fun to be out yesterday, but the wind was off the charts--upwards of 20 mph and the bike was blowing all over the place.

As I scooted on, riding dead aim at the wind. I was thinking to myself that this is pretty hard, I am used to going 20 mph and now I am only going 14--but then again, I am 5'10 and 233 pounds not exactly a pro-type of a Tour De France rider.

As I rounded the 15 mile marker, I looked off to the left and the Sun began to break through the clouds--rays of light  were beaming out like the red laser  pointer kids use--it was awesome. So I stopped and thought about what I am riding for.

I am riding for people who are afraid to speak up, I am riding for the family who has little money, I am riding for the spouse or sister of someone who took their life, I am riding for the parent of a child who is addicted to alcohol or drugs. I am riding for the cancer patient who is looking for answers  looking for love and looking for a glimpse of hope. I ma riding for the dad, mom who lost their only child to cancer, the son who lost his dad to cancer--or the school who lost a fellow student to drugs/alcohol. I am riding for the student who can't read at the current level of his class, I am riding for the teachers who help guide others on the importance of reading, comprehension and grasping the story with in the book. I am riding so that others can have sight on a vision of creating a better world that we live in.

I am riding because I got help--not me personally, but my family. We got answers,  we got help and we were guided into the right direction by people who give so much back to the community. I have read 162 books in 30 months, and I want others to gain what I have gained--I want others to feel good about reading, and challenging themselves like they have never done before--to get out of their comfort zone and seek more.

I leave for Orlando in 7 days--- these groups need our help, please join me in giving back.

http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

Thank YOU---Jim Serger Jr.   Carmel, Indiana

The story behind the story of me riding bicycle

http://www.fox19.com/category/240225/video-landing-page?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7824119#.UHaVQpsXF6E.facebook

Today on FOX 19 in Cincinnati a friend of mine was on there talking about suicide---She lost her sister, and today she is talking openly about what happened, about what a beautiful sister she had. She is on the news today trying to help others understand suicide, help cope with it, and how to find answers to resolve a tragedy.

Shannon's Butterflies is one of the causes I am riding for---for all money will be donated in Shannon's name and given to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.--Together we can help others.

For more information on my bicycle ride to Florida from Indiana follow this link--

http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

All donations go directly to helping all four programs---I am paying for the ride myself...

9 days to go, Indiana 2 Orlando.

9 days to go--and the bike is already..... It is funny to me, that 100 days ago I could not do more than 4 miles in one day--then that turned into 6 miles, 20, 50, 100 and 100 back to back and one run from Indianapolis to Cincinnati.

I feel this is a test to all people--not just a bike ride, but it is a test that we do not need to know much about anything in the beginning, we just need the drive to accomplish a mission. It was not just me that got me up to 1313 miles worth of training--it was the bike store next to my house, my friend who bikes all the time--they both were giving me tips, giving me knowledge, giving pointers....nutrition, sleeping, how many miles to ride, what tires to use, how often to fill air, what I need for 40 degree runs, and what I need when it is 100 out.

TEAMWORK -- is they whole key to this mission, and in my life--both at work, play and family. WE can not accomplish anything with out teamwork, assistance, and guidance...This bicycle ride down to Orlando, Florida is about team work, vision, and goals. 

Cancer, Suicide, Addictions and Literacy--all four are big powerful words. Down right a little scary when you read the statistics--but through teamwork, people helping people, people giving attention, people giving and sharing guidance--helping others day to day, is the key.

1033 miles from my house here in Carmel, Indiana  down to Amway Center in Orlando--8-9 days it will take me. But, these groups I am riding for need OUR help 365 days a year--Please join me in giving, for WE will be helping---click on link below to donate and learn about what I am riding for.

http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

10 days till we start the mission

10 days, October 20th--is go time. Time to give 8-10 days of my efforts towards helping others combat

Suicide
Cancer
Literacy
Addictions

All four have touched my life---and this is my way of giving back to those who give so much to others.

365 days a year, they need our help in raising money to find a cure, to find a answer or to save a loved one--or give guidance to those who have lost a loved one.

I don't have all the answers, I don't have the educational back ground to find some ground breaking answer as well--But, what I do have is the drive and the initiative to help others get to the correct programs.

Please join me in giving to these programs so that others may have the strength and the courage to continue on with guidance, compassion, love and support.

At one point in our lives we all will need another person, group, foundation, program to help us---lets help others continue down that path.

http://www.jimserger.com/1033/      to donate and learn more click on this link---thank YOU, Jim Serger Jr.

11 days to GO! Indiana to Florida

http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

It is funny how time sneaks up on us--no matter what, it always catches up with us.

90 days ago, June 19th I set out on my first bike ride and only accomplished 4 miles and I was winded.

I did Insanity Workout for 60 days before tackling this bike ride--but like anything else it is totally different.

1313 miles I have plowed through, each day taking on a different route, different challenge, different venues to prepare myself for what lies ahead.--no matter how prepared I think I am, I still have to push myself even further.

October 20th--my dad's 65th birthday. WOW!!!!!! My buddy, is 65. I still see him as 40 and I 20, or him 30 and I 10---that is the relationship I have with my dad.....years ago, him and I did not see eye to eye, yet today by putting our problems behind us and focusing on today, we were able to build back into a strong and healthy relationship. One of value, one of love and one that I will never forget 40 years from today.

Florida here I come--- I can't wait to get going, it will be fun, it will be adventures, and it is for others. A man once told me life is not complete until we do things for others, and ask for nothing in return....I thank him for telling me that, and I want to share that with others.....SERVANTHOOD--pass it along.

I thought reading was for others--I was wrong

http://www.reading.org/

READ    READ   READ    READ    READ

It took me 20 years to realize  what I was missing.. I thought reading was for other people. Doctors, lawyers, CEO--teachers etc....

I was sure wrong--I love to read and in 30 months I have read 162 books since picking up the activity.

