I just got my first donation!

[TexanCzexican]

Sorry, but I've never actively participated in a charity ride and I just decided to do the Tour De Pink (Texas breast cancer awareness ride). I set up my whole online account thingie and sent an email out at work just letting people know what I'm doing. Was nervous about it cause I always think people won't believe I'm really a cyclist (on the chubby side)

I just had a lady from the building swing by with a check

YEAH!!!!

[maryellen]

super! it's sometimes very surprising who will donate!

[Zen]

Was nervous about it cause I always think people won't believe I'm really a cyclist (on the chubby side)

It's what's known at the fitness paradox. there was a New York Times article about that not too long ago. Cycling is a very forgiving sport, it forgives bad knees, age, and weight. Some of the best cyclists I know are slightly overweight. If you think you're an, athlete you are.
You're not going for a bike ride, you're training!

If I ever come into a large amount of money one of the first things I'd do would be to donate to everyone on this board.

[TexanCzexican]

If I ever come into a large amount of money one of the first things I'd do would be to donate to everyone on this board.

Awe, thanks!

With some of my friends, we're making deals--like another lady just gave me $$ on the condition that I do a Charity 5k Run/Walk the following month. That seems to work well for me as long as I can space out charitable giving AND not be expected to give a gagillion.

[SouthernBelle]

Hey Paige,

When is yours? Mine is Sept. 8. Maybe we'll be riding for the same cause at the same time.

[TexanCzexican]

Mine is the 9th in Prairie View, TX