I would like to thank everyone who has donated generously towards the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I am already 1/4 of the way towards reaching my overall goal of $4,300 and I know that I will reach, and most likely surpass, that goal with your help. Please continue to send our blog and donation links to friends and family and get others involved with these important causes.
I would also like to thank Dan Shipp and the TC Williams Crew team for posting our links on their website and for their support. It helps make the challenge a little easier knowing that you have a whole team behind you.
We are finishing some last minute packing and saying our goodbyes as we get set to head to the west coast on Monday. After a quick night in Seattle we are off and on the road starting our long journey east. The bear spray is packed, the gear is waterproofed (which means we will still get soaked when it rains because thats what happens on a bike), and it's up to the power of the legs to get us home.
Oh, and for those asking, the tandem bike picture...yeah, Jeff just wanted to find a good picture to show the type of unity that we will have on our ride. While I applaud his effort, and agree that we will be pretty close after this trip, I am sad to say that we will not be biking on a tandem bike. Regardless of how cool it looks. Bike pics will be updated as we ride.
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Anacortes, Washington to Bar Harbor, Maine
Biking over 4,300 miles, through 15 states, across 1 continent, in 50 days or less!
Our Route
Anacortes, Washington to Bar Harbor, Maine
Charity and Biking Links
Our Mission
Most of you know us as two fools from JMU, which to be quite honest, we are. For those who don't know us, we are Matt and Jeff, aka Holland and Soule.
This summer we are taking on the title of "Two Blokes on Spokes" as we bike from Seattle to Maine to raise money for cancer research. Jeff is raising money for the National Brain Tumor Society in memory of his father, Thomas Soule and Matt is raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Our goal is to raise $1 for every mile that we each pedal across the U.S. 4,300 miles x 2 blokes = $8,600.
Follow us along our route and determine at which point, and for how long you would like to support us by giving dollars for miles.
To donate to the National Brain Tumor Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society please use the links above.
We have also provided links to the charities' websites so that you may learn more about the amazing work that these two organizations are doing to combat cancer.
Thank you for your help.
This summer we are taking on the title of "Two Blokes on Spokes" as we bike from Seattle to Maine to raise money for cancer research. Jeff is raising money for the National Brain Tumor Society in memory of his father, Thomas Soule and Matt is raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Our goal is to raise $1 for every mile that we each pedal across the U.S. 4,300 miles x 2 blokes = $8,600.
Follow us along our route and determine at which point, and for how long you would like to support us by giving dollars for miles.
To donate to the National Brain Tumor Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society please use the links above.
We have also provided links to the charities' websites so that you may learn more about the amazing work that these two organizations are doing to combat cancer.
Thank you for your help.
About The Blokes
- Matt and Jeff
- Matthew Holland is a 3rd grade teacher at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia. He is also an assistant rowing coach for T.C. Williams High School. In addition to his 2003 cross country ride, Matt has also done multiple long-distance rides, including the Seagull Century ride with Team In-Training in which over $60,000 was raised for cancer research. Jeff Soule recently competed in the United States Army's Best Ranger Competition with his brother Greg. Jeff and his brother spent three grueling days competing against some of the best athletes across the military. Jeff and Greg finished second overall. Jeff also competes in numerous multi-day adventure races around the US.
2 comments:
Good luck you guys. Love the double dude ride. Also, if you get really ambitious you can stop by Tallahassee on your way over to Maine or something. Take care. The Kennedys
I hope y'all have an iPOD or something....that is long way for Ranger Soule to sing cadences to Matt. Have a good time and watch your six (for vehicles). Good luck.
Jeff, when you get a chance, I'd like to hear about how the race in Montana went. My uncle was horse-back riding up there during that period and said he saw several teams stumble up the steep trail he was on (very exhausted) toward the snowy mountain summit. Several teams stopped and talked to him, but I want to find out if you saw him. Small world, eh? Congratulations on finishing! Talk to you later bud. Toby Powell
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