The BIG pay off--is that my 8 year old sees me read, hears me talk about books--and over last 30 months she is plowing through books and enjoying them as much as I am--now she is only 8. Where will she be in 20 years---Well, READING for life.

International Reading Association is one of the groups I am riding bicycle down to Orlando for.

To read more about the cause please follow this link---http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

All donations are going to help so many people.

October 3 --- Indianapolis to Cincinnati

Up and at them at 5:30--downtown Indianapolis by 6:30, and on the road--me, the bike and a back pack headed for Cincinnati--my plan was to get 100 plus miles and tackle hills, test gps, test how bike would hold up and think about the mission down to Orlando from Carmel.

I headed out through downtown--stop light, after stop light. It took me 2 hours just to get out side of 465, and then I could really begin to get my speed up--and head for Shelbyville. I finally made it to Shelbyville at 10:30, went into Kroger with the bike on my shoulder--used the bathroom--refilled water bottle, ate a protein snack and back on the bike headed for Greensburg.

I must say that I really enjoy the country roads much better than the city roads--1 less traffic, obvious. 2 I get to see the farms, and pastures of Indiana, instead of just the highway and motorists passing by. I took in the scenery--but I was maintaining  19 miles an hour, which was a good thing since I averaged 9 miles and hour for 2 hours going through Indy. I finally made it past the Honda plant and through the heart of Greensburg at 12 noon--pulled over, used bathroom, filled water bottles, ate protein bar--450 calories. Took a few electrolyte pills--to maintain salt level. Then onto 46 east towards Cincy.

At this point I was feeling pretty good--10 minute break at each stop was way better than I have ever done before. I pulled onto 46 which the speed limit was 55, but the should was 3 feet wide, so plenty of space for me to be on. I rolled pretty fast around 18 or so--and finally made it to Batesville around 1:15--once again I ate a small gummy protein snack--and hit the road again headed for Harrison Ohio.

The hills now were pretty noticeable  speed was dropping down to 15 or so, then back up to 25 then back down to 15--then I hit 28 miles an hour, BIG huge dog came running right at me, and I had to kick it in, and I am glad I did. Cujo--would of nailed me. So for the next 1/2 hour I was looking for more dogs and sure enough another one came out of no where--and I had to turn on afterburners to out gun it--thank God, I was able to speed up fast.

I finally made it to West Harrison--which at the time was 3:45. I had to pull over and do interview with Eddie Fingers and Tracey Jones on WLWT radio in Cincinnati--they did live talk and they had me on talking about the ride--sure was nice of them to have me on and chit chat about sports, and the bike ride to help others.

4:00 up Harrison Avenue I went, and I made all the way up the BIG hill, then I made it all the way down--I ended up in St. Bernard parish in Cheviot and called it a day at 4:45.

107 miles, the most I have ever done in 1 day--plus I went up a ton of hills--and 2 hours through a major city.  I was happy with my results, happy with the bike, happy with my training--but I was the happiest when my buddy, my friend, my dad--picked me up at 5:15.--we headed back to his house and mom cooked us a great meal--we watched the debates and up and at them at 4:30 and dad drove me back to Indianapolis.

Fast day, tiring day--but well worth it.........It gave me an idea of what I need to plan for in another 2 weeks.
But most of all cancer, suicide, literacy and addictions--are all worth the journey, and that is what I am riding for.

To donate--or learn more on why i am riding please click this link  http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

Last day of the month--20 days left.

http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

 Yesterday I was out and about all over Carmel--I did 28 miles yesterday and today I will shooting for 40. I took a week off, then climbing back up slowly back to 150 miles for later in the week in one day. Yesterdays ride takes me to 1178 miles since beginning this quest on June 19th. I have learned a ton about biking--I have gone from 0-100 on the knowledge scale in the last 100 plus days, and still getting educated.
     The key to the ride is not about what I am getting ready too do, the key is what others do for people in need. Cancer, literacy, suicide, and addictions. Educators, professors, teachers, doctors, nurses, volunteers, mom's, dad's, brother's, sister's--all of them are helping others in these four causes of the ride all the time.
   Not just yesterday, or today but tomorrow , next year and 30 years from today-people will still be lending others their time, effort, attention and their love. I feel great ever single time I go out and bike--it puts me in another mind set, like it is game day. My thoughts are about the people I am riding for, the groups that are searching to find a cure for cancer. The groups that are at a round table searching for the answer on how to touch others on the importance of reading. The staff talking about how they succeed on keeping someone from drinking alcohol for one day, or the members talking about how a young person called in for help about potential suicide, and how they walked them through staying alive and getting help
  On going funds are what keeps these programs alive and well--sheer determination, and sheer heart is why these four programs do so well. YOU may never have heard of them, you may not need them. But, down the road someone dear to you may. Please join me in donating to our ride for others. A ride that can give someone  the vision to stay happy and healthy, for a long time.

Sunny and 72---great day today.

http://www.active.com/donate/2012mmrfYOR/1033milesSerger

Out today wearing MMRF jersey--Felt really good out there yesterday and today.
Weather was just great 72 and sunny--
Hope this keeps up for the next 30 days, that would work out fine.

