Becca Across America!

How would you feel about doing a century ride, that is 100 miles at one time? Or how about two century rides? Or just to make it interesting, how about one after another every day for six weeks, from the peach orchards of Georgia to the dusty prairies of Oklahoma, to the red desert of New Mexico to the Pacific coast in Santa Monica? No, it's not Lance Armstrong.

It's Becca Katzman, a high school student from St. Louis, Missouri who will be the incoming President of the Extra Hands Club at John Burroughs School. Becca isn't a professional, she hasn't trained all her life for her cross-country trek. She's just a person who understands commitment. That commitment recently landed her in an emergency room with an intravenous drip to combat dehydration. But she's soldiering onward as if it never happened.

"Oklahoma is very hilly with headwinds, but still insanely hot. My group is amazing, though, and even the worst day ends up being fun. We start the Rockies in a few days!!!"

Way to go Becca! We're rooting for you all the way!

If you're inspired by Becca you can show your support by making a donation or pledge in her honor to Extra Hands. Here's where to show your support: Secure Donation Center

Posted by Editor at July 15, 2008 05:41 PM

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