Riding to LA in 2006...

[bikerz]

Great! Have you done it before?

Hey - I wonder when we get our numbers? I was thinking of starting the fundraising now, so my sponsors can contribute in both the 2005 and 2006 tax years!

[ACG]

Never, but I NEED to do this. It is sort of a mental thing for me. And to me the best part of it is that I can raise money for a good cause while I'm 'being mental'. Call it multi-tasking! I have a sign posted in my office! So now I've committed to this rain or shine!

[Trek420]

bikerz and ACG, you're in for a great trip and thanks for riding for this cause. In a way I envy you, this year was my second time rideing and third time participating (crewed in '97 which I think is harder than rideing) but I really think I'm going to take a break this year. I'm thinking about being a training ride leader though.

We've got lots of experienced ALC riders so feel free to pick our brains. Bikerz you're ahead o' the pack in training, you're off to a great start. From what I've seen just keep doing whatever it is you're doing, focus on building base miles and whatever Bikegoddess sez.

"I wonder when we get our numbers? I was thinking of starting the fundraising now, so my sponsors can contribute in both the 2005 and 2006 tax years!"

Usually around late Sept early October.

You could ask sponsors to contribute checks now, just let them know they would not be submitted till you get a number.