21 days left till we head to ORLANDO.

http://www.fox40.com/videogallery/72449802/News/Champion-of-the-Week-Jim-Serger

Story picked up in Sacramento and in Alaska.--

http://www.ktuu.com/videogallery/72449802/News/Champion-of-the-Week-Jim-Serger

http://www.fox43.com/videogallery/72449802/News/Champion-of-the-Week-Jim-Serger

Story picked up in Pennsylvania and in Louisiana.

http://www.abc26.com/videogallery/72449802/News/Champion-of-the-Week-Jim-Serger

     When my dad and I decided to write our book--we did it so that we could help others. For years I was hurting inside--I was unable to talk with high school friends, college friends  Navy buddies, Fraternity brothers, old baseball teammates etc...  and I did not even go back to my 15 or 20 year reunion for I was embarrassed and ashamed of myself. I did not want others to judge me, judge my family, or just plain feel awkward talking with me.
     That was 1999 when my dad hit rock bottom--and it was the darkest hour for me. It was as if I was hit across the head with a 2x4 over and over again--the pain was very excruciating indeed. But when he hit rock bottom, the best thing came out of it--he asked for help and the help came from miles away, near and far. Doctors, therapists, friends, loved ones, family, shelters, counselors, educators, the list goes on and on. They all contributed their knowledge and guidance into my dad--and today he is 13 years sober and thriving.
13 years of living is how I see it--he is a grandpa, father, brother again. The mission of the groups paid off.
     Alcoholism not only affects the drinker, but hits the family hard as well. It is not just about the addict getting sober and clean--it is about family dealing with the problem as well. When we sweep the problem under the carpet, when we don't face the face straight on, it will will tear us down bit by bit--once we admit there is an issue then everything will come to fruition if all parties want it too. It takes ALL people to help, but first the drinker has to admit he/she needs help then we are off to the races.
http://www.prospect-house.org/  here is the link to one of the benefits of me riding bicycle down to Orlando-this is the house that saved my dad--this is the house that has save 6,200 men in 39 years--I thank this house, there mission, there way of life--for so many families are alive and well because of them.
Here is more information on our ride and how to donate to this cause and three others that have helped us,
http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

Yesterday I did 17 miles, which takes my total up to 1158 miles in 100 days of training. 21  days to go.

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

http://www.active.com/donate/2012mmrfYOR/1033milesSerger

Multiple myeloma, also known as myeloma, is a hematologic cancer, or cancer of the blood. It is the second most common blood cancer, after non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and represents approximately 1% of all cancers in white individuals and 2% of all cancers in black individuals.

The American Cancer Society estimates that 21,700 new cases of multiple myeloma will be diagnosed in 2012. The number of cases of myeloma reported at a particular time (the prevalence) varies according to gender, age, and race/ethnicity. Multiple myeloma is more common among men than women and occurs more frequently with increasing age.

As with any cancer diagnosis, hearing that you have myeloma can be overwhelming. But new treatments continue to be evaluated in research studies, and substantial improvements in treatment have been made over the past few years. Multiple myeloma cannot be cured, but it can be treated, allowing many individuals to live longer, healthier lives with the disease.

This is a group that I will be riding my bicycle down to Orlando from my house here in Carmel, Indiana. The person I am riding for is Pat Williams--SR VP of the Orlando Magic. Pat was diagnosed in 2011 with this cancer, but because of his determination, willpower and sheer strength, Pat was able to get it into remission. This is an incurable cancer--but that has not stopped Pat--he is on a mission before and after he was diagnosed. He is the author of over 70 books, father to 19 children, motivational speaker and educator. Pat is passionate about life, friends, hard work and  theme of LEADERSHIP and TEAMWORK. Both of which he displays every day since taking on this cancer--

It is my HONOR to be riding down in his name--he has taught me the value of reading, writing, vision,people skills, communication, teamwork and leadership-but most of all he has taught me the value of SERVANT HOOD. 

8 days or so depending on the weather--is but a small blip on my radar of life--this will not be an easy task. I have been training for 3 months and have logged 1141 miles since taking this challenge on June 19th. My neighbor Scott Golden, will be going with me as well as a team member--for nothing in life is done on our own, and it takes people, doctors, nurses, staff, family to achieve dreams. That is what this mission is about--it is about helping others--who have helped so many.

Please click on the above tab and donate anything you can--for many people need our help to find a cure.

Thanks Jim Serger Jr.

Thanks to FOUR groups---my family is stronger

http://www.fox59.com/videogallery/72452854/News/Champion-of-the-Week-Jim-Serger

This a video of me nominating my dad for Champion of the Week here in Indianapolis.

He is a cancer survivor.
He is sober for 13 years.
He attempted suicide.
He and I wrote a book.

ALL four of these are what I am riding bicycle down to Orlando for.

4 groups that have impacted my life and so so many others here in the U.S. and across the globe.

To learn more, and donate please visit, http://www.jimserger.com/1033/

September 25th---less than 30 days.

http://currentincarmel.com/one-bike-two-guys-four-programs

Article today in Current Carmel about the ride.

September 17th

http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/20120916/NEWS/309160008/McNicholas-grad-cycles-charity

Article in today's paper on the bike ride down to Orlando.

September 13

Up at them again at 6:45--breakfast as usual with little girl and on the bus she went at 7:45--said goodbye to the wife, and off on the bike I went. shooting for as much as I could . the good thing was grandma was coming over to get her of the bus at 2:45 so I had all day to really push it.

that early in the morning, is getting a little darker than normal--and it is harder for motorist too see me, so I wore my bight US NAVY bicycling shirt--so they could see me, and it paid off I did not get cut off. I did the first 36 miles in 2 hours and 7 minutes, then took a 15 minute break. ate a 400 calorie protein bar, drank two glasses of Gatorade and back on the bike again. The I did the 30 mile loop in reverse too change things up and I did it in 2 hours 16 minutes--then hit the bathroom, at yogurt, peanuts and string cheese and two glasses of Gatorade. then I hit the 30 mile loop and added 4 miles on too it. taking all the way up to 8 hours on the bike--which is the first time I have done a century ride since August 1st and the first time I have done 186 miles in two days.

I felt pretty good out there today--so tomorrow I am off, doing a newspaper interview at 9 am with a Cincinnati paper. Saturday and Sunday I will do 30 miles a piece.

The one thing that really stood out today was that there were a ton of butterflies way up north of my house. About 25 miles north it is nothing but farm land, and I guess it is that time of the year. But what really got me is that I am riding for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention--and the person I am riding for is Shannon, and her sister created Shannon's Butterflies which all the money generated will go to AFSP in Shannon's name--

I believe it was her day, and this ride is but a small step too helping others who are thinking of suicide--and families who have to cope with the lost of  loved one. Every 40 seconds someone takes their life and every 41 seconds someone is asking why. Please join me in giving back through donations on my bike ride to help others who have gone through this tragedy and others who are coping too understanding this crisis.

