Anyone for a TE Team for the Livestrong ride?

[andtckrtoo]

I know some of you tougher chics will be riding the Death Ride (I'm saving that for 2010 - I'll need to prove to myself I can still do it - I'll be 45 and my baby will have graduated from high school!!!!). But anyone who is riding the LiveStrong ride - are you interested in forming a TE Team?

[Karma007]

I would love to! I've already registered as an individual, but maybe I can change it?

Lori
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[jobob]

Hey Chris - I might have a conflict as well around that time. The Gold Rush Randonnee (http://www.davisbikeclub.org/GoldRush/) is being held around the same time and LeeBob and I might head up to the wilds of (far) No Cal to help at a checkpoint. We'll see.

[andtckrtoo]

Darn JoBob! These planners need to do a better job at seperating events! But that one sounds like fun!

[Pedal Wench]

Once again, please consider joining Team Fatty Fighting for Susan -- the team that the Fat Cyclist is trying to do. (www.fatcyclist.com) It means a lot to him, and lord knows, he needs all the uplift he can get.

[andtckrtoo]

Pedal Wench - I'm torn about that one, as I ride the LiveStrong event every year for my mom who passed away from cancer. I would not feel right joining a team who is riding for a specific person. I'd rather have a more open team where I can ride specifically for my mom - as this ride has become an annual tribute to her for me. I know that sounds weird.

[Pedal Wench]

Pedal Wench - I'm torn about that one, as I ride the LiveStrong event every year for my mom who passed away from cancer. I would not feel right joining a team who is riding for a specific person. I'd rather have a more open team where I can ride specifically for my mom - as this ride has become an annual tribute to her for me. I know that sounds weird.

Doesn't sound weird at all. Sounds like a perfect reason. I just want to help out if I can, since it's looking difficult for me to make one of the rides.

[jobob]

I suppose I should join in since both of my parents died of cancer. Maybe the Seattle ride.

Or I'll just do my usual approach and contribute to others' efforts. :cool:

[Karma007]

Hey, whatever gets ya out there! Cancer bad, cycling good.

[maillotpois]

As mentioned, I'll be doing the Death Ride that day - coaching for TNT, raising funds for Leukemia research and patient services - so I'll be there in spirit. :)

[Karma007]

I have to back out of this, but have fundraising gear (wristbands, sunscreen, etc.) if someone can use it.

[reddDesign]

i wanna gooo but i'm too far away haha

[ASammy1]

i wanna gooo but i'm too far away haha

You could do the Philly ride!

[reddDesign]

...too far away!

I've driven to Philly once but no way in heck can I afford to now.

[andtckrtoo]

Lori - are you backing out as something else came up? Or is it the mileage? I know the LiveStrong folks will allow you to change which route you ride. The 50 miler is actually a nice route and does not have that horrid climb up Metcalfe. Although, it does have a lot of people who are not seasoned bike handlers.

[Karma007]

Christine, I've only ridden once since the accident, and I just think it's going to be a slower recovery than I first thought; I STILL have some bruises and while I've managed to stay pretty fit running (and taking swim lessons!) I haven't done much riding yet; I'm working on it, but I have to regain some confidence as well; I just don't see being ready in time. Perhaps a fall century?

[andtckrtoo]

Speedy recovery Lori!

[Karma007]

Thanks! I'll get there, just not by July. Maybe the fall. I really just need to get out and just ride; I think I would feel better. This weekend kind of got away from me, but I'm actually scheduled to take a chimbing class next weekend; I figure there won't be traffic, and perhaps it will be motivating.