2005 TE Board charity rides

Hey Maryellen - Yes, already registered...am co-capt of 2 riders (with my long-time riding partner) thus far of Team Puget Sound Riders,which is the name of our veteran group of riders, crew and supporters from the former AIDS Vaccine rides in Alaska, Montana and Canada>US - allowing for the possibility of ride buddies hopefully joining us next year and of course, increasing our cumulative fundraising.
I've coordinated several of my own self-supported fundraising rides for AIDS research in the interim years, but I've kept my eye on this ride and even thought I'd be able to do it this year, but have been battling some newfound thyroid issues. The native NYer in me is eagerly anticipating riding it next year though!
Glad you're having a good recovery - you deserve it!
Mary

Great Job Maryellen!!!!

A++ for all your fundraising and A+++ for your stick-to-it no matter what! That's just how I felt at times as well. Gosh, I feel lucky that we had such good weather on our ride. No rain, just fog and lots of wind. I can imagine how much fun it was to pack tents up after a rainy night! :(

How are you feeling now that you are finished? Drained is what I felt. Emotionally and physically. Missed the group, missed the ride, missed the companionship. On the bright side of things, you are a stronger person and a stronger rider for it! That's what counts in the end. :D

I definitely feel as if I'm not running on a full tank, psychologically or physically.

Yesterday I did a century--it was the first century I did (last year) and I didn't want to miss it this year, even though it was just 8 days after the aids ride. It was hard (especially the first 10 miles when my knees and quads were saying "what, she wants us to do this again?"). Hard to keep going without the support and companionship. I'm glad I experienced that psychological barrier--I can't imagine any ride I do will ever match the aids ride (except for next year!) so I better get used to it!

*And* it was wonderful to be back on the bike for an extended ride. Riding is an amazing experience for me. Every time I get on the bike.

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I can't imagine any ride I do will ever match the aids ride (except for next year!) so I better get used to it!

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Full on agree w/you there! There is nothing like the camaraderie on an AIDS ride, is there?
Did you prepare at all for "re-entry". I learned that lesson after my first AIDS ride in 1997 and I didn't have a clue that it would be a transformative experience for me. When I returned to work the day after, I remember biting my tongue when a staffmember started whining about something that seemed so insignificant compared to the experience that I just had and I wasn't prepared for it. From then on, for each ride aftermath, I have been better prepared for it though and just being aware that there is a need for some re-entry time and space makes a difference.
Happy trails,
Mary

maryellen "I definitely feel as if I'm not running on a full tank, psychologically or physically."

I've read this is common when athletes train so hard for a specific event or goal once you're done it (yeah!!!) lots of us feel let down. I think it's because for so long the focus has been this one thing and now it's over.

For me after the ride it felt all I did was train-eat-sleep-uhm work some for years... and it's just as important to feel what's there now and not just rush right out to find something to replace it.

Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment, you did it, you deserve that, you're a hero! But also it's normal to feel down and or miss the ride/event. :cool: :rolleyes:

I returned from the ride on Saturday afternoon and didn't have to go to work until Tuesday so that helped. Guess there is a point when you have to bite the bullet and deal w the fact that the ride is over. And doing a century yesterday helped me adjust!

Hey Trek -

For Bike Against the Odds (Oakland Oct 9) I have raised $1000 (met my fundraising goal - yay!)

There may be a few more donations trickling in over the next month or so...

bikerz "For Bike Against the Odds (Oakland Oct 9) I have raised $1000 (met my fundraising goal - yay!)"

yay! met it? you smashed it.

ahem, too bad we didn't get you on the Velo girls team. oh well, see you there anyway.

$1151 from AKroadie & loni a combined for the Lung Association
$3200 Betagirl for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
$701 Bike Momma for the ACS
$525.00 Audio-A and Cycling@42 for TDC amd
$9978 Amici Veloci Team, betagirl, nuthatch & technotart for MS
$2851 newfsmith for the pan mass challenge
$8,230 Hillslug & Upnorth for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
$5625 Preeder for Team in Training
$750 (at least) Kryn for ride for missing children
$19,163 fromTE ALC4 team
$7,689 from Maryellen for Empire State Aids Ride
$1,000 + Bikerz for Bike Against the Odds
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$60.563
Have I missed anyone?

Maryellen $7,689 for Empire State Aids Ride

Hi Trek -
My total for BAO is $1065, and holding - I don't epxect any more donations before the ride... But I beat my goal by $65! yay!

$1151 from AKroadie & loni a combined for the Lung Association
$3200 Betagirl for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
$701 Bike Momma for the ACS
$525.00 Audio-A and Cycling@42 for TDC amd
$9978 Amici Veloci Team, betagirl, nuthatch & technotart for MS
$1515 Geochick for the MS 150 Jack and Back
$2851 newfsmith for the pan mass challenge
$8,230 Hillslug & Upnorth for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
$5625 Preeder for Team in Training
$750 (at least) Kryn for ride for missing children
$19,163 fromTE ALC4 team
$7,689 from Maryellen for Empire State Aids Ride
$1,065 + Bikerz for Bike Against the Odds
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$62,140
Have I missed anyone?

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Have I missed anyone?

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I'm at $1515 for the MS 150 Jack and Back, but I have a couple promised donations that I haven't received yet. We've got 2 weeks 'til the ride, so I'll let you know probably the first week of October.

I'm at $5,500 for the PMC. Most of my checks are in but I do expect a few more.

my final, final total was $1215

I raised $825.00 for the Tour of Hope Fundraising Ride from Columbia, MD to DC. It was to have happened last Saturday but it was rained out...I'm VERY disappointed but happy to have raised the money for such a cause.

