Trekker Dan !!!
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Please read.. I hope this will lift some spirits and inspire many !!
Hello everyone,
My time is nearing for an adventure of a lifetime. A bicycle trip across the USA. I don't even know where to begin with when and why I decided to do this . Id have to say about 4 years ago this idea came in my head of riding across country. My riding all started close to 7 years ago when I quit smoking cigarettes . I started riding for something to do. June 26 will be 7 years. Best thing ive ever done for myself. Those who know me and know how I led my lifestyle for so long ( a good 20 + years ) , knows that this would NEVER be possible !! I would consider myself a pice of shit. In my eyes anyway!! I may have been a good man in the eyes of many, but it was all masked by drugs and NO feelings. I was not responsible, didn't care about myself or anyone else in my life. Addiction of any type can ruin one self and anything around you. In the past few years, life has changed for me drastically. I no longer have the desire to make bad decisions. And let me tell you something, everyday is a struggle to make the correct decisions. It's not easy .. It seemed like all the bad decisions I've made have come back to haunt me in one way or another. After a couple years of research reading books( haven't read a book since Steven Kings , Christine, in the 80's) , watching endless videos, checking reviews on how and what to do for this epic ride.
Riding in the Florida keys was beautiful but flat. I would ride as much as I could. My longest ride was 80 miles. I felt like a champ. While living in Florida planning on this ride, I called home one day to talk to my father who suffers from polio and cant use his legs. He said he's havin a hard time getting around. Well within 2 days I decided to move back to the Philly area. I was questioned by many on this move. I would NEVER have come back if it wasn't for my dad. I think it was another Great decision . My life has been going nowhere but up. I can no longer make bad decisions . Who would be here to help out with everyday activities for a man who raised four boys with a handicap..
So back to the ride. I've never really been that much or successful monetarily . Nor have I really done anything really big. I thought quitting smoking was the biggest achievement in my life . Well I was wrong . Overcoming and moderating many addictions was the next step in achievements . This still wasn't enough.. The thought of something bigger and more epic was still there. Well here we are a month away from probably the biggest thing I will do in my life . So I have my bike and all of my equipment to do this trip. Well over $ 5,000. A little more than expected, but I'm totally prepared .
So this is what leads me to this page. Within the past few months, I've been contacted by many people that I haven't talked to since high school. They are inspired and want to help. As a matter of fact, many people want to donate or help in any way they can. The closer I get to his trip, the more people wanna reach out and help.. Im humbled and flattered by this. Many people suggested I start a go fund me page. Im not really one for hand outs , but I guess I could use a little help for food. Lots and lots of food. I have a hard time gaining weight with a rapid metabolism. I'll be eating so much food. The lodging part will be easy, but the refueling will be super expensive I'm sure. I will have a FaceBook Page so everyone can follow my trip. Trekker Dan will be the title. This comes from an old inside joke between a couple of lifetime friends.
Ive been asked by many why I'm doing this.
Well....
So many reasons.
I want to do something big in my life.
I want to prove to myself that I can do it.
Id like my dad to see that I can achieve something big. I want him to see that one of his boys had succeeded in a totally different way. Not financially .
I'm thinking It may look pretty good on a resume in the future .
Im hoping to inspire others to do somethin that matters to themselves .
Ive never been past Harrisburg , Pa.
What a way to see the country .
I want to meet so many different people.
Maybe I'll find that someone special with he same interests and maybe the same story as myself.
Maybe I'll find my next calling in life.
Ill have something to talk about with my grandchildren.
My son can be proud of me.
A final cleansing of my spirit.
I could go on and on !!
I'm getting super excited yet nervous .
Ill be departing Yorktown , Va June 3rd and ridin to Astoria , Or. A total of 4,253 miles. Heh, what am I thinking !! Lol .
Id like to thank everyone for your interest and support for this ride. Te supporter have lifted my spirits and the doubters have even lifted it more.
I may not in be in he best shape but my determination far outweights anything in my path.
Thank you so much again for all the support and love.
