This May, I'm riding 400 miles from Boston to Montréal to raise money for the Boston Cyclists Union! I've been wanting to join this since I first heard about it like 4 years ago. Whenever I get on a bike - solo, with friends, or with my adorable daughter - I'm reminded that biking is the best way to get around Boston. But there's still A LOT of work to do.

Bos/tréal is organized by an amazing group of volunteers from the BCU. I need your support in fundraising for this incredible organization. Every dollar raised goes directly toward making cycling in Boston safer and more accessible for everyone. The BCU's work is critical to making Boston a better place to live - they organize, advocate, and hold city and state agencies accountable to build out protected bike infrastructure. Better bike lanes keep cyclists alive, but its not just bikers that benefit. They reduce traffic, cut emissions, and make streets safer for drivers and pedestrians too.

Every dollar matters! Not pennies since those were discontinued, but definitely the dollars. This is the Boston Cyclist Union's biggest fundraiser of the year and it is critical for them to keep doing their good work. The BCU is a 501c3, so your donation is tax-deductible. Your employer may offer matching too - happy to help you figure that out.

Thank you for supporting this ride and the BCU's mission to make Boston's streets work for everyone.

Special Donor Rewards

If you need a bit of an incentive to donate more than your altruistic nature would tell you to, I'm offering special rewards to those giving at various thresholds!

$50 - Greetings from Quebec: I’ll send you a handwritten postcard sent directly from the finish line in Montreal.

$75 - Gas Station Gourmet: Name any snack found in a gas station and I'll film a formal food critic review of it mid-ride.

$100 - The Steep Sing-Along: Pick a song for my playlist, and I’ll film myself breathlessly singing it during the day’s biggest climb.

$200 - The Traveling Mascot: Send me a small lucky charm to carry; I'll document its adventure to the Great White North with a dedicated photo montage.

$500 - Bike Naming Rights: You get exclusive naming rights for my bike for the entire journey. I will refer to it only by your chosen name - both publicly and privately - including in every update I send out about the journey. Happily, this has been claimed! I'll be crossing the border on the Lilly Belle!