Published by The Daily Northwestern on October 7, 2025 Regan Huizenga, Assistant City Editor Evanston resident Mark Metz has been doing long-distance bicycle tours for over a decade. But his latest ride has a special purpose. Metz and his wife, Noreen Edwards, set off on 4,100 miles of the TransAmerica Trail in August to raise awareness about the capital campaign to renovate McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence. The couple is about halfway through their journey — Edwards’ first long distance biking trip — and the McGaw YMCA campaign has reached half of its $22.5 million goal. The two chose the TransAmerica Trail for their awareness campaign because it was the longest, Edwards said. Read full article on The Daily Northwestern website

Published by The Evanston RoundTable on September 25th, 2025 The McGaw YMCA invites the community to join Miles That Matter cycling challenge. From Oct. 13 to Nov. 13, participants will work together to collectively cycle 4,100 miles to raise awareness and support for McGaw YMCA’s Men’s Residence program. How to participate: Pledge your miles or minutes of cycling between Oct. 13 to Nov. 13. Choose your ride: recumbent, indoor cycling, road or mountain bike. Track your progress and help the group reach 4,100 miles together. Cheer on your neighbors, boost your own health and move with a purpose! This challenge is free. Sign up here: bit.ly/mcgawmmcc Read full article on the Evanston RoundTable website