With a long day of riding in the sun under my belt need to cool off was at the top of my list. An unsuspecting Bogart was cooped up and taken to the pool to cool off. He received his first swimming lesson and now after seeing him swim, he could probably be a lifeguard. I think he was happy just to get out of the pool.

I will drive/ride around the perimeter of Florida for WWII veterans late this year. Please stay tuned for details.

Thank you to Fari for stopping by the Kindness Bicycle. She says it is so important to give kids a “sense of purpose.” What wise words!

Where there is a crowd, I try to be there, especially if the makeup of the crowd will be families. The Taste of Tremont festival afforded me the opportunity to connect with thousands of people. John and Darla Motil stopped by the Kindness Bicycle. Darla has been a long term executive of the Achievement Center for Children which helps children with autism.

The 2nd annual VeloSano ride to cure cancer is taking place this weekend. Thousands of riders are raising millions of dollars to fund research for this disease. I have been raising awareness about this ride during my rides throughout northeast Ohio. Good luck to all riders!

There are many people who work to protect children from harm. Two people I would like to mention are Sondra Miller of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and Chelsea Graham a Juvenile Probation Officer. Their actions are having a positive impact on children’s lives throughout Northeast Ohio.