Bruchez’s Tour De Force

You missed it. 20 miles up hills and down, along quiet country roads, busy streets and expressways and finally back to FSOS Hall. Wish I’d bought a gel seat… maybe next time. What a great time. We are most grateful to the Old Bridge Police Department who provided 5 cars that stopped traffic at every intersection in order to guarantee safety and indeed at all times shadowed the cyclists so that no car could even get close to us.

Of the 47 riders that started out every one finished. We had all ages from Senior to kids on all manner of bike. It wasn’t always pretty… but we all finished. And though an Ark could have floated in the parking lot the previous day, the rain held off this day until the last rider crossed the finish line.

The Ride raised $3,364 for the two charities. So both SERF and the Food Bank will each receive a check for $1,682. Much thanks to all the participants, riders, helpers and of course the sponsors. A very special thank-you to Don Bruchez, because without his boundless energy, hard work and dedication this event would not come to pass.

Don't forget to check out the photos of which there are many. You'll see we even got a glimpse of Sasquatch in the woods... though I can't imagine what he was doing.

Photos provided courtsey of Alan Purcell