Mark Metz and Noreen Edwards, shown here crossing into Illinois, have already biked 2,900 of 4,100 miles for the McGaw YMCA Men’s Residence and its upcoming renovations. (Photo credit: Miles that Matter blog)
McGaw YMCA Board Chair Mark Metz and his wife, Noreen Edwards, are over halfway through their cross-country bike ride to support the YMCA Men’s Residence housing program and its upcoming renovation.
Mark and Noreen set off on August 24, from Florence, Oregon, for a 4,100-mile, self-supported ride along the TransAmerica Trail and have already biked 3,000 miles! Over the past month, they’ve climbed the Ozarks’ steep hills, watched the leaves turn brilliant fall colors, connected with fellow cyclists, and enjoyed local communities along the way.
Along the journey, they’ve rested, attended a wedding, maintained their bikes, and even welcomed the newest member of their family!
The Ozarks offered countless hills, and together they climbed nearly 3,800 feet in a single day. (Photo credit: Miles that Matter blog)
Metz was pictured crossing the Mississippi River. (Photo credit: Miles that Matter blog)
Get Involved:
- Follow Mark and Noreen’s cross-country journey on Instagram @ymcamilesthatmatter
- Subscribe to the Miles that Matter blog for updates, photos, and stories from the road: crazyguyonabike.com/doc/milesthatmatter
- Sign up for the Miles that Matter Cycling Challenge: bit.ly/mcgawmmcc
- Make a direct impact by donating to support the Men’s Residence Renovation: https://bit.ly/residencecampaign
Learn more at www.mcgawymca.org/miles-that-matter/