The Accidental Cyclist

I’m not a cyclist. It’s true that I own a bicycle, and I theoretically know how to operate it--but up until now I’ve never ridden more than a few miles at a stretch. That’s about to change. I bought a helmet, a cycling magazine subscription, and some shorts with a generously padded butt. I’m ready to hit the road! Or route. Whatever you call it.

This April, I’ll ride from Houston to Austin (more than 150 miles!) on my bike.

I’m doing this for three important reasons:
1) To raise money for the National MS Society
2) To challenge myself physically and mentally
3) I’m pretty sure we’re going to get really drunk afterward

I can’t do this alone. I need two things from you:

1) Your encouragement (or good-natured heckling)
2) A financial pledge (say, $10? Or whatever works for you) toward my fundraising goal of $400.

You can provide encouragement via Facebook, Twitter, or this blog, and you can pledge money via my fancy internet pledge page.

Your pledge will not go unrewarded. For one, you’ll get the satisfaction of helping to fund Multiple Sclerosis research. For two, you’ll get a personal shout-out from me, via every means of communication at my disposal. One lucky pledger wil also get a totally tricked out t-shirt that I’m going to make from some leftover iron-on letters (seriously). Sound good? You know it does! So do it now!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MathHasBike
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mathsmath
Blog: http://mathhasbike.blogspot.com
Pledge: https://secure3.convio.net/nmss/site/Donation2?idb=1962934977&df_id=26281&FR_ID=12962&PROXY_ID=7603830&PROXY_TYPE=20&26281.donation=form1