Here is the donation page--any help would be a BIG help and all money goes straight to the cause.
http://jimserger.com/1033/

Thanks, Jim Serger Jr.

September 12th

I was in the zone today--up and them at 6:45, kid and I ate breakfast together--on the bus she went at 7:45 and I changed into burrito man--well my cycling outfit. I feel weird in those, but it sure does feel better than t-shirt and shorts. On the road today at 8;15 and i headed out--it was a cool morning here in Indiana, around 60 or so this morning--but it felt better than 30 days ago when it was 85 at that time.
  Today I was planning on doing 150 miles--then do it again tomorrow. I do a 30 miles stretch then come back home, eat, bathroom, fill water bottles and back on the streets in 15 minutes--I did well it took me 4 hours to do 60 miles, with all the stop signs, waiting on traffic I thought I did pretty well today. When I hit the streets at 12:30 everything was going fine first half a mile--then I cut through a new neighborhood being built--which has taken 6 years to fill up. But they are building at a snail pace, but building is good--I saw a bobcat lifting sod's of grass up in front, he was in middle of the street then taking up to house--well as I approached he decided too stop right in the middle of the road--pick up trucks too the left and right and I had to slam on the breaks, then I got right foot out of the clips and I cut the bottom of my ankle open--about 6 inch gash in there. I was furious--I held my composure and headed on ride--I looked down and blood was running down ankle a little, so pushed on. I made it a 26  mile loop instead of 30 and when I got back ankle was feeling weird. So I called it a day.
  Tomorrow I will do 150--and this will be the first time I have pushed it this hard back to back--getting ready for October 20th. My friend who is a professional bike rider--said don't reach the top till you are ready to go--great advice so after tomorrow i will go back down too 40 miles a day for 10 days then go back to 150 back to back in 2 weeks.
  It is hard too believe that in just 38 days I begin the journey of a life time--but the four groups that I am riding for give so much too so many and THEY need our help, and that includes everyone.  We may not need them now, we may not need them in 10,20,30 years--but along the road us or someone dear to us will need one of them to help. Teachers, professors, counselors, Doctor's , nurses-- all of the those are affiliated with the four groups --and all need our help.
Please visit my web site on how to donate, and how to give back
http://www.jimserger.com/1033/   Thanks Jim Serger

Okay--this is a first for me. Shaving my legs--I was told all bikers do it in the event of a crash it is easy too clean the wound. All this time i thought it was for aerodynamics, it is if you average 27 miles an hour or more, which I don't-I am more around 15.9 which is not bad for only doing this for 75 days.

I was off today on the riding instead I cut the grass, painted, fixed garage door and played with little girl and wife at the park--

As you can tell the knowledge that i am gaining by doing this ride for charity is really fun for me--it is the same with addictions, cancer, literacy and suicide prevention. When we educate others about the four, we help them gain knowledge, awareness, we allow them too grow and too take control of events that just are not doable on your own--we need others, professionals, doctors, teachers, professors, councilors too grow and educates the innocent on new topics they are facing.

It is the same for me going to the BIKE SHOP  Neboridge--they educate me every single time I go in--it may be any easy question for them to answer--but for me it is a hard one.

Same with the four groups--cancer, just the word is scary enough--but through guidance and the willpower of others to help us through our time in need is what I like too see--

The pay off is huge--it never stops 5,10,20,50 years from today people will still need too donate for causes and that is what I and my neighbor are doing--we are riding to allow these four to continue to flourish and this is just a little water for the harvest.

Please join me in giving back to these four--go to the site below and read about them all and any donation is a GREAT donation--

Thanks Jim Serger Jr.  http://jimserger.com/1033/

September 7 and 8th

So yesterday, Friday I did not need to be at work till 11 am--so got little girl on the bus at 7:45 then changed into outfit and off on a 20 mile bike ride-- very  humid out, rain was heading in. Said we could get 2 inches here in central Indiana--and back home at 9 and cut grass, straighten up house--then shower and off to work, was  there by 10:50.--I was there until 10:15 at night--then back home and up and at them this morning at 3 am to get ready for work--then there at 5 and stayed until 1:30 back home--saw family--then on too a 30 mile bike ride--came back ate dinner as a family and then off to the local festival with wife and little girl--

But what struck me today as I was riding were the clouds looked like the ones from Simpsons cartoon--real bright blue sky and white fluffy clouds--very cool to be riding today--very windy--but it felt great 72 degrees just perfect.

As I was crossing a busy intersection there were 2 policeman with cars and lights on--there was a bike ride here in Carmel for MS--great ride I am sure--but, it is not only me making a difference for others--there are millions of people who STEP UP AND PLAY BIG--but not in anything else but giving their time and energy back too those who need our help--I am sure the police were happy too assist with the traffic--and I am sure the locals here in Carmel were happy with the event--For the BMW Championship is going on here as well--bringing money into the local community as well.--Tiger Woods, Jeff Overton, Ernie Ells, Vijah Singh, and others brought people into Carmel for this grand round of golf.

As I rode today I was thinking about my ride with my neighbor Scott Golden--we are just two normal dad's -- nothing famous about us--but we both see that giving back to those who help others is what our ride is all about. My dad would not be sober if it were not for the Prospect House, neither would 6,200 other men who have gone through it--dad's, husbands, brothers, sons--all reunited with family and friends because of that program--it costs $59 dollars per man, per day to house, shelter, feed and provide education, knowledge and guidance on addictions. They also provide dental and medical care if needed--also land those men a job in society--they are giving men hope and giving them structure and meaning to this world.
My dad is my buddy--friend, he is grandpa, dad and husband because of this house.

The roll that people play in giving others HOPE is huge--we all need a little hope in our lives and this ride is about giving hope to others who have, or will face adversity in their lives--cancer, addictions, suicide and literacy. All four need our help, need our help to help others.

