America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - WE DID IT!!!

[sbrguy]

remember folks you don't HAVE TO sponsor someone doing a 'RIDE RUN, MARATHON, ETC" to donate to a cause.

you can actually donate to a cause for the sake of donating to it directly and not have any of the money lost by adminstrative costs through a 3rd party.

just something to think of next time.

[Randimus Maximus]

Z - thanks for the donations.  We appreciate it.

[Randimus Maximus]

Also, for those interested, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is a 501(c)(3) charity.

In addition to your donations being tax deductible, the money is invested wisely.

Their website has all of the full disclosure information regarding how the money is spent, including financial statements.  In 2008, 74.3% of all money raised was spent on the mission (research, education and patient services).  You can read more here::>  http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=12358

[bryant8]

I'm happy to see others on the board doing Team in Training!  It's a great program and for me at least life changing.  I'm doing the Solvang Century with them in 2 weeks and am really excited.

I'll be sure to drop a donation to both of you

[Randimus Maximus]

I'm happy to see others on the board doing Team in Training!  It's a great program and for me at least life changing.  I'm doing the Solvang Century with them in 2 weeks and am really excited.

I'll be sure to drop a donation to both of you

Awesome!!  Good luck with your upcoming ride!

[Randimus Maximus]

Thank you for donations to "One-K-Duc" and The Plumber. 

[Randimus Maximus]

Thanks to Titty for the nice donation 

Training is going well.  We rode 54 miles last week with the group, and will be hitting a spin class tomorrow, due to the road conditions here in Denver (we had 12-20" of snow blanket the area this week).

As far as donations are concerned....we could both use a little help.  We both understand that times are tough and money is tight, but a small donation goes a long way.

Below are the pages you can visit to make a donation in either Stella's or my name.

Stella:           http://pages.teamintraining.org/rm/ambbr09/ppenna

Randimus:     http://pages.teamintraining.org/rm/ambbr09/rhunt

Thanks again for everyone's support!

[Randimus Maximus]

Wow!  It's been over a month since either of us have given you all an update.

Training has been interesting to say the least.  True to form, April was the snowiest month in the Denver area.  This forced us indoors to spin classes on three occasions.  Not your ordinary spin classes, mind you.  These were at a minimum 2 1/2 hours each. BRUTAL!

We have been able to ride 3 of the last 4 weekends.  All three featured very hilly rides consisting of 54 - 65 miles.  All also featured cold, rainy, sleety, windy and or/ foggy weather.

But alas, we ride.

Why?  Because we can.  We can make a difference by helping LLS get closer to their goal of having a cure by 2015.

We are 5 weeks away from the big ride in Tahoe.  I can't wait!

Stella has signed on to be a mentor for the fall season and will be riding a century in Moab with TNT.  I'm going to continue riding and will be doing another century some co-workers in August to benefit the American Diabetes Association.

We are co-hosting a fundraiser at My Brother's Bar in Denver on May 11th to help reach our fundraising minimums.  If you are, or know someone in the area who wants to stop by for a burger & a beer to help a good cause, let us know.

Below are the pages you can visit to make a donation in either Stella's or my name.

Stella:           http://pages.teamintraining.org/rm/ambbr09/ppenna

Randimus:     http://pages.teamintraining.org/rm/ambbr09/rhunt

As always, we appreciate the support from each and every one of you!!

[Randimus Maximus]

Big ride this past Saturday.

85 miles, including a climb up Lookout Mountain in Golden, CO (about a 1,500 ft climb in a little under 5 miles).

Three weeks until Tahoe!

Thanks