Biking 575 miles to help cure AIDS
Although its cold and rainy outside, I’m preparing to do the AIDS ride from SF to LA in June. If anyone is interested in joining the 575 mile week long ride – I would love some company! Chad Fay and I are riding but more people would make it even more fun and it is supposed to be really entertaining. It is apparently competitive to become part of the SAG entertainment so you’re guaranteed some laughs…and a sore arse. You’ll get in good shape training too!
If you don’t want to join in the ride you can still participate in helping find a cure for HIV by sponsoring the ride. I need to raise $2,500 which is no drop in the bucket. Please give if you can – it’s tax free! Corporate donations are welcome too. A link to ride details and sponsorship are below.
Thanks in advance! Let me know i your up for any training rides!
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Here’s my advertisement 
I have never been very good at mediocrity or taking things easy. This bike trip is no different. About a year ago I decided I needed a new hobby. Like a small yappie dog — I need a lot of exercise or I get a bit stir crazy.I bought a road bike and I was hooked instantly. Early morning rides quickly replaced late night outings.I love to wake up early, cross the big red majestic golden gate bridge, feel the burn in my thighs and race down the hills with the other funny-looking-gear-laden-spandex-wearing bikers.I LOVE biking. I am really looking forward to the physical and mental challenge of riding 545 miles to LA in June. My Dad did a big charity ride (from Maine to Florida) around 10 years ago and my mum supported it on the SAG wagon. That was a big inspiration as well.I also used to volunteer a lot. In fact, my ‘job’ in university was volunteering, but somehow I have gotten caught up in work and my own life and lost sight of helping others less fortunate which is inexcusable and sad.I am looking at this ride as an opportunity to get me back into the discipline of helping others.
If you have some dollars or kind words to share, please contribute to the cause and help folks living with HIV and AIDS (including many of our friends and neighbors in the Bay Area).
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