So please join US in giving back and making a donation so that this can help resolve another family facing adversity.

Click on the link for more information and a way to make a donation   my goal is 100,000 so any donation is greatly appreciated.  http://jimserger.com/1033/

Remember tell someone you love them today--

Day 15,16,17 and 18 September 3,4,5,and 6th

It was a pretty crazy week here in Indiana--rain Saturday, Sunday and Monday--I did get a ride in on Wednesday  36 miles in 2 1/2 hours. My best time yet, then it was off to Cincinnati too do a radio interview with WVXU on the bike ride. It was great to be back to my home town, but had to do interview and head home--2 hour drive took me 4 hours at 45 mph in rain all the way home.
  Around Cincinnati is the name of the show that had me on--we talked about the Prospect House one of the causes I am riding for--as well as Multiple Myeloma Cancer, American Foundation for Suicide prevention and International Reading Association.
  All four groups have touched my life in one way or another--
My father tried to take his own life--and his best friends daughter did in 2010 and the money raised will go in her name to Suicide Foundation.
I had not read a book in 20 years--then with my dad we told our true story in a book which was published and by reading andwriting the book it has helped not only us--but I love reading and in 30 months I have read 158 books.
The Prospect House is an addiction house in Cincinnati which has a 68% success rate in saving men and reuniting them with loved ones--my dad spent 18 months there--and they helped our family and 6,200 other ones in the last 39 years introduce alcohol and drug free men back into society.
My dad is a cancer survivor, I lost my grandma to breast cancer, my uncle to leukemia--and a friend of mine in Orlando has Multiple Myeloma Cancer--he has it in remission. Because of his passion, willpower and drive he got it that way. He is a man of great character, leadership and one who possess great vision and commitment to life, co-workers, family and friends--so my ride is for his foundation as well.
  It is 1033 miles from my house in Carmel, Indiana to Orlando, Florida. with the help of my door neighbor Scott Golden we should be able to do the ride in 8 days--or 9 depending on the weather and how we feel.
WE are trying to raise 100,000 dollars and divide that 25% evenly too all four.
Please click on the link below to learn more about how to donate and more information on our ride--I am going for another 30 miles tomorrow which will take my total too 933 miles in 70 days training--next week is the big test--2 ten hour days back to back to get ready for this quest.
http://jimserger.com/1033/

Day 12, 13, 14 Aug 31, Sept 1 and 2nd

So on Friday I had a pretty busy day--up and at them little girl on the bus--then I tackled the kitchen sink. Waiting for caulk to dry, I cut the grass. Then wife brought home lunch, then finished the sink. Then around 1:30 got on the bike and did a quick 20 miles again--RAIN they said was headed to central Indiana and it was not going to stop till Monday. Got ride in and then showered and off for a visitation in Columbus, Indiana. It was a great day, in that I need to get it all in--Labor Day weekend is a great weekend at work.

Going to visitation was very sad, but it was something I had to do--My wife, and I and little girl just love this family. As I stood in the waiting line pictures were up of the gentleman, with his teenage kids, wife , brothers and sister. It is tough, very tough seeing he was only 47 years old--47 right in the middle of his life and WE lost him. I did not know him very well, but is younger brother, my neighbor are great friends and I was there too support him and his family in need of love and friendship--

That to me is what this bike ride to Orlando is all about--it is about love, friendship, commitment, strength, honor and knowing that when someone is looking for help or guidance others step in and show the way.
Could you imagine not knowing how to read?Could you imagine having cancer and no one around to hug, talk or even just say hello and speak with you? Can you imagine what it is like to be homeless and have an addiction problem and no where too turn? Last, is the fact that every 40 seconds someone takes their life, and every 41 seconds someone is asking why--and what if no one was there to help cope with that question?

The four groups that I am riding for are there, willing to help anyone at any given time. The Prospect House, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, International Reading Association, and American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. They all have helped me in one way or another--some you may never heard of, some you may never need, but in donating we all can give back too those who help others.

It is 1033 miles from my house to Orlando and it is 1.5 minutes to the bike store next to my house. I was there yesterday for the bike was having a hard time shifting correctly and I took it in with my little girl and up on the rack it went--I new NOTHING about bikes until I took this challenge up and yesterday was no different. The young man explained to me and my girl what needed to be done--as if he were the doctor and I was the patient. He explained and showed and then put the bike back together as if he had done this 1 million times. He was awesome to share with us his knowledge and his passion for his job. the whole staff at this store is great--my bike is 10 years old and he did not say a word about it--a few suggestions as I get closer to the ride--but that was it.

New cables, are on and the rain has stopped here in Indiana--so on Monday I should be able to get a ride in--my goal this week is 20 miles a day for 7 days--then a HUGE task for next week--we are getting closer and closer to the ride.

Till tomorrow--read 15 minutes a day--it will change your life.

For donations please visit the following http://jimserger.com/1033/

Have a great day, Jim

Day 11--Aug 30th

I did 20 miles in 1 hour and 1 minute--my time is getting fast--which of course is a good thing.
I landed a radio interview of the ride which will be September 5th in Cincinnati. The bike is holding up pretty well, it is a 10 year old Raleigh bike--which was given to us, for I have never owned a bike till I took up this challenge. I am going for 30 miles today after I put in a new kitchen sink, for we are supposed to be getting a ton of rain up here in Indiana this weekend.
After labor day weekend is over it is off to the races, I am up too 842  miles--I am hoping when September is over I will have 2000 miles under my belt in 90 days, which I feel would be a good start for a 1033 mile bike ride--does anyone have anything they think would help me out on first cross country ride?--I would love too hear.

Day 10 August 29th

It is hard too believe that the ride is in 50 days --October 20th. My dad's Birthday.
Today I headed out at 0805 and went until 1345  I was able too do 76 miles--but the bad thing was today I felt pretty tired compared to day's past--my allergies are acting up now that I am in thick of training for the ride--oh, well. It could be worst--I could have a cold.

