Something really good happened this week. A great NOAA climate scientist is retiring, because too demoralizing to work there now. I decided to fundraise to get him a gravel bike by emailing 80 colleagues (including some of you). 60 people donated 2x my goal, so I was able to get him this beauty. 😍
I was honestly afraid he would be upset because his daughter told me he doesn’t like surprises. I called him to say what’s coming and I was floored by his reaction. I’ve never seen him so happy in three decades of knowing him. Let’s see if we get a picture next week. His wife messaged me too. 😄

@davidho.bsky.social

If there's some money left then get them a custom fitting.
A well adjusted bike makes such a difference.

@davidho.bsky.social Faith in humanity temporarily restored. 🥲