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DIRT Dad Fundo Across America—Week 4 in Review

Week 4!

Alcova, Wyoming to Valentine, Nebraska
Miles Ridden—511
Feet Climbed—16,607
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Time Spent Pedaling—28 hours and 12 minutes
Calories Burned—17,089
Amount Raised For The DIRT Dad Fund—$2,313
Rest Days—Zero
My First Rodeo!
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Time Zones Crossed—One

So Far...

Half Moon Bay, California to Valentine, Nebraska
  • Miles Ridden—2,066
  • Feet Climbed—85,697
  • Time Spent Pedaling—117 hours and 40 minutes
  • Calories Burned—69,607
  • Amount Raised For The DIRT Dad Fund—$6,767

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Karen Bath
Karen Bath
8 months ago

Hi- where was ur first Rodeo? Cody, Wyoming maybe? That’s where mine was. Looking good — only another 1500-2000 mi. to go? Literally on the down side!

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Frontier Festival on the Fourth of July in Interior, SD. It was great!

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