It is fun riding out there, my first 30 I had my earplugs in and listening too music--then it said low battery, so for the next 20 miles I had nothing to listen too. So i started looking at all the scenery more in depth--a ton of stuff that I would just fly by with out even noticing--sure looks very beautiful when I was passing. Farms, old barns, cows. pigs, horses etc... I live 15 minutes north of Indianapolis and in my community I don't see too many farm animals, but 10 miles north and the country side begins too take shape. I love it, i love where I live be downtown in 15, or on a farm in 10 minutes--pretty cool place too raise a family.

I got a little sunburn today, I keep forgetting too spray early in the morning, then by afternoon my arms are as red as apples--you think my skin would be used to it by now.

My right knee and now my left knee are hurting when I un-clip from the shoes--I am just not used too the motion and I figured it out that you can un-clip by turning the foot to the right or the left--my right knee kept hurting because I was hitting the frame of the bike when I was un-clipping.

I will be posting more information on my charities here soon up on twitter, Facebook, blog and email--

MY goal is 100,000 dollars--but my big goal is too spread the word of programs that are ready to help.

Please check out my website--http://jimserger.com/


Till tomorrow--keep on reading books, it will change your life--mine did.

Day 8 and 9--commitment

    On Monday as usual it was back to work and it was back to biking. Monday I went for the first time on the path that is the short run, it is  a 17 mile loop from my house--went I got to mile 10 the road was blocked and I was taken on a different route. Adding on another 3 miles--my goal on Monday was to do 17 miles in under an hour--if I did it it would be my best time, well with the 3 miles added on I had too push harder. When I go back it was 1 hour and 5 minutes. So I did beat my best time and it was 19.04 miles per hour.
Now I am not a thin man at all 5'10 and 240 pounds, but I must say I felt very very good about my time.

   With this, this  is where commitment comes into play--I am in this to the finish line. I went from 4 miles on June 19th to my first century ride on August 1st to my best time over a 20 mile stretch. I am a firm believer in that when we commit ourselves to doing right, finishing a project, getting sober, battling cancer, asking for help, raising our hand  for guidance.  That all dreams, hopes do come too fruition.

    I read the book Extreme Dreams Depend on Teams--in that book the author describes that everything we do,  takes help from others in order for our dreams to come alive. I have been to the Bike shop next to my house now over 15 times since taking on this project; gloves, helmet, drinks, knowledge, advice, help, and even bike work. I could have never been this far with out them, and that is what transpired with my dad at the Prospect House--they guided him and 6,200 other men on a road to sobriety, to a road that leads them to love, family, and a household.

   I have read 156 book in 30 months--but that takes commitment and today my daughter wanted to go and see her friends down the street--well she had to read for 15 minutes, which lead to her reading for 40 minutes and she read the whole book--commitment, she wanted it bad enough and the reward was one book finished and playing with her friends.

   The four groups I am riding for know what commitment is, they share with others through their vast knowledge, research and understanding of the material they provide--they all are a worthy cause that has impacted my life and has shown me through myself, my family and our future what they have too offer and it works.

I took the day off today--going for 100 miles in under 6.5 hours Wednesday. Last time it took me 8.45 to finish.

Last thing--commitment is just not for those struggling, it is for all of us to grow daily and strengthen our personal best into even better each and every day.

http://jimserger.com/1033/

Days 6 and 7---

Well I took the weekend off--Someone very special in my life had a Birthday and I felt it was best to be with her--my wife of 12 years Tarla. she is a very special, kind loving and understanding women. She works with me and is a pre-school teacher. We had a great weekend together, and back to the grind I am going this week. Sometimes it is just nice too take the weekend off and relax and enjoy the people we love and enjoy being around--even though i see her everyday, and I am sure i get on her nervous a few, I love her with everything I have and I am proud to be her husband. We have been through a lot in the 12 years we have been together, some of the worst things any family could ask for, but got through it as a team, and with teamwork and love we got through it. 1033 miles to Orlando Florida -- that just plain sounds like a ton of fun, and I am glad my wife is behind me 99.9%   .1% she worries--who cant blame her--When I get back to Indiana I will have a can of sunshine for her--always thought those were funny to bring back from Florida--well until next time--hug the one your wife and read with your kids, if not read for yourself--it WILL change your life, for this is living proof.

Day 5

http://www.themmrf.org/

Cancer---just the word alone bring chills to so many people, including me.

Cancer--it effects only other people, it will never affect me.  That is what I use too think until I go older and more educated on the topic.

My first glimpse of cancer was in 1981 when my dad's mom passed away due too Breast Cancer, I was just 10 years old and my dad was just 31--Cancer at that time was just something  we did not talk about, we did not share--we just swept it under the table as if we had the common cold,. She was a fun, loving charismatic person that I can remember. She was at all of baseball games, soccer, birthday parties. Even while she was in the early stages of the disease she still came out too family functions, she was giving her all to her son and his family.

In 2008 my dad was told by his doctor that he had a tumor in his bladder--which was told to our family that it was Bladder Cancer. Bladder Cancer affects primarily people over the age of 55, and in 2012 there will be over 73,000 new cases.  Today four years later, my dad is doing fine since having the tumor removed.

In 2010 I met a gentleman who challenged me like so many too better ourselves through reading, but it was not only reading that changed me--but it was what I was reading that changed me. This person taught me through his work that there is so much more to life than just sitting around and waiting for things to happen. In all of his books he talks about positive attitude, vision, communication, leadership, accountability, ownership servant hood and of course the benefit of reading the Bible and understanding it. It talks about everything that life has too offer--the good times and how too handle them, and the bad times and how too handle them.
This mans name is Pat Williams--SR VP of the Orlando Magic. Author of over 65 books, runner of over 50 marathons, father to 19 children, co-founder of the Orlando Magic. This man has had too balance his life for the last 50 years in order too achieve what he has done--

In January of 2011 Pat was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma Cancer--which is cancer of the blood. It is disease that 60,000 people in the United States have and in 2012-- 12,000 new cases will surface. This Cancer is at this time is incurable. Pat took on the challenge of Mission Remission- and 20 months later after aggressive chemo therapy Pat's battle was successful in that it is in remission. Pat is a fighter, "go get er", never one to back down from a challenge in life, or in sports--Pat has used his situation to help others get help with Multiple Myeloma, and has also helped the research foundation on their mission of educating others on this disease.

