Anyone’s relative doing bike for chai?

amother

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 4:57 pm

Hubby is doing it for the first time, and just did 100 miles! I’m very proud!
But not sure if I should go to the finish line tomorrow…
Anyone going?

amother

DarkMagenta

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 5:07 pm

My husband did it for the first time too! I plan on going to the finish line, but you need a parking pass to get in.

amother

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 5:10 pm

amother DarkMagenta wrote:

My husband did it for the first time too! I plan on going to the finish line, but you need a parking pass to get in.

Oh, I did not know that…

amother

Carnation

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 5:30 pm

My father! We are so proud of him.
Its so beautiful and not all the men are frum either, my father is so impressed he said there were stations set up with food and drinks etc. Hes been doing this for a few years.

Were all going up tomorrow- my baby included Wink

Zevi the person in charge sent out parking passes, make sure you print it

amother

Alyssum

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 5:48 pm

My cousin does it every year. My mother did tour de simcha a few times. (Girls version)

amother

Jade

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 6:06 pm

My brother! We’re so proud. Wish I could go see him but I have work.

Highstrung

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 6:13 pm

My DH has been doing it for a number of years . He started 10 years ago.
I don’t drive so I can’t meet him at the finish line though one year I spent the first evening with him for dinner since it was at a local hotel. Now it was way too far.

amother

PlumPink

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 6:18 pm

1 brother & 2 brothers in law do it for afew years now. Their wives meet them at Camp Simcha, it's alot of fun.

Highstrung

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 6:24 pm

It just makes me sad , because one of the Camp Simcha campers had asked my DH to ride with his father who was DH’s chavrusa at the time . That’s how DH got into it and that boy is no longer with us. So it’s bittersweet for me. Happy that DH is doing something for a special cause and I know how much it means to the campers , but so sad that the boy that convinced DH to do it , didn’t get to see that 10 years later DH is still doing it .

amother

DarkMagenta

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 7:18 pm

amother Carnation wrote:

Zevi the person in charge sent out parking passes, make sure you print it

I have to print the parking pass? Or showing it on my phone is good enough?

amother

Carnation

Wed, Aug 09 2023, 9:08 pm

amother DarkMagenta wrote:

I have to print the parking pass? Or showing it on my phone is good enough?

oh probably fine to show it
I have a flip phone so I printed it LOL

amother

Thu, Aug 10 2023, 9:26 pm

It was amazing…
Such spirit and unity!
So proud of everyone!
Whoever was there I guess we unknowingly crossed paths!
Btw They never asked for the parking pass..

amother

DarkMagenta

Thu, Aug 10 2023, 9:27 pm

Yes! Was truly an amazing experience!

Highstrung

Thu, Aug 10 2023, 9:41 pm

I watched the live stream. 2 of my boys went and surprised my DH and my MIL went too, to shep nachas. Yes, it’s that spirit and unity that draws DH to go back year after year .

I then had the pleasure of washing all that sweaty and smelly cycling gear . Lol.

amother

Papayawhip

Thu, Aug 10 2023, 9:50 pm

Can someone please explain what the point of biking for bike for Chai is? Is it the same concept as the hundred rider?

amother

Lotus

Thu, Aug 10 2023, 9:52 pm

amother Papayawhip wrote:

Can someone please explain what the point of biking for bike for Chai is? Is it the same concept as the hundred rider?

q

It's a fundraiser for Chai lifeline

amother

PlumPink

Thu, Aug 10 2023, 9:55 pm

amother Papayawhip wrote:

Can someone please explain what the point of biking for bike for Chai is? Is it the same concept as the hundred rider?

It's a fundraiser. Every rider has to raise a certain amount of money.