$1151 from AKroadie & loni a combined for the Lung Association
$3200 Betagirl for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
$701 Bike Momma for the ACS
$825.00 Cycling@42 for the Tour of Hope Fundraising Ride
$525.00 Audio-A and Cycling@42 for TDC amd
$9978 Amici Veloci Team, betagirl, nuthatch & technotart for MS
$1515 Geochick for the MS 150 Jack and Back
$5,500 Mainerider for the PMC
$2851 newfsmith for the pan mass challenge
$8,230 Hillslug & Upnorth for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
$5625 Preeder for Team in Training
$750 (at least) Kryn for ride for missing children
$19,163 fromTE ALC4 team
$7,689 from Maryellen for Empire State Aids Ride
$1,065 + Bikerz for Bike Against the Odds
$1,125.00 tomgirrrrl for BATO
$150 Trek420 for BATO
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$69900
when do we want to cut this off for the year? winding down?

http://home.pacbell.net/dita_rae/alc4.html
I'm 2nd from the right with the vest and sunglasses, Bikerz behind me and to the right. And Bikerz, see, you were not the only one in red!

You can add my $570 for The Last Gasp, Cape Cod, MA.

$1151 from AKroadie & loni a combined for the Lung Association
$3200 Betagirl for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
$701 Bike Momma for the ACS
$825.00 Cycling@42 for the Tour of Hope Fundraising Ride
$525.00 Audio-A and Cycling@42 for TDC amd
$9978 Amici Veloci Team, betagirl, nuthatch & technotart for MS
$1515 Geochick for the MS 150 Jack and Back
$5,500 Mainerider for the PMC
$2851 newfsmith for the pan mass challenge
$8,230 Hillslug & Upnorth for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
$5625 Preeder for Team in Training
$750 (at least) Kryn for ride for missing children
$19,163 fromTE ALC4 team
$7,689 from Maryellen for Empire State Aids Ride
$1,065 + Bikerz for Bike Against the Odds
$1,125.00 tomgirrrrl for BATO
$150 Trek420 for BATO
$570 Wavedancer for The Last Gasp, Cape Cod, MA.
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$70400
when do we want to cut this off for the year? winding down?

Ummm - small correction - BikerZ - $1215 for BATO...

my BATO total was $1275.....

girrrlz, I hate to do math before I've had coffee :o ok

:) :) :) Your math is perfect!!! My total included a couple checks I got at the end....

Ellen

tomgrrrl]:) :) :) " Your math is perfect!!! "

LOL, thanks. I'm probably within 100 grand of the true total + or - ;)

$1151 from AKroadie & loni a combined for the Lung Association
$3200 Betagirl for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
$701 Bike Momma for the ACS
$825.00 Cycling@42 for the Tour of Hope Fundraising Ride
$525.00 Audio-A and Cycling@42 for TDC amd
$9978 Amici Veloci Team, betagirl, nuthatch & technotart for MS
$1515 Geochick for the MS 150 Jack and Back
$5,500 Mainerider for the PMC
$2851 newfsmith for the pan mass challenge
$8,230 Hillslug & Upnorth for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
$5625 Preeder for Team in Training
$750 (at least) Kryn for ride for missing children
$19,163 fromTE ALC4 team
$7,689 from Maryellen for Empire State Aids Ride
$1,215 + Bikerz for Bike Against the Odds
$1,175.00 tomgirrrrl for BATO
$150 Trek420 for BATO
$570 Wavedancer for The Last Gasp, Cape Cod, MA.
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$70590 going once, going twice?

MS 150 Breakaway to the Beach
$1,334.00

$1151 from AKroadie & loni a combined for the Lung Association
$3200 Betagirl for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
$701 Bike Momma for the ACS
$825.00 Cycling@42 for the Tour of Hope Fundraising Ride
$525.00 Audio-A and Cycling@42 for TDC amd
$9978 Amici Veloci Team, betagirl, nuthatch & technotart for MS
$1515 Geochick for the MS 150 Jack and Back
$5,500 Mainerider for the PMC
$2851 newfsmith for the pan mass challenge
$8,230 Hillslug & Upnorth for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
$5625 Preeder for Team in Training
$750 (at least) Kryn for ride for missing children
$19,163 fromTE ALC4 team
$7,689 from Maryellen for Empire State Aids Ride
$1,215 + Bikerz for Bike Against the Odds
$1,175.00 tomgirrrrl for BATO
$150 Trek420 for BATO
$570 Wavedancer for The Last Gasp, Cape Cod, MA.
$1,334.00 profÃ*vélo for MS 150 Breakaway to the Beach
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$71924 going once, going twice?

Do we wanna do this list again?

I think it would be fun to see how much TE members raise on *all* fundraising rides in 2006. Did we beat 2005?

I've raised $7,796.11 so far for the Tour de Pink this Sunday, it's a Breast Cancer ride in Texas. I will continue raising money until Oct. 15, 2006. Trying to hit $10,000. I can do it!!

Toni, woo hoo! I know you'll acheive your goal. Have a great ride Sunday:)

$7,796.11 Toni so far for the Tour de Pink

$7,796.11 Toni so far for the Tour de Pink
$400.00 Aggie_Ama for BP MS150 (Houston to Austin)

I have raised $185 for the Tour de Pink. Doesn't come close to Toni's tally, but it counts!! :D

$7,981.11 ~ Midgetcycler & Toni so far for the Tour de Pink
$400.00 ~ Aggie_Ama for BP MS150
$2685 ~ tygab Pan Mass Challenge

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$7,981.11 Midgetcycler & Toni so far for the Tour de Pink
$400.00 Aggie_Ama for BP MS150

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OOO, cool idea? Can we make an 06 thread? Someone should start a thread and keep it sticky for every year. Maybe more will respond that way. Anyway you can put me down for $2685 for my first Pan Mass Challenge this year....

will do :D