THE FINAL PUSH

I would first like to thank my awesome donors for your thoughtful and generous support totaling $5,082. You are giving children and their families hope for their future. For that I sincerely thank you.

As planned I began my final ride at about 9:00 pm Saturday night not knowing what I had left in the tank to ride another very long ride. My plan was to ride till I couldn’t. I hit that mark at mile 208 excited after 20 hours of riding that I actually reached it.

Thank you all for the kind words of support for my fundraising and my rides. You are the backbone of this event.

♥️Children should be living life♥️

♥️Not fighting for it♥️

❤️FOR THE KIDS❤️

After a great month of fundraising I’m very happy to have raised $5000 for children and their families who are struggling with cancer in their lives. A great feeling to know we have made an impact by raising funds from many compassionate friends and associates. In total we have raised over $13,000 in 3 years riding for the kids.

My riding has been limited this year so very long rides have been my choice to make up miles. I feel good about all my rides but riding a double century was the ultimate challenge. It’s why I trained 4 months this year. I’m not sure what is left in the tank but tonight I will pedal as many miles as I can ride to complete my journey.

I will start tonight 9pm planning to finish by 6-7 pm Sunday night.

This ride is for the families who lost a child during September. We carry you in our hearts.

I wish everyone the best and stay safe.

Ok see you at the finish line.💪🏾

HURRY UP AND WAIT

Well it’s been raining for several days just as it did last year’s final 2 weeks. I’m bundled up for the crisp chilly night riding. 58*

I may not meet my pledged miles but I feel great about fundraising reaching $5025 not counting my team and still receiving contributions. Having done my first 3 weeks ago it would be a great September if I ride another double.

I’ve learned being physically prepared is great but if not mentally prepared it may be a long miserable experience.

That said I’m here primarily to raise as much funds as possible which I started early so I can focus on riding more.

With just over a week left I’m ready to pedal as are many who sat through days of rain. Everyone stay safe and enjoy the ride.

NEVER QUIT

(Sept 7) As I did on 9/1 I once again set out at midnight 9/7 on a journey to chase the 200 mile mark. It was an extremely long day in the saddle. Riding at night is actually enjoyable with proper lighting. I pedaled 18 hours to reach my goal but I was completely exhausted. It took everything I had left to finish.

To all the great GCC kids we are thinking of you and inspired by your strength. You’re awesome❤️

Not quite

Sept 1). I started at midnight Saturday night in light rain prepared to ride 200 miles but it went from misty drizzle to light rain about 80 miles in. I was near 102 miles when it started raining hard. I rode another 8 miles to reach 110 and headed to my truck soaked to the bone. For a crappy day I’ll take it. I came up short but I will return to try again. It is my choice to get off my bike when I need a break. Children battling cancer have no break, have no choice so they continue their fight. Please support their plight🙏🏼

Feel the burn

8/16/24

Meet Jessly,

She is 5 years old and has been living with many illnesses since an infant when a large tumor was removed from her brain.

The surgeons could only remove about 75% of the tumor leading to many chemotherapy treatments.

Jessly is a real fighter and always a pleasure to drs and staff. Her smile lights up a room.

On a different note we are nearing the end of training ( 5 months ) while anticipating an event filled month to raise funds for very sick children.

To those who support me now and in the future thank you. You are helping families who may otherwise have no support so please give hope for future generations.

My training is now up to 60 miles a day which I will continue till 8/28. Then I rest till I ride the double century. It will be a very long day ( 16-18 hours ) in the saddle but pales in comparison to a child suffering from cancer. I can stop to rest or even quit anytime. These kids have no choice but continue their fight.

I will carry you great kids in my heart.

Please support children enduring cancer by contributing to my campaign.

THANK YOU

FOR YOUR COMPASSION

Greatcyclechallenge/michaelkuttner

Thank you for your kindness

PERSEVERENCE

7/13/24

Welcome Lila,

We’re happy to ride for you and have you as part of our great team.

You are an inspiration to all .

Thank you 🙏🏼