Welcome to Pedaling For Pits!
What is Pedaling for Pits?
| Pedaling for pits is a 2500 mile self funded solo bike ride to raise money to help the rescue group, BAD RAP (Bay Area Dog Lovers Responsible About Pit Bulls) care for the dogs that come to them for placement and rehabilitation, which has included some of the Michael Vick Dogs. Bad Rap is also instrumental in providing education for the public and dog training classes for pit bull owners. They do free vaccination clinics for pit bulls in underfunded areas and provide free spay and neuter vouchers, plus a great deal more. Starting on September 9th 2009, I will ride my bicycle from Denver, Colorado to Oakland, California (home of BAD RAP) and back with only my cell phone as back-up. I am looking for sponsors to raise as much as I can for that most loving and spirited dog breed, the American Pit Bull Terrier. |
| Who is behind Pedaling for Pits? |
| How I will make the Ride? |
| Schwinn Super Sport "2009" Silver Alloy Frame w/Bio Tuned Ergo Geometry and Silver Label Aluminum Fork. Shimano Sora 8-Speed Shifter. Formula Alloy Hubs & Double Wall Alloy Rims, Kenda K-193 700x28c Tires. |
| How can I get a really cool shirt? |
| Get involved in your area and I will be happy to send you this really cool shirt. Or, make a $50.00 donation to BAD RAP in the name of Pedaling for Pits, and I will send you one! They are available in both short and long sleeve, sizes medium through extra large. |
| I will be adding more to the website soon! I will be creating a photo gallery, If you would like your dog to be a part of this, please e-mail pictures of your own pit, and he or she will appear in the photo gallery. I welcome your thoughts and comments and look forward to your support of this important cause. There is a lot riding on this! Thank-you Jett |
Logo designed and drawn by: Rachael Amundson
Web Support donated by: Bear Creek Valley Studios.
| Honey Buns says "won't you please sponsor Jett for a penny a mile!" That's only $27.00 for round trip or halfway for $13.50. $10.00 will get you 1000 miles. You can send your sponsorship donation to Bad Rap using pay-pal. The payment e-mail address is: Bambi@badrap.org Please mention Pedaling For Pits and Jett when you send your payment. |
Hi, I'm Jett, and I live in Denver, CO. I grew up
surfing and cycling in Virginia Beach, where I
inherited my love of animals from my mother.
I bike everywhere I go, and was inspired to take a
long trip when I heard about a cyclist that rode from
California to Washington DC for the Presidential
Inauguration. I have always said, "I believe in
moderation as long as there is a lot of it." It occurred
to me that I would like to do a fund raiser for
American Pit Bull Terriers since my own dog Jordan's
best friend is one. Pit bulls are banned in Denver,
and Jordan's best friend had to move with her owner
to Alamosa, Colorado. (She was lucky, Denver has
killed over 1200 dogs since the ban went back into
effect in 2005.)
Recently I have begun training in earnest. I take
cycling classes 3 times a week at the YMCA and put
in at least 300 miles a week in the foothills around
Denver. I will continue to write about my progress on
this site.
surfing and cycling in Virginia Beach, where I
inherited my love of animals from my mother.
I bike everywhere I go, and was inspired to take a
long trip when I heard about a cyclist that rode from
California to Washington DC for the Presidential
Inauguration. I have always said, "I believe in
moderation as long as there is a lot of it." It occurred
to me that I would like to do a fund raiser for
American Pit Bull Terriers since my own dog Jordan's
best friend is one. Pit bulls are banned in Denver,
and Jordan's best friend had to move with her owner
to Alamosa, Colorado. (She was lucky, Denver has
killed over 1200 dogs since the ban went back into
effect in 2005.)
Recently I have begun training in earnest. I take
cycling classes 3 times a week at the YMCA and put
in at least 300 miles a week in the foothills around
Denver. I will continue to write about my progress on
this site.
| Please remember, whether you're are going 2500 miles, or just for a ride around the block. Always wear your bike helmet! |
| Jett's Route Jett's will start out of Denver on September 9th following U.S. Highway 40 to Idaho Springs and continue from there, to Steam Boat Springs. Then across northern Colorado to Craig, on to Dinosaur which is the last town in Colorado. Jett will enter Utah on HWY 40 and continue to Vernal, then west to Heber City. From Heber City he will take HWY 189 into Provo. South of Provo Jett will continue on HWY 6 to Delta Utah where he will pick up HWY 50. Jett will head south west on HWY 50 to Ely Nevada. He will cross Nevada on US 50 "The loneliest road in America" reaching Carson City and crossing the Sierra Nevada into California. After ascending the Echo Summit, he will ride west down into Sacramento. From here Jett will proceed along the Sacramento River on HWY 160 until he reaches HWY 4. From HWY 4 he will enter Pittsburgh and catch HWY 24 into Oakland the end of the journey. This is a distance of just over 1250 miles. Jett plans to return via the same route for a total riding distance of 2500 miles! Jett plans to arrive in Oakland on the 24th of September. |
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| Important News On July 17th Jett was involved in a serious accident while riding his bicycle. While on a routine errand he was hit by a truck that was attempting to make a left turn. Jett's main injuries were a compound fracture to his leg and a broken hand. Jett is expected to make a full recovery but he will not be able to make the ride to Oakland in September as scheduled. More information to follow soon. |