4 results for tag: John’s Cycle Trip


The Daily Review: Scotland Man Makes Towanda Stop on his Cross Country trip for Haiti

"The end is in sight for John Kilbride, a doctor from Scotland who has been pedaling across the country over the past month to raise money and awareness for non-profit that helps those living in less than sanitary conditions in Haiti. ... The organization that Kilbride’s ride is benefiting, SOIL, has been helping improve sanitation in Haiti since 2006 using a process that converts human waste into compost with low-cost technologies that are easy to replicate and require little water." - Matt Hicks. August 24, 2016. Read the full story on the Daily News. Support John's campaign for SOIL: Read more about John's bicycle trip for SOIL:

Cross Country Cycle for SOIL- The Grand Finale!

On August 24 - just hours behind schedule - the now legendary Dr. John Kilbride rode the last leg of his journey accross the island of Manhattan and into Battery Park. Raising support for SOIL along the way, our favorite British physician pedaled his bike more than 4000 km, from the end of the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to Battery Park New York City in just over one month's time! John battled wildfires (on day one in the Los Angeles hills), blazing desert heat (117 F in Barstow!), a road that was not a road (curses on Route 66!), pokey brambles popping his tires (who knew, Kansas?), indigestion (from too many corn dogs and MacDonald's meals in ...

Cycling Champion Nears New York!

After more than 4000 km, countless flat tires, cracked spokes, brews with new friends, and smiles along the way, our dear friend John is fast approaching New York City! First and foremost, we have to express our awe and wish John congratulations - this is quite a feat! Next, we are hoping to "grease the wheel" and make sure the final days of John's trip are as smooth and free of broken wheels as possible - to that end, please let us know (by emailing [email protected]) if you are able to help us: Welcome John as he zooms across his personal finish line and into Battery Park tomorrow night! He will be arriving sometime between 11pm and 3am tomorr...

Cycling for SOIL!

Dr. John Kilbride, a dear SOIL friend (and the esteemed brother-in-law of SOIL co-founder Sasha Kramer), embarks July 23 upon a 2-wheeled odyssey of federal proportions; pedaling from Santa Monica pier in LA, to Battery Park in NYC. He will be spreading the word about SOIL and our ten year anniversary to all he meets! Our grand adventuring friend is inviting all of you to join him on his journey - whether you want to pedal along for a few miles, provide water/toilet breaks along the road, or a vehicle escort through tricky urban areas (we're looking at you, New Jersey/NYC friends!). If you're interested in joining or helping John during his trip, ...