Dear Trek Teammate,

First, I would like to congratulate you on a successful Trek Across Maine. As you experienced

firsthand, the Trek is a huge commitment. Between training rides, fundraising, writing thank

you notes, and emotionally preparing for the Trek it is hard to find time to even think, but you

have managed to do more than that. You took on each challenge with the end goal in mind and

after 5,650.2 cumulative training miles and $18,736.53 raised for the ALA of ME you crossed the

finish line in Belfast! For that, CONGRATULATIONS!

Second, I would like to thank all of you! Each year you make the Trek an experience to

remember. One of my favorite things during the Trek is when we are all just hanging out as a

team. Whether it be while waiting for our team picture at Colby, cheering on our team as they

roll in at Farmington, swimming in the river, at rest stops, or just hanging out by the tent or at

the pool. Of course I enjoy riding (and have been really lucky to have Devyn as my partner), but

the time spent just hanging out is definitely something I look forward to every year! For that,

THANK YOU!

Third, I would like to share some of my memories from the Trek this year. At the top of my

list—finishing another Trek with my dad. Another memory, although I was not there, hearing

about Matt’s leg shaving experience and the aftermath of using single blade razors purchased

at the Cumberland Farms!!! Getting to meet and spend time with Denise, Denise, and Leanne.

Hanging with Al. “Mentoring” Lucas for the third year in a row and registering with him for a

fourth year. Riding with many of the CBC youth Trek veterans Riley, Amber, Devyn, Sophia,

Matt, Lucas, and Caleb and also riding with the Trek rookies Megan and Tommy. I hope that

you all had as much fun as I did and you continue to participate in the Trek for years to come.

Fourth, I hope that when you look back at these pictures you share your experiences with your

friends and family members, as you should be very proud of what you accomplished. It takes a

lot of hard work and determination to get to the finish line in Belfast and you all did it!

Lastly, remember to thank the people that helped to get you to the Trek. Your family, friends,

teachers, mentors, neighbors, and teammates all had a hand in helping you meet your goal! Be

sure to let them know how much fun you had and thank them for their efforts.

Look forward to riding with you next year!

Andrew

Training Ride #1

Biddeford Pool, Timber Point

25 miles

Training Ride #2

HB Provisions

25 miles

Training Ride #3

Skelton Dam

24 miles

Training Ride #4

Scarborough Marsh to

North Saco

31 miles

Training Ride #5

Merriland Farms to HB Provisions

37 miles

After the first five rides of the season, the team

seems to be in pretty good spirits. Everyone is working

together and supporting each other along the way.

Fundraising has been a challenge this year (more so

than in years past), but as I am writing this on

5/17/12 folks are out raising funds for the Trek!

I/we are all excited about riding with Tommy this

year. He has a great sense of humor and is a very

strong rider!

Training Ride #6

Buxton Country Store

33 miles

Another ride in the books, another impressive ride

from Devyn and Sophia. This year will mark their 3rd

Trek Across Maine and it will certainly be their

strongest. Watching them grow over the last few

years has been a blast! I’m excited to ride again this

year with Devyn and hope that he will continue to ride

for years to come!!!

Training Ride #7

Alfred Shelter

39 miles

Training Ride #8

Bug Light

41 miles

Training Ride #9

Mystery Ride to Andy’s

39.5 miles