My 100-mile bike challenge did not go according to plan. But when 5 kids at the Boys & Girls Club helped me finish the ride, they got some surprises they may never forget.
My friend, bike attorney Ken Knabe, provided 5 awesome bikes for Kyla, Siaunda, RJ, Dre'Shawn and De'Micheal.
Diana Hildebrand, cyclist with Bike Cleveland and Black Girls Do Bike, trained me and came along with me on the (almost) 100-mile journey.
Century Cycles provided 5 great bike helmets.
cleveland.com provided $500 worth of gift cards while an anonymous donor added another $200.
Ernie's Bike Shop gave 5 scooters to youngsters at the Club.
Devah D Cycling is providing bike lessons for the 5 kids.
Gear Up Velo bike shop will provide a free tuneup for the kids' bikes.