The Ride For Alzheimer's effort began in 1999, and this will be the 13th consecutive year. My mother, Ruth Vivian Clark who died from the Alzheimer's disease, is the reason I continue to my long distance cycling effort. These twelve years of cycling effort has taken me over 14,000 miles across our beautiful country and donations to the Alzheimer Association have exceeded $184,000.

I have decided NOT to do a ride this year. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer this past fall, and had robotic surgery this past February. The recovery from some post-surgery issues can take a year to 18 months. Sitting on a bicycle seat for four to seven hours a day, for 10 or more days is probably not a wise thing to do just yet. I will be doing some low-key, short distance cycling this summer. My plan is to be back on the road next summer for a ride around the Great Lakes. Please continue to support my fundraising effort during this off year.

Donate online below, or send your donation check - made out to "Alzheimer's Association". Mail to: Ride For Alzheimer's P.O. Box 574 Gales Ferry, CT 06335

Courtesy of Kidica 2011 Goal: $18,000

NEW! Now Accepting Online Donations! We are using PayPal for safe, secure credit-card donations. Your donation is routed directly to the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter on behalf of The Ride For Alzheimer's.

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Click to access all the past Ride For Alzheimer's cross-country ride stories and photos. Thousands of miles all over the country.

Click here for more details, sponsor info, Alzheimer's Disease links, and more.

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