Pan Mass Challenge 2009 – The Short Version

The 30th Pan Mass Challenge took place on August 1st and 2nd. This was my 21st time riding and one of my strongest rides to date. I trained well and it paid off.

Highlights and some statistics (as of 8-23-2009):

  • Fundraising passes $23.5 million (as of 8-20-2009)
  • Medical Report: 17 hospital transfers – all released by 2pm Sunday!
  • Over 800,000 miles pedaled by PMC cyclists over PMC weekend
  • Total riders registered: 5,216
  • Off the line: 4,949
  • % – Male / Female: 65/35
  • % – Alumni / 1st Year: 75/25
  • Avg. Years in PMC: 4.6 (I still got this one beat by a mile)
  • Average Age of Riders: 43
  • 2-day: 3,557
  • 1-day: 943
  • 1-day Sunday: 449
  • Teens: 13-19 176
  • Over 70: 39
  • Volunteer/Ride: 36
  • Sturbridge Sat: 2,521
  • Wellesley Sat: 1,978
  • States: 36
  • Countries Represented: 10
  • Volunteers: 3,000
  • Kids Rides: 36
  • # of Kids: 7,000

My Personal Stats

Ride Day Dist. Avg Speed Riding Time Start Time Finish Time
Saturday 110 18.6 mph 5 hr, 54 min 5:40 am 12:40 pm
Sunday 78 18.2 mph 4 hr, 17 min 5:15 am 10:30 am

Once again I would like to thank you for sponsoring and supporting me in this very worthy cause and for letting me ride on your behalf.

If you have not yet sponsored me it is not to late. I am still raising funds trying to hit my goal of $10,000 for this year. You can donate online here:
https://www.pmc.org/egifts//makeadonation.asp?EgiftID=BS0011

If you prefer to send a check or pay in cash or would like to met face to face please contact me by email at

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