Pat has guided, taught and lead so many people since he graduated from high school in Delaware--and he is to this day giving back to his family, work, personal life, friends, co-workers, community that I decided it was in my best interest to challenge myself to ride my bike down to Orlando, Florida to shake this man's hand and tell him thank you. I met this man in Cincinnati where he was the guest speaker--and I shook his hand on his way out and told him what a great motivational speech he delivered--Pat is a teacher not a speaker--for he never spoke down or through me--he spoke too me as if he were teaching me and that is what I want to give back--I want to teach others on this disease, this Cancer--I want others too know that we can get it into remission, because my friend Pat  did it, and he did to the best of his ability--no more and no less, he gave it 100% and today he is in remission.

1033 miles from my house in Carmel, Indiana to Orlando, Florida--sounds like a big task, and it is. But, having cancer and putting it in remission is even a bigger task, one that is dealt with every single day by him and others--so with that 25% of all money raised through my account will be given too MMRF in Pat's name--too carry on his motto "MISSION REMISSION" so that others will have a successful future as Pat has.

Friday,  I rode 30 miles as fast and as hard as I could--2 hours and 6 minutes, that is a new record for me--since starting this benefit on June 19th I have now logged  732 miles--

“The people who turn out best are those people who make the best out of the way things turn out.” 
― John Wooden

For more information and donations please visit the following site-
http://jimserger.com/1033/

Day 4

http://www.prospect-house.org/

Day 4 is about one of the beneficiaries of the ride--one that hit home to me personally, that is the Prospect House, located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This house is what "saved "my dad--as they say it.

In 2000 my dad was admitted to this house for he needed to come full circle on his addiction to alcohol--he had to face his life head on and be admitted to a program that has a 68% percent success rate--a program that has been offered to 6,200 men over the last 38 years.

This house is not easy, and it is not intended too be--but it is a house full of men that have the same goal--come clean, and come clean my dad did.

He spent 18 months at this house, the house that re-united him with my family. A house among brothers who root and cheer each other on, a house that you feel welcomed at, a house you can feel loved at and a house that is not afraid to say you have done something wrong when you step out of line and don't follow the rules.

This house provided what my dad needed and that is structure, time management, accountability, ownership, and learning to live like a human being--this is the path I wanted so bad for my dad  for a long time and this house delivered exactly what it said it would--but, it also took my dad to step and be willing too listen, grasp and hold on to all the knowledge and leadership they were teaching him.

That was 12 years ago, and I am proud that to this day he is alcohol free to the best of my knowledge--he is back in our family and there is not a day that doesn't go by that I have talked to him over the last years. He is my buddy, my friend, my dad, a grandpa and a husband and a brother because of this house and it is my honor to give them a little back.

There are many houses like this one across the united States--houses that are there to provide the care, shelter, medical and dental needs of men with addiction problems. They are there, because people are willing  and care enough to help others that are in need.

Please click on the link above and check out what this house can do, and has done--the Prospect House, thank you for saving my dad, and saving 6,200 other dad's, son's, brother's and friend's. YOU are so needed and thanked in so many ways.

25% of all donations will go directly to the Prospect House so that another son's and daughter's one day can have a sober dad, brother and have someone he is proud of. For, this will continue for a long time if we all can help.

For donations and other information please visit http://jimserger.com/1033/

I took the day off today from training--but up and at them tomorrow, trying to see how fast I can do 30 miles.

Don't forget to say I love you and give a hug today--it can go a long way, trust me.

Here I am--this was really snug months ago--when I first put it on it, I felt like a giant burrito. Today I have 702 miles under my belt since starting June 19th--60 mores day to go till the journey begins. I should loose another 20 pounds if all goes well--my right knee hurts a little bit--unclipping from the pedals bothers them--for I have had knee surgery on both legs. practicing getting them unclipped is what I need too do, so I will--I did fall at a stop sign the other day, I just could not get out of them and of course a conga line of cars were driving by.

Day 3

http://www.reading.org/General/Default.aspx

little late on day 3--

On Tuesday night I went to meet the teacher night here in Carmel, Indiana. Great to meet my little girls teacher, she is so nice and my daughter is just head over heels for her--what she brings is enthusiasm  and joy to the subject of reading. I sat there among the other parents and heard her say, that reading is what she wants the kids to focus on--I about stood up and ran up and gave her a hug, but instead I sat there.

Reading to me was so boring--that is what other people do with their time, not me. I am going to lift weights, play football, baseball and reading books in my spare time-- I am just too cool for that.

Boy was I wrong, I graduated from college back in 1992, and I had not read a single book at all until winter of 2010--this where I met a man who changed my way of thinking.

I was at a managers meeting where the guest speaker, Pat Williams challenged everyone to read 15 minutes a day--he said it would change your life. At the end of the meeting he gave out 10 copies of his latest book and I just happened to be one of them--so I went home and began to read the book Extreme  Dreams Depend on Teams. it took me almost two weeks to finish the book--but what happened was I was jacked up and I went out and got another book, then another book and on and on and on it went. In 2010 I read 71 books--71 books, that is crazy, reading became a way of life for me.

I began to listen and comprehend information more easily--I was gaining knowledge on topics I never heard of, I was being taken to parts of the world I have never seen--the pay off was huge. And today I am up too 156 books in the 30 months since taking him up on his challenge.

15 minutes x 365 days = 5475 minutes or 91.25 hours reading in one year--

At the parent teacher meeting, she told all the parents I would like for your child to read 15 minutes a day, I know what happens next, we begin to read 20, 30, 40  minutes at a time--some times even an hour or two.
The child is hooked for life, they took the bait and the rest is history as they say--what a great concept.

