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Charleston, SC to Santa Cruz, CA: May 26 to August 14

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Monday, February 2, 2009

$4,000 and beyond!

Thank you donors! I have officially past the $4,000 fund raising mark and am excitingly awaiting the order of my trekking bicycle.

The updates: I recently visited Breakaway Bicycles, a Philadelphia bike shop that carries my Giant Defy 2. I was able to test ride it and the feel was amazing. I could lift it with a single finger! With all respect to my 1970's 'Barack-cycle," I have never been on such a quality vehicle. Indoor training is going well as I anxiously await the warmer months. While it isn't Chicago or Rochester cold, any ride longer than 10-15 minutes leaves my face half frozen.

Off the bicycle, I am enjoying my final semester at Penn. The next couple of weeks will have several adventures, including my appearance at 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth. Once again, the Penn Museum has asked me to dress up like this master of observation for their day of festivities. For those on Penn's campus, you will likely see me handing out fliers and hugging supporters of evolution. Hope to see you all at the Penn Museum on February 15th!

That's it for now. Thanks for staying tuned in and feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or desires for conversation.
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  1. Ben BrumbaughFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Congrats man, very impressive with fundraising so early. Good luck training with that brand new bike

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