Info please?

[TheMomBike2000]

Hi!

I'm new to cycling and I'd REALLY like to participate in some sort of fundraising ride for breast cancer. I have a younger sister who is doing great now--but was diagnosed six years ago with very aggressive breast cancer. I really like the Team in Training concept and I'm considering that, also, as my stepmother is battlng multiple myeloma. Any tips? I live in the central FL area. How can I find info on events in my area?

Thanks!

Nancy in Central FL

[razzmatazz]

I don't have an answer for you Nancy, but I have been trying to find out where to go for info of rides in my area....Ohio. Thanks! Jazz

[spokewench]

Years ago, I helped coach some Team in Training Rides in California when Cindy Olivari was just starting up the program. I have not been involved with this program since leaving California, But, you can go to www.teamintraining.org and they have a contact area where you can find out about training in your area.

Luck to you.

[Pedal Wench]

Nancy,

If you want to come up to Atlanta, my bike club is providing bicycle support for the Komen 3-Day Walk. We're still looking for folks to register - just sign up as 'Crew', and once registered, say that you want to be on the road support team.

You have to commit to all FOUR days - the three days of the walk and the Thursday before for training and coordination. It's in October.

[bike4ever]

Pedal Wench - If you sign up as crew, do you get to ride all day? That sounds like fun. When is it? Do you have more information?

[Trek420]

nancy,

Let me look into this more, there's gotta be a ride near you. Of course you could always come out west for Bike Against the Odds in September. :D

also:

http://www.aspenrideforcure100.com

http://www.bike4duke.org

http://www.rideforcancer.com

[TheMomBike2000]

Nancy,

If you want to come up to Atlanta, my bike club is providing bicycle support for the Komen 3-Day Walk. We're still looking for folks to register - just sign up as 'Crew', and once registered, say that you want to be on the road support team.

You have to commit to all FOUR days - the three days of the walk and the Thursday before for training and coordination. It's in October.

Tempting, tempting! I won't be able to make it this October but I will keep it in mind for next year. I know that my sister and others in her situation have been helped so much by the work the Komen Foundation does.

Thanks to everyone for your recommendations--it only seems right to use what God's given me (the joy and fun of biking and the ability to do it) to help others!

Nancy:D

[Pedal Wench]

Pedal Wench - If you sign up as crew, do you get to ride all day? That sounds like fun. When is it? Do you have more information?

The 3-Day is in Atlanta, October 20-22, but we'll need to be there on Thursday, October 19th as well. We'll be riding as support all day - as long as there are walkers out on the course. At night, we'll be staying at the same location as the walkers, but I think crew has a seperate area for tents. It costs $90, but this covers our tents, meals for all three days, and all the same amenities as the walkers - support, SAG, etc.

Go to www.3-day.com for more info, and I think there's a section for 'Crew'.

[bike4ever]

Pedal Wench - thanks for your information; however, your link takes us to 3day blinds?? Is that right?

[Pedal Wench]

Pedal Wench - thanks for your information; however, your link takes us to 3day blinds?? Is that right?

What? Blinds need charity ride too? Maybe a ride for the blind? Just kidding - what a difference a hyphen makes!

Try this: www.3-day.com I'll edit the earlier post