I signed up for the Austin Livestrong!

[pooks]

Colleen, my coach via the Foundation was so nice on the phone.

My goal is to ride the 40.

Yikes!

Anyway, I know we're all doing our own charity rides so this isn't a plea for money, but here's my webpage. I'm excited!

(I just hope it cools down some before October!!!)

http://www.kintera.org/06tx/pooks/

[luv'nAustin]

Hi Pooks! I have been soooooo wanting to do this myself! My biggest reason for not signing is that I have no one to go on long training rides with here in Austin. I imagine there is a group, somewhere, someplace, but I'm not very good at searching for them.

I wish you luck and will be rooting for you to do well.

[Kitsune06]

Good Luck, Pooks!

I'm doing the 40 in PDX the 30th on my rockhopper! Here's to the un-roadie schlep-off!

love and luck!
-K

[pooks]

Thanks, Kit! Maybe by October I'll be strong enough to join you in that 40 effort!

luv'nAustin -- they're having training rides in Austin for locals who are cycling the race! So you shouldn't have any problem hooking up with them. Also, if you request a mentor, you may find out about other rides that way. I was told that there's a mentor in Dallas who emails people about rides in this area to help people get ready!

[Aggie_Ama]

Good luck pooks! I would love to do this ride someday, but DH and I have our hearts in the MS150. I can't do two large fundraisers a year. Last year they sent out a plea for volunteers and I think I might do it this year. Good luck, you will be surprised how easy 40 can be if you put your mind to it!

Luv'nAustin- Check out austincycling.org. They have weekly rides through varying terrain if you need training. I have yet to attend one on my own, but I probably will this Sunday as my DH is traveling for work.

[Steph_in_TX]

Good for you, Pooks! You can totally do this. Be prepared for any kind of weather. Three years ago it was cold and wet. The problem was the front that came through wasn't supposed to come anywhere near that far south and no one was prepared for it. It was in the 80's the night before and in the 50's by morning. People were buying socks to use as arm warmers! Two years ago it was HOT. Last year was cool to start and warmed up nicely. You can almost guarantee a pretty stiff wind at some point in the ride.

If you'll be needing a hotel, I'd be happy to give you two that are reasonably priced and in a great location for getting to the ride.

[pooks]

Sure, please send me the info. I just checked the hotel I'd like to stay at and it's gotten a little pricey since our last trip there!