Watching Tiger Win On Two Wheels

Posted June 14, 2008, 5:41 pm in Cycling by Growing Bolder

Glenn Fenster's life changed forever because of his son. Nyle, who is 14 years old, has suffered from epileptic siezures since he was two. Nyle refuses to feel sorry for himself and continues to strive to be the best he can be.

Glenn's eyes were open to his child's struggle. He was amazed by his strength and determination. It dawned on Glenn that there were many children suffering from epilepsy who were just like Nyle.

Glenn thought there must be something he could do to help. So what he did was lead a one man crusade all across the country, all on two wheels!

In 2006, he biked 4000 miles from Seattle to Miami and in 2007 he rode 2500 miles starting in Alaska to raise funds and create awareness. Right now, he's on the road again with his most amazing attempt yet.

On April 28th he started out on an 8,000 mile journey from Denver to Miami. Yes, we know those cities are not 8,000 miles apart, but Glenn is going the long way! As of June 13th, he's biked 4,842 and will soon arrive in Winnipeg.

You can listen to Glenn explain it himself, which he did recently on the Growing Bolder Radio Show.

You can keep track of Glenn on his own Web site. Here is his latest blog entry:

June 16, 2008

The morning started with a surprise. I managed to stay in bed to 6. There were many factors that helped. One being no internet. I knew it was impossible to update anything or answer emails. Also no in room coffee to make. The reason most was I couldn't move. Everything hurt. At 6 I Walked down to the restaurant next to Hotel all own by same people and I hooked up an IV. I ate breakfast served by a delightful young woman named Emily.

I knew after how I felt. All the days, miles, hills, mountains, emotions, missing Nyle, winds, years, miles I needed a little break. I made a choice to go to Fort Frances and get a place for the night. Get into room and relax. Also I could catch the remaining 9 holes of the US Open Golf Tournament. Won by Tiger Woods. His 14th Major, 4 away from tying Jack Nicklaus.

The ride to Fort Frances was hilly at first, then evened out before some bigger hills came along. It did start looking more like Minnesota. I will be in the States tomorrow. Not for long though. I will go to Toronto first.

I must make mention of an Email I received from the Outreach Director of the Minnesota Epilepsy Foundation. Her name is Mary Giese. She didn't take kindly to my words of "rude" and "sad'. I am sorry for defining what I thought was a snub of my efforts when in fact Mary has followed and been with me in spirit. I meant no disrespect to her and the wonderful job they do for all living with Epilepsy in Minnesota. They are currently working on their Camp Oz where over 100 living with epilepsy get to go. I am hoping after they see my updated route later on the main page that I could be met by someone or something. Thank you and Again I am sorry for the words I chose wrongly to use.

I am now 5222 miles into trip. I am avg just over 104 miles per day. I am 2878 miles from the final mile. My current ETA is for July 10th.