Cyclist
to ride Route 66 inspiring others
Danielle Girdano of Nevada plans to
encourage people to live a healthier lifestyle hitting the highway next month
seeking to set a second world record since she gave up a sedentary lifestyle as
an unhealthy woman weighing 400 pounds.
Girdano, 37, will attempt to ride
old Route 66 from Chicago, IL, to Santa Monica Pier in Las Angeles, CA, in
fewer than 44 days. The ride is a distance of about 2,400 miles.
She would like to draw attention to
childhood obesity by doing this. She wants to raise awareness to help others on
a path to a healthy life.
Through diet and movement, she
dropped 100 pounds before ever stepping into a gym, and when she did she was
introduced to a spin class. From that point, her focus turned to cycling as a
main form of exercise.
She will be wearing a monitor that
measures calories burned and can adjust her daily diet accordingly. In
addition, the 37-year-old plans to take a variety of clothing to accommodate
changes in weather, such as the Midwest cold and rain along the route.
The ride route has been submitted to
World Cycling Federation for approval and will be marked on global positioning
satellite equipment to ensure that the route was followed.
Girdano is looking to depart Chicago
on Sunday, Sept. 20, depending on weather. Riding for a new world record, while
being another personal accomplishment, is a means to draw attention to
encouraging people to adopt healthier lifestyles before they have irreparable
damaged themselves.
The Route 66 ride will be tracked
daily on www.highwaysforhealth.com,
a web site that promotes healthy lifestyles. Proceeds from the ride will go to
help fund Highways for Health initiatives that include fitness programs,
community gardens, educational materials and children’s bicycle giveaways.
“One of my hopes is that we inspire someone,”
Girdano declared.
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