Why Cycle Wednesday:Pedal for Paws, Oct. 2

 Kathleen Goodwin School

80 Old Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, CT

8 am

It's been a while since I posted a "Why Cycle Wednesday" but I can't think of a better reason to ride than to help raise money for a good cause.

Charity bike rides are popular fundraisers.  Name the cause, illness, or need and there's likely a way to use riding your bike as a means of support.  Like many cyclists, Mrs. SOC and I have participated in a number of these events.

But this is the first time we've CREATED one!

Actually, it was Mrs. SOC's brainchild.  She volunteers at Forgotten Felines, a no-kill cat shelter in Westbrook, CT.  They're in desperate need of funds and receive no public funds, so a charity bike ride seemed like the perfect solution to a serious problem.  For more background, click here.  Mrs. SOC did a guest post here a little while ago.  If you missed it, you really should check it out.  She described, in better detail than I could have (including LOTS of kitty photos!), how important this ride is.

So with tons of help from lots of hard-working folks and generous sponsors, it's finally here!  The response has been great and the weather forecast looks BEAUTIFUL.

If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late!  Just show up at the Kathleen Goodwin School this Saturday morning and head over to the "Day Of" registration line.

We promise beautiful fall scenery to delight you, good food to feed you, a band(!) to entertain you, and even Sylvester the Cat to make you smile.

And you'll feel good knowing that you're able to ride your bike for such a great cause.

Hope to see you Saturday!