One of the programs that I am riding for is International Reading Association. This is there message.

     Improving the quality of reading instruction

     Disseminating research and information about reading

     Encouraging the lifetime reading habit

I support the IRA in that they are helping so many people understand the value of reading, they are teaching the comprehension of reading and the cause and effect of reading too so many across the world.

Please help me raise money for them and the other four causes. My goal is 100,000 dollars all money will be split between the four groups.

The DONATION site is below

http://jimserger.com/1033/

On Wednesday I biked 80 miles in 5 hours and 45 minutes--heard to believe that 8 weeks ago all i could do is 4 miles--had to believe I had not read a book in 20 years, now i am up too 156 in 30 months.

Imagine what WE can do when we help others understand the value of reading.

Till tomorrow.  "Pain is temporary, quitting lasts for ever".---Lance Armstrong

Day 2

http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_ID=E3B54230-0912-9392-6D8BABBCD647053F

Every 40 seconds someone takes their life---every 41 seconds someone is asking why.

This is a very powerful statement and it really hits home for me--you see in 1990 and 1999 my father tried to take his own life. It is the most gut wrenching feeling in the world, but do too him crying out for help the staff at University Hospital in Cincinnati were able to get him and his needs under control.

It is not a fun ride at all, trying to cope with why my dad tried that--but what I see is that there is a reason for everything in life, things don't just happen for nothing. That is why I am writing this today, for what I have learned form my experience and pain through those years is nothing I would wish even on my worst enemy on any given day at any given moment.

We for years swept the problem under the table, I did it with a big fake smile across my face. I denied the fact that I was hurting inside, I blew it off--I had to be a man and not show any self-pity or remorse on the problems facing me and my dad. Well, that was not fun at all, I was angry, mad--just unable to conjure up the strength too talk about it with any one.

I ran away from the problem basically--but today, through unconditional love, my dad and I for the past 4 years have rebuilt our relationship into a very solid one--one that I needed and he needs. I am proud of my dad for allowing us too go public on this topic so that we can help others understand suicide and to get educated on a topic that we choose too avoid.

I chose this foundation--because it stands for what I understand now--I understand suicide affects all walks of life. Rich, poor, educated, uneducated, white, black, Asian, Hispanic and on and on and on it goes.

So I am riding my bike with my neighbor Scott to raise awareness on this subject and to raise donations for others who are coping with suicide.

1033 miles from Carmel, Indiana to Orlando, Florida seems like a very long journey--however not having my dad in my life would be an even longer journey to do with out.

I am proud to say 25% of all donations we get will go to AFSP--in a friend of my dad's daughters name. Shannon's Butterflies is a memorial to a very special girl who I had know for years, sadly Shannon took her own life in 2010 and left a family asking themselves many questions that we will never know the answers.

If Scott and I raise money, and my dad and I are open about talking about suicide--then I feel if we prevent one family from asking why, then it is a victory to all--a victory that we all can win as a team--then that person can help someone else understand suicide, then it becomes the ripple affect.

I did not ride or train today--meet the teacher night. But up and at them tomorrow for what should be a 80 mile bike ride--shooting for 15 miles and hour--if I can get 90 then I will go for it.

Till tomorrow--don't forget to tell someone you love them, and give them a hug.

For donations and more information please visit the site below.

Jim Serger Jr.     http://jimserger.com/1033/

Day 1

   On June 19th I decided to take up a new sport that I had never done before--yes I have ridden bikes and bmx bikes as kid--but never a 20 speed road bike, with clip in shoes or even begin to think I could put on spandex shorts and a jersey. A road bike was donated to me, and the first day all I could do was 4 miles--yes four little miles, that is it.
   My decision to ride the bike was generated when I read a book about how to give back to life--how to donate time and energy. Four special programs came to my head--cancer, suicide, literacy and alcoholism.
All four have been a part of my life, me having to deal with them in one way or another--some in good ways, some in awful  ways--but, today through the kindness of programs that helped me understand the four, I am going to give back to those four--by me riding my bike from Carmel, Indiana to Orlando, Florida.
  Just 15 minutes ago I got off my back, doing a 30 mile run--and since June 19th, I have 622 miles under my belt--and I even fell over a stop sign trying to get my shoes un-clipped (pretty funny, and of course there were cars looking at me).
  Doing this ride, this journey has helped me face a new challenge just like many people who have face one of the four programs --it is not easy by any means; hills, wind, rain, cars, dogs, etc....when I got to 40 miles I felt I was ready too commit myself to the journey, because like any thing else I had too see if i could do it--so on august 1st I went for my first century ride and low and behold I did it in 8 hours and 7 minutes--but I am 5'10" and 242 pounds--today I am down too 239 pounds and still loosing.
    I am proud to say that my next door neighbor Scott Golden will be going on this ride with me--for he is up to the challenge as well and knows that it is all for a good cause. With that it is 1033 miles to Orlando from my house here in Carmel, Indiana---so if we average 130 miles a day, 65 miles a piece we should get there is 8 days--depending on the weather, and of course the hills(need to practice those, not many in central Indiana)
   Our goal is to raise 100,000 through donations --which then we will be giving 25%  to each cause I have posted on my website--
 The journey is in 60 days--October 20th, my dad's birthday and the day after my little girls.

http://jimserger.com/1033/     here is the website for the ride, as well as facebook page.

So each day I will be looking forward to the day Scott and I will be able too help others--like others have helped my family and so many others across the US and Internationally.

So share, post, and follow our journey to Orlando---2 dad's, 1 bike.

help us raise 100,000--thanks Jim Serger Jr.

"HOW LONG SHOULD YOU TRY? UNTIL'.
 -JIM ROHN

Never cease to stop wanting too achieve more.
Never give in before the fight is over.
--So much good is waiting for you

Anne Frank:

"No one has ever become poor by giving."