So I was looking at an Alaska map, and could not help but notice the road to Prudhoe Bay starts in Fairbanks. The distance between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay is 584 miles (941 from Anchorage). I can do 941 miles, at least in the lower 48. So what if the road is gravel? And the mountain passes are 12% grades; and the map says"beware of grizzly bears in this area." I mean what could possibly go wrong?
The problem with Prudhoe is there is precious little between FB and PB. I mean just about nothing. Well, there is the village of Coldfoot, pop. 13, just 260 miles north of Fairbanks. Still, all I need is food and water. I should be able to bring enough food to last me 260 miles. And then it's only 240 miles, or so, to Deadhorse, pop. 26. As far as finding water; there should be plenty along the way, right?
So here's my offer to my 11 Facebook Fans and 3 (1 of the 4 is a duplicate) Followers: Find someone who will pledge $50,000 to Parkinson's, and I'll ride from Anchorage to Prudhoe. Here are the rules:
1. The money must be in an escrow account by 6-1-10. ( I need to start this by mid June; being above the Arctic circle in September is a no-no.) The money will go to (50/50) Davis Phinney Foundation and the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. The $50,000 is in addition to that raised by other sources.
2. Once I make it 100 miles past Fairbanks, and continue to make an attempt, the money is due, no matter what. However, at 250 miles past Fairbanks, the money is absolutely due, even if I quit. Note: This rule may need some tweeking.
3. If I am incapacitated (Ahem!) at any point on the trip the money is due. Killed or a broken leg, it's all the same. A mile out of Anchorage, or 10 miles from Prudhoe, it doesn't matter you owe the money.
4. I have to be notified of your intention to sponsor the FB to PB ride by May 15, 2010. I need the time for planning.
5. The sponsor gets all book, advertising, and story rights.
That's it, five simple rules.
Readers, please forward this to anyone you think might be in the position to help. Let's make this happen!
P.S. No, I haven't run this past my wife!
About Me
- Doug Bahniuk
- I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease five years ago. I have always been active and an avid cyclist and I have not let my diagnosis slow me down. In fact, I have committed myself to staying active and to continuing to challenge myself. I recently completed a solo bike ride across the United States, starting in Portland, Oregon and finishing in Boston, Massachusetts. I am also currently a patient in a Cleveland Clinic study to assess the effect of bicycling on PD symptoms. A little more about me -- I am the founder and president of Adelsys Inc., a third party biomedical service group. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. I am a registered professional engineer and hold several patents. I am the author of many engineering and medical related articles, including one about Parkinson's Disease published in the March, 2010 issue of Medical Design News. I am a graduate of the Clinical Research Learning Institute, an offshoot of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. I look forward to sharing my thoughts and adventures with you on this Blog.
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