Hello everyone, here's a link to an article on zappawheels.com  about my commuting experiences. 

http://www.zappawheels.com/blog/retired-and-more-active-than-ever

"This coming August he is biking along the Pacific Coast from Vancouver, Canada to Tijuana, Mexico. Dubbed  Ride for the Borders 3 Nation Ride for Youth, the purpose is to raise $15,000 for organizations that assist with bike youth programs including West Town Bikes, Working Bikes, Slow Roll Chicago, Bikes and Roses, and Blackstone Chicago, He is asking people to sponsor the ride. You can support his effort by  clicking here.  It's a tangible step, or perhaps more aptly, a tangible pedal, towards his goal of helping youth in Chicago."