The MS bike ride - September 29
In a couple weeks, I'll be riding my bike 75 miles/120 km across the state of New Jersey to raise money for multiple sclerosis. I was encouraged by my friend Ben to do this ride a few years ago and I'm really happy to be doing it again this year. I'm also a tad nervous - I have never ridden my bike that many miles in one day before (the last time I did the ride I did the 45-mile option), but I'm really looking forward to the challenge.
Every cyclist must raise at least $250 to do the ride. My goal was $500, and I'm really pleased to say that I've almost doubled that amount in donations, mostly though the generosity of co-workers, family, and their co-workers. So I absolutely do not need you to donate to me - but I DO need you to donate! All of the money goes to the same place and helps fight MS, so just pick a person and donate anything you can spare (even $5 helps).
I am riding with Team Schmeam this year, which is headed by Kevin/nocoins. Kevin is one of the most avid cyclists I know and is going to do this entire ride on a fixed-gear bike, probably with a giant chain around his waist and a messenger bag filled with stuff on his back. He's insane, is what I'm trying to say, but I appreciate the fact that I've never seen him in a pair of bike shorts. Donate to Kevin here.
Speaking of bike shorts, Ben/schtune is also another crazy person. When I rode with him a couple years ago, he was really, really sick. Only slept a few hours, could barely breathe - really sick. But he got up and out and rode 75 freaking miles during a hurricane. I still can't believe he did that. So if you appreciate THAT type of insanity, donate to Ben here.
The night before the ride, I'll be staying with Karen/wander999 and going to the start line with her very very very early in the morning. I think this is Karen's second year doing the ride, and she's a really good friend and former roommate. One time I saved her old boardwalk cruiser bike from getting stolen at 3am in Philadelphia. She's hot and rides a really cool bike and you can donate to her here.
I have two goals for the bike ride - to finish the full 75 miles and to not get off and walk at any point. Which is very tempting at the end, because in the last 5-6 miles or so we have to ride over two large bridges with steep hills. At the END of the ride, when we're all tired. Even if every single muscle in my body wants to get off and walk my bike up those hills, I'm swearing right now that I won't do it.
Wish me luck!
Every cyclist must raise at least $250 to do the ride. My goal was $500, and I'm really pleased to say that I've almost doubled that amount in donations, mostly though the generosity of co-workers, family, and their co-workers. So I absolutely do not need you to donate to me - but I DO need you to donate! All of the money goes to the same place and helps fight MS, so just pick a person and donate anything you can spare (even $5 helps).
I am riding with Team Schmeam this year, which is headed by Kevin/nocoins. Kevin is one of the most avid cyclists I know and is going to do this entire ride on a fixed-gear bike, probably with a giant chain around his waist and a messenger bag filled with stuff on his back. He's insane, is what I'm trying to say, but I appreciate the fact that I've never seen him in a pair of bike shorts. Donate to Kevin here.
Speaking of bike shorts, Ben/schtune is also another crazy person. When I rode with him a couple years ago, he was really, really sick. Only slept a few hours, could barely breathe - really sick. But he got up and out and rode 75 freaking miles during a hurricane. I still can't believe he did that. So if you appreciate THAT type of insanity, donate to Ben here.
The night before the ride, I'll be staying with Karen/wander999 and going to the start line with her very very very early in the morning. I think this is Karen's second year doing the ride, and she's a really good friend and former roommate. One time I saved her old boardwalk cruiser bike from getting stolen at 3am in Philadelphia. She's hot and rides a really cool bike and you can donate to her here.
I have two goals for the bike ride - to finish the full 75 miles and to not get off and walk at any point. Which is very tempting at the end, because in the last 5-6 miles or so we have to ride over two large bridges with steep hills. At the END of the ride, when we're all tired. Even if every single muscle in my body wants to get off and walk my bike up those hills, I'm swearing right now that I won't do it.
Wish me luck!