July 1 Update: WOW! Look what we did together this year! 35 donors gave enough for over 14 bicycles - and by taking advantage of the double and triple match days, over 10 more bicycles were added! I am SO THANKFUL to all of you for supporting this great cause and providing OVER 24 BICYCLES to women and girls that need them! This will empower them to safely travel greater distances more quickly for more education, healthcare and earning power. I rode 490 km (300 miles) this May and June, spreading the word and feeling the freedom and joy that my bicycle brings. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for helping me bring that joy and freedom to others!

June 29 update: Today, I rode on the Cuyahoga Valley Towpath Trail (a great ride!) and met this fine group of Buckeye Trail volunteers (buckeyetrail.org)! Great folks and I appreciate their kindness and support! Thanks to all of you! One more day of Pedaling to Empower! TRIPLE MATCH is still on!

June 27 update: THANK YOU to my supporters! A triple match was announced yesterday - all donations will be TRIPLED! I am headed to Ohio to ride the Towpath Trail at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and finish my riding goal! Only FOUR more days of Pedal to Empower fundraiser!

June 12 update: I am still riding and fundraising through the end of June! Let's provide ONE MORE BIKE for a person in need! My new goal is $1815, enough for 11 bikes! I also just increased my riding goal to 450 km! Good thing I just completed 50 miles biking on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail! June 3 update: Thanks to all of my donors! World Bicycle Day Cash donors: Tim Rogers ($165), Sandy B. ($95), Marge C. ($25), Wendy B. ($20), Katherine C. ($10) and Mark & Becky Snook ($10), and miscellaneous YMCA friends including Gail, Kelly and Mickey ($60). Most of the donations with my name on them are THESE GREAT PEOPLE!!! 

Original text: I am thrilled to share that I am helping to change lives through the Power of Bicycles! I'm raising funds and awareness for World Bicycle Relief, a global nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals overcome the barrier of distance in rural communities around the world. Please consider supporting me as I work to empower women and girls through the Power of Bicycles. Every donation makes a difference, and a contribution of $165 USD helps put a Buffalo Bicycle into the hands of a person in need! Last year, with your help, I raised enough for 6 bikes. This year, my goal is 10 bikes - $1650! Last year, I rode over 300 km. This year, my goal is to smash 400! Follow my page to track my journey across five trails in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio! Let's do this!    - Chrissie K.