Monday, January 12, 2009

Day 2 - Beautiful Ride


Well, Sunday was just as beautiful as Saturday and almost begged me to go riding. I decided that the ride would travel down the well-worn path we all call the "Boulevard". From the house, it is a 30 mile circuit from San Ramon up to Lafayette and back. The terrain is flat which is good for someone still trying to get their legs back and weight down.
The more I get on the bike the more I enjoy it. Now if I could just get that feeling about the gym I would all but be there. I guess sometimes you have to crawl before you can walk. In any case, it was great to be out there and thinking about my honorees from the upcoming events.
I suppose since I am just getting started on this blog thing that I should let the reader know who I have chosen and why.

For event #1 - Breakaway from Cancer, I am going to ride in honor of Rob Ramsey who passed a few years back from pancreatic cancer. It was Rob who took the time to talk to me when I was interested in working for Hill Physicians - PriMed Consulting and I remain grateful.
http://www.active.com/donate/breakawaysf2009/JGustaf91

Event #2 - American Diabetes Association "Tour de Cure". I have decided for this ride to select the generic everyone suffers from diabetes and has to stick themselves each day to get the insulin just right. I applaud their courage and turn the pedals in their honor.
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=5637&px=2792266

Event #3 - Best Buddies

I am riding this event in honor of Scott. Life is not always easy and fitting and is often a huge challenge. He rarely complains despite the difficulties and challenges he faces. He is always first to say we should help someone when it is often he who needs it most. I will climb mountain passes for you.
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=277768&lis=1&kntae277768=994E0D908BE44107B1CBECF217A9889F&supId=244232843
Event #4 - TNT "America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride"

I will mentor and ride in honor of my late Auntie Vern. She was a wonderful caring human being who always managed a smile even when cancer called. I hope when I pass I do so with even a touch of the class and bravery she displayed. As a five year memorial I will tackle the 129 mile, five mountain pass Death Ride to show I have not forgotten and will never forget.

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