Send Patrick and his bike to New Zealand

I'm Carl, while volunteering at the Green Chile Bike Bank, a non-profit that refurbishes bicycles for individuals who need transportation, I met Patrick.

At first, I was not sure if he was a volunteer or a client. He seemed to have difficulty holding a job, his bike was his only transportation, and he spent a lot of days on long bike rides.

At age 58, Patrick has proven that he is not just a dreamer. He has completed century’s in all 50 states and rode in 44 states in one year.

His total commitment to his passion has interfered with a “normal” lifestyle. Patrick shares a problem with artists and creatives, the need for a “day job” to support their true passion. His current job at a fast-food restaurant is not providing funding to support his passion. Other jobs that pay more, don’t allow time-off to ride.

Recently I ran into him at the library pouring over a map planning the route and details for century rides on each island of New Zealand in NOV 2023. His budget and the target for this request is $7,500.

I invite you to support this singularly committed individual to continue his dreams of experiencing the mountain, plains, forests and coasts of the world thru very demanding solo bike rides.

Please help Patric get to NZ this Novenber!

Budget: air travel = $4,000, ground transportation = $600, lodging = $1,300, meals = $600,

Repairs&suprises = $600, Go Fund Me fees = $400

Route: Pueblo to Denver to Los Angeles to Aukland to New Plymouth, for the first loop ride,

to Christchurch to Greymouth, for the 2nd Loop ride, to Lake Pukaki, for a final ride to Mount Cook, to Los Angeles to Denver to Pueblo.