From Ron Cates: Over the last few years, I’ve gotten to know Tim very well. He is gifted, dedicated, and motivated. But he is not a highly experienced cyclist, and he has not trained and raced at the highest levels for years. In fact, he was a recreational cyclist who rode his bike a few miles occasionally. So, how does one go from nearly zero miles to a 3,000+ mile bike ride across America? And the bonus question: How does one safely and properly prepare in only nine months? 

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When I decided to do a cross-country bike ride six months ago to raise awareness of, and money for, child abuse prevention, I had a vague idea of the amount of planning and work that was needed.  With just under two weeks to go, I still have a few things to finish up, but here’s what’s been done thus far.

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Regardless of a person’s communication skills, child abuse is still a difficult subject to discuss. So, here’s my guideline for talking to victims of child abuse.  Please note that this is solely based on my opinion and my experiences.  Others may agree in whole, agree in part, disagree in part, or completely disagree.