WAVE - ride September 18th

[Biciclista]

I am one of the Seattle Ambassadors for this ride, I am inviting you all to participate in the fun. All the cyclists are women, and there are gobs of cute guys volunteering to support it.

http://cyclethewave.org/

Cycle the WAVE (Women Against Violence Everywhere) is a non-competitive, women’s cycling experience created as a venue for women of all ages and fitness levels to experience camaraderie and increase awareness of domestic violence while raising funds for domestic violence programs.

This event was created by women passionate about cycling, friendship, fitness, and the desire to “brake the cycle” of domestic violence and make a difference in their community.

September 18th, 2011, a Sunday!

[jelee1311]

I'm in,my friend called me a few weeks ago and told me we need to do this ride cuz its a blast and best of all the have cute jerseys!

[Susan126]

Hey Ambassador Mimi my daughter and I are already registered for this year's Cycle the WAVE. I have done every single cycle the WAVE since the very first one. I'm collecting all the medals. I have three and I look forward to receiving my fourth when I cross the finish line this year. This year will be extra special for me because my daughter is going to ride it with me. What a great ride and cause. I highly recommend this event! Over the years I have seen quite a few TE ladies at the event. One year we all wore Mimi's TE jersey. I look forward to seeing you all again at this year's ride and I look forward to seeing some new faces too.

[Biciclista]

yay Susan!!!

[bmccasland]

My knee allowed a full circle (pedal all the way around) on a recumbent bike machine yesterday in PT.... I'd say my spin rate was something like 2/min - a far cry from my former rate of 75/min.

so ya think I could do the 10 mile or 25 mile by September??

[Biciclista]

DEFINITELY! The ten miler for sure would be good for someone recuperating!

[AppleTree]

I just signed up! I've been wanting to do this ride for three years, and have always had another commitment that falls during the same time period. I'm super excited! I love that it is just a ladies ride too...now, if only our long awaited summer weather will hold out through September.

[Stellar1]

I have just signed up. See you on Sept 18 with new Orbea ready to go.
Stellar 1

[Biciclista]

fantastic, this will be the best year ever!

[kfergos]

I will be there doing the 62-mile route. Look for helmet streamers.

[bmccasland]

Thanks for the reminder. Still haven't had my bike outside. And um, haven't been riding it on the trainer either.

[Susan126]

This afternoon my daughter and I and maybe her boyfriend and my hubby/daughter's dad, will be driving to the REI in Issaquah to pick up our WAVE packets. Anyone else going to pick up their packets today too? Only one week to go. Joe will be in Paris on business and I decided to stay home and ride in the WAVE. I haven't missed one yet.

Mimi, any news on whether or not Donald will be cheering next Sunday with the cheerleaders?

[NbyNW]

Have a great ride this Sunday, everyone! I'll be thinking of you.

[LilBolt]

It wouldn't be the WAVE if we didn't get bit wet. I helped put the goody bags together last weekend and we had amazing weather. What difference a week makes.

Looking forward to yet another great ride. Today on our ride one of the guys said that yesterday he saw WAVE volunteers sweeping Issaquah-Hobart...literally...with brooms!!! Those are the details that make this ride so special.

[AppleTree]

So unfair that the weather is going to be nice tomorrow....on Monday. Am I the only one to wimp out at the gruesome forecast? Rain and wind are not good combinations for me. And I so wanted to do this ride.

I am hoping the Kitsap Color Classis next weekend is better, that is the last organized ride of the season.

It's hard to complain too awful much, as my DH said, we have been fortunate on all the major rides this year. Which is saying something considering the spring/early summer we had up here.

Hope those who went had a great ride. Look forward to hearing ride reports!