SUSQUEHANNA DEPOT, Pa. — Go Joe 26 kicked off Monday morning in Susquehanna County.
Day 1 saw Joe ride from Susquehanna in Susquehanna County to Canton in Bradford County through all sorts of weather. That includes heavy rain and high temperatures.
"I love the heat. It is like Godzilla hitting the powerlines, doesn't bother me at all. A lot of folks don't realize when you are moving on a bike, there is a constant airflow, and you get evaporating cooling. So, heat doesn't really bother us real cyclists," Joe said.
Joe's first stop was at Page Lake to pay a visit to his dear friend Godzilla and its owner Paul Scott.
"The boat traffic that comes by, you often see this, they look like this, and they go, '"t is only this big?' We get a lot of that," Scott said. "I am just a regular old local dude, but people get excited to see me. Now I know the feeling. I am excited to see this, this is a big deal seeing this whole thing. I see it on TV every day."
Oh, and if you didn't know, this summer is all about the chickens, and Joe is fully embracing it on his ride.
"People are making chicken cakes, showing up in chicken outfits, chicken pierogies, chicken paintings, and I don't know how this has all happened. Summer of the Chicken has now merged with Go Joe, and I am honored it has merged because it makes it fun, understandable, and relatable, and it just adds to the community effort.
He will finish the day at Canton.
The intrepid bicycling meteorologist is raising money for St. Joseph's Center, a place that cares for people with disabilities and provides medical daycare and adoptions.
Your Photos:
Your photos from Day 1 of Go Joe 26
Updates from the road:
Newswatch 16's Chris Keating will be with Joe during his ride. Make sure to follow him on Facebook and Twitter @CKeatingWNEP.
Joe's daily route may change due to circumstances beyond our control.
How can I donate?
CLICK HERE to donate to Go Joe 26.
CLICK HERE to donate to St. Joseph's Center.
CLICK HERE to order a Go Joe 26 Shirt or Cap.
If you'd like to be a corporate sponsor, contact Bill Schultz at bill.schultz@wnep.com.
Rule the Roost!
And don't forget: It's the summer of the chicken!
The St. Joe's team will be selling raffle tickets for the chance to win one of Joe's autographed chickens at several stops along his Go Joe 26 route.
Chickens for Charity raffle tickets will be $1 each.
Your donations in action
While Joe is pedaling through the area, we wanted to shed some light on Saint Joseph's Center. Jon Meyer and Mindi Ramsey have more on where your donations go in the video below.
Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day:
Cool down for a great cause at your local NEPA Dunkin’ on July 26.
$1 from every iced coffee sold will be donated locally to Saint Joseph's Center to help support individuals and families with special needs.
St. Joseph’s Center Festival Telethon 2023
- Friday and Saturday
- July 28 and 29
- 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Marywood University
LIVE!!
CLICK HERE to donate to St. Joseph's Center Festival Telethon.
WNEP-TV is proud to present the St. Joseph’s Center Festival Telethon 2023! Hosted by Jon Meyer, Mindi Ramsey and Don Jacobs, the team brings you stories of success and care for some of the most precious children and young adults at St. Joe’s, Dunmore.
Go Joe and St. Joseph's Center would like to thank these corporate sponsors for their support. Your donation, along with these sponsors, are sure to make this a record year for the children and young adults of St. Joe's.
Granddaddy Sponsors:
Fast Track Sponsors:
AJ's Pub and Hometown Friends, Matt Burne Honda, Ceccacci Lift Truck Service (CLTS), Dukey's Cafe', Friends of Jim Parry, ID Logistics, Kriger Pipeline, Jerry's For All Seasons, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City, M&T Bank, Modern Gas, Montage Mountain Resorts, Mrs. T's Pierogies, Pipefitters and Plumbers Local 524, SCI - Coal Twp., Serenity Personal Care, Wayne County Redi-Mix.
Updates from the road
Newswatch 16's Chris Keating will be with Joe during his ride. Make sure to follow him on Facebook and Twitter @CKeatingWNEP.
