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DIRT Dad Fundo Across America—Week 7 in Review

Minooka, Illinois to Westfield, New York

Miles Ridden—454
Feet Climbed—8,065
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Time Spent Pedaling—24 hours and 21 minutes
Calories Burned—14,928
Amount Raised For The DIRT Dad Fund—$366
$%&! Days—One
Number of Days With Significant Leg Soreness—48

So Far—Half Moon Bay, CA to Westfield, NY

Miles Ridden—3,314
Feet Climbed—112,414
Time Spent Pedaling—186 hours and 52 minutes
Calories Burned—110,636
Amount Raised For The DIRT Dad Fund—$9,279

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Joe Randall
Joe Randall
19 days ago

Keep up the good work!! A cross country trip is on our bucket list too.

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I appreciate your kind words, Joe! It’s been an incredible experience! Do it!

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