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Canine Assistants, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Charities, Chris4Life, Cross Country Cycling Tour, Fitness After 50, Fitness Over 50, Fitter After 50, FItter Over 50, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, National MS Society, Over 50 Athletes, Ride For Good, Senior Connections Atlanta, Team Type1D, Travel

The End of My Atlantic Coast Cycling Journey

Within a week, I will finish my 2,500 Atlantic Coast Cycling tour and Cycling for Good. Over the next week, in lieu of my “regular” schedule, I’ll remind you of the people who inspired my ride – both before and during my adventure. So hang in there – lots of posts to come, and without predictable internet, they may come in spurts!

June 7, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

Challenged Athletes Foundation, Fitness Over 50, Ironman, Marathons, Ride For Good

A. Powell – Challenged Athlete Fighting Back

Welcome to week six of my 2,500 mile bike ride I’m calling Cycling for Good. This week I’m riding in honor of Andrew Powell and his fight to recover from devastating injuries and to return to running and triathlon. Learn about AP and the Challenged Athlete Foundation. And you’ll have a chance to make a difference, too.

June 2, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

Charities, Fitness After 50, National MS Society, Ride For Good

Allie Brantley – Searching for a Cure for MS

Welcome to week five of my 2,500 mile bike ride I’m calling Cycling for Good. This week I’m riding in honor of Allie Brantley and her quest to find a cure for MS. You’ll learn about Allie and her family, and you’ll have a chance to make a difference, too.

May 24, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

Fitness Over 50, Ride For Good, Senior Connections Atlanta

Helping Seniors in Our Community

Welcome to week four of my 2,500-mile cycling tour that I’m calling Cycling for Good. This week I’m riding in honor of Debra Furtado and Senior Connections, which helps seniors live independent, healthy lives. You’ll learn Debra’s story and have a chance to make a difference, too.

May 17, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

Charities, Cycling, Fitness After 50, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Ride For Good, Team Type1D

Cycling for Good – Fighting Type 1 Diabetes

Welcome to week two of my 2,500 mile bike ride I call Cycling for Good. This week I’m riding in honor of Barry Falcon and his quest to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. You’ll learn about Barry and his family, and you’ll have a chance to make a difference, too.

May 3, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

Canine Assistants, Charities, Cycling, Ride For Good

Cycling for Good and Canine Assistants

Welcome to week one of my 2,500 mile ride I call Cycling for Good! This week I ride to benefit Canine Assistants.

Each week, I’m riding in honor of someone who inspires me and others to make the world around us a better place. We all have heroes. Mine are my brother James, and my sister-in-law Paula. This week, I ride in their honor and to raise funds for Canine Assistants. You can read their story and you’ll have a chance to make a difference, too.

April 26, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

Canine Assistants, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Charities, Chris4Life, Fitter After 50, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, National MS Society, Ride For Good, Running, Senior Connections Atlanta, Team Type1D

Cycling For Good

I have a lot to gain from cycling the Atlantic Coast. I’ll get more fit. Have a challenge and the adventure of a lifetime. See the country on bike time. Meet great people. But I want to do more.

I want to take this opportunity to raise awareness and funds for some charities that mean a lot to people who have made life better for me and others around them.

Each week, I’ll ride in honor of someone who has inspired me. I’ll introduce you to them and tell you about a charity that is their cause. And you’ll have a chance to make a difference.

April 23, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

Cycling, Fitness After 50, Ride For Good, Travel

Cross Country Cycling Tour – Atlantic Coast

A Love Affair Begins

I love to ride my bicycle and a good cycling tour! Few things compare to a beautiful day of riding through the rolling hills of North Georgia, endorphins surging, with a cool breeze blowing across your face; it’s pure, unadulterated joy! Add that to my fascination with epic journeys and a cross country cycling tour quickly earned a spot on my personal challenge list.

April 18, 2015 by Barbara Blackford