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DIRT Dad Fundo Across America—Week 5 in Review

Valentine, NE to Adel, IA

Miles Ridden—438
Feet Climbed—8,624
Time Spent Pedaling—25 hours and 7 minutes
Calories Burned—14,800
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Amount Raised For The DIRT Dad Fund—$1,190
Rest Days—Zero
Number of days in the same state on the same road with no turns—5
Number of World #1 Esports Cyclists met—ONE!

Valentine, NE to Adel, IA

Miles Ridden—2,504
Feet Climbed—94,321
Time Spent Pedaling—142 hours and 47 minutes
Calories Burned—84,407
Amount Raised For The DIRT Dad Fund—$7,957

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