It's no secret that the cost of providing a quality education has increased. It's also no secret that federal and state aid to school districts like Plymouth has been reduced. Deciding that the current level of funding was just not going to be enough, Plymouth Superintendent Gary Maestas, Ed.D. had an idea. He would raise money for Plymouth students by riding a bicycle from Washington, DC to Plymouth, MA, giving birth to the DreamRide. Through DreamRide, Dr. Maestas' goal is to raise $100,000 in donations for the Plymouth Education Foundation, the premier, non-profit organization established to support and enhance the education of the students and citizens of the Town of Plymouth.

Beginning June 6th, Dr. Maestas, accompanied by a DreamRide Team comprised of students, teachers, and a nurse, will bike approximately 600 miles from DC to Plymouth over an eight-day period. While the primary goal will be to raise funds via sponsorships, the Dream Ride has many layers and opportunities for growth and learning. Dr. Maestas will record daily video reports/blogs from the road. In addition, his progress will be recorded via GPS online, as will his heart rate and other vitals. This information will play a pivotal role in making the DreamRide a community effort.