Hi Ambitious! I would love to do 2009, but unfortunately I can't afford it right now and I am planning on moving later in the year so my training will be severely affected. I say "GO YOU!!!" Please keep me posted on what's going on with you and your training. Next year you'll be coaching me on your experiences and maybe if you decide to do it again we can encourage each other. Know that I'm encouraging you all the way for your training for the ride. I'm so excited about doing the ride that I almost can't wait for 2010, but I have to. I'm glad that you're doing it. Keep me posted and good luck. As far as the bike choosing goes, my heavens I've gotten loads of info and am still confused but I'm just trying to ride different stuff and see what feels good. The people on this forum have been awesome and I've only been on here for a little less than a week. Congrats again and good luck!!!
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08-26-2008, 07:05 PM #1
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08-26-2008, 07:08 PM #2
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Hey Ambitious! Welcome to TE!!
Let me know if you ever need anything - routes, shop advice, etc, etc - I'm in Durham also. Are you at Duke? Which department?
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08-26-2008, 07:50 PM #3
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Welcome to TE AG! You're going to love it here!
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08-26-2008, 07:50 PM #4
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Girl, you have no idea what you've gotten yourself into
I can honestly say TE has changed my life.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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08-27-2008, 08:40 PM #5
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Grayson, there are certainly expenses to ALC or any charity road ride; shopping for that perfect little red dress, flights to and from the event, equipment .... but technically speaking you don't pay to ride.
Originally Posted by GraysonKelly
As long as you meet your fund raising goals all expenses are covered such as food, tents, even entertainment.
Also what she says:
Day 1 is tough, Day 2 a century ride, but the odd thing is if you make it through those two you may find yourself feeling stronger and stronger each day. Originally Posted by teigyr
Last edited by Trek420; 08-27-2008 at 08:43 PM.
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08-29-2008, 10:13 AM #6
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Awesome goal!! I too have to lose weight, and cycling works out perfect for me in addition to my walking. I too have set a huge goal of the MS150 for next May - a two day, 150 mi. ride. And now that I have discovered TE, I am a bonafide bike junkie!! I have been on here a couple of weeks and love all the great advice and info. Best of luck to you in your training and education endeavors!
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