Back for a second year, on Friday, Sept 16th, I am “Everesting” to provide for those experiencing homelessness through Samaritan Cycling. Everesting is completing a single ride that amounts to 29,029 vertical feet. Find a hill-climb and repeat it, no sleeping.

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Samaritan Cycling
6240 Smith Rd
Denver, CO 80216
855-777-5280
EIN: 84-0686679
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EVERESTING (not a race) - Sept 16, 2022

The route I scouted for this year is roughly 100 miles and my goal is to finish in under 14 hours (last year took 24). https://www.strava.com/routes/2938222736140624220

Some might call this endurance event suffering. Those experiencing homelessness and hunger endure true suffering, often with no end in sight.

Samaritan Cycling's global headquarters are in the River North district (RiNo) of Denver, which I consider a big part of my community (also home to the First Descents office). During my daily bike commute to RiNo, I regularly saw people in need. On a bike, you gain a great appreciation of their life—the sights, conversations, sounds, smells, and weather conditions are far less ignorable than passing by in an insulated car. 

LEADVILLE 100 MTB RACE - August 13, 2022 Also back in 2022 for a second round, joined for the Leadville100 by my inspired dad. We are racing the legendary Leadville 100, a single-day mountain bike race across the Colorado Rockies to support First Descents. The race is 105 miles with 13,000 feet of climbing at an average elevation near 11,000ft.

https://support.firstdescents.org/leadville100-KevinAndCorbin

Last year, I was able to finish under my 9 hour goal. This is my dad's goal for 2022 and I plan to ride with him the whole race to make sure he gets there. I am inspired by my mom, a cancer survivor, and my aunt who lost her battle with cancer last year. 

First Descents creates opportunities for survivors to share experiences on an intimate level and provides support systems to manage an unfathomable life change. The main programs take participants on surf, kayak, or climbing adventure trips. Just like with their disease, participants generally have zero experience with these activities and are often deprived of experience with nature's efficacy to improve mental and physical health. 

Wish us luck. We'll keep you updated. 

-Corbin