Danny Beck
Please read.. I hope this will lift some spirits and inspire many !!
Hello everyone,
My time is nearing for an adventure of a lifetime. A bicycle trip across the USA. I don't even know where to begin with when and why I decided to do this . Id have to say about 4 years ago this idea came in my head of riding across country. My riding all started close to 7 years ago when I quit smoking cigarettes . I started riding for something to do. June 26 will be 7 years. Best thing ive ever done for myself. Those who know me and know how I led my lifestyle for so long ( a good 20 + years ) , knows that this would NEVER be possible !! I would consider myself a pice of shit. In my eyes anyway!! I may have been a good man in the eyes of many, but it was all masked by drugs and NO feelings. I was not responsible, didn't care about myself or anyone else in my life. Addiction of any type can ruin one self and anything around you. In the past few years, life has changed for me drastically. I no longer have the desire to make bad decisions. And let me tell you something, everyday is a struggle to make the correct decisions. It's not easy .. It seemed like all the bad decisions I've made have come back to haunt me in one way or another. After a couple years of research reading books( haven't read a book since Steven Kings , Christine, in the 80's) , watching endless videos, checking reviews on how and what to do for this epic ride.
Riding in the Florida keys was beautiful but flat. I would ride as much as I could. My longest ride was 80 miles. I felt like a champ. While living in Florida planning on this ride, I called home one day to talk to my father who suffers from polio and cant use his legs. He said he's havin a hard time getting around. Well within 2 days I decided to move back to the Philly area. I was questioned by many on this move. I would NEVER have come back if it wasn't for my dad. I think it was another Great decision . My life has been going nowhere but up. I can no longer make bad decisions . Who would be here to help out with everyday activities for a man who raised four boys with a handicap..
So back to the ride. I've never really been that much or successful monetarily . Nor have I really done anything really big. I thought quitting smoking was the biggest achievement in my life . Well I was wrong . Overcoming and moderating many addictions was the next step in achievements . This still wasn't enough.. The thought of something bigger and more epic was still there. Well here we are a month away from probably the biggest thing I will do in my life . So I have my bike and all of my equipment to do this trip. Well over $ 5,000. A little more than expected, but I'm totally prepared .
So this is what leads me to this page. Within the past few months, I've been contacted by many people that I haven't talked to since high school. They are inspired and want to help. As a matter of fact, many people want to donate or help in any way they can. The closer I get to his trip, the more people wanna reach out and help.. Im humbled and flattered by this. Many people suggested I start a go fund me page. Im not really one for hand outs , but I guess I could use a little help for food. Lots and lots of food. I have a hard time gaining weight with a rapid metabolism. I'll be eating so much food. The lodging part will be easy, but the refueling will be super expensive I'm sure. I will have a FaceBook Page so everyone can follow my trip. Trekker Dan will be the title. This comes from an old inside joke between a couple of lifetime friends.
Ive been asked by many why I'm doing this.
Well....
So many reasons.
I want to do something big in my life.
I want to prove to myself that I can do it.
Id like my dad to see that I can achieve something big. I want him to see that one of his boys had succeeded in a totally different way. Not financially .
I'm thinking It may look pretty good on a resume in the future .
Im hoping to inspire others to do somethin that matters to themselves .
Ive never been past Harrisburg , Pa.
What a way to see the country .
I want to meet so many different people.
Maybe I'll find that someone special with he same interests and maybe the same story as myself.
Maybe I'll find my next calling in life.
Ill have something to talk about with my grandchildren.
My son can be proud of me.
A final cleansing of my spirit.
I could go on and on !!
I'm getting super excited yet nervous .
Ill be departing Yorktown , Va June 3rd and ridin to Astoria , Or. A total of 4,253 miles. Heh, what am I thinking !! Lol .
Id like to thank everyone for your interest and support for this ride. Te supporter have lifted my spirits and the doubters have even lifted it more.
I may not in be in he best shape but my determination far outweights anything in my path.
Thank you so much again for all the support and love.
Danny Beck
Organizer
Danny Beck
Organizer
Norwood, PA
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