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DIRT Dad Fundo Across America—Week 8 in Review

Westfield, New York to Catskill, New York

Miles Ridden- 403
Feet Climbed- 14,051
Time Spent Pedaling- 22 hours and 50 minutes
Calories Burned- 14,622
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Amount Raised for the DIRT Dad Fund- $691
Number of Days With Significant Leg Soreness- 55
How many more days?- Two Few!

So Far—Half Moon Bay, California to Catskill, New York

Miles Ridden- 3,717
Feet Climbed- 126,465
Time Spent Pedaling- 209 hours and 42 minutes
Calories Burned- 125,258
Amount Raised for the DIRT Dad Fund- $9,970

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