2/13 Training Day 1 - 15 Miles

Well I’m doing it again, riding 100 miles in 1 day for 1 cause, to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I have made a commitment to raise $5000 to help in the research to finding a cure for cancer. I will cycle 100 miles in Tahoe come June 5, 2005. This will be my second century ride and I’m very excited. Many friends have asked me how my training is going and fundraising, so I will use this site to keep you updated on how I’m doing.

Training began today – 15 miles.

Today’s training began with some clinics – as most training usually will begin. Then we went off riding. First I should tell you I got new cycling shoes (this will be important later). We started off by riding out of the parking lot and heading toward El Dorado Park to do some pace lining. Once we got to the park we split up into experienced (previously done a century) to beginners. Alondra and I went to the experienced group we looked great a real team pulling together and IN LINE. Then we came to a stop – and uhm I fell. Remember I got those new shoes; well I didn’t put enough lube on the clip so they were tough to clip off. I couldn’t clip off in time to put my foot down and stop so down I went. Luckily the fall was only amongst the small group of people I was riding with. Now I have a road rash on my knee – burns a bit. Thankfully I had “First Defense” Antiseptic wound spray with me and I put over my abrasion and continued to ride.

Now we pick up the pace. It was fun riding again I hadn’t really been riding since the first century so this was a challenge for me again. For one trying to remember when to switch gears and trying to keep up with the Taller more experienced group proved to be a real motivator to push harder. I managed to maintain and was able to finish with the team. So in the end it was a good short ride my bike is okay and my knee is healing.

Next training ride will be 25 miles. Till then.

Please remember that every little bit of help is appreciated. If you can not donate then please pass on the information to family, friends and colleagues. The quicker I can reach my goal of $5000 the more I can concentrate on not falling and riding more.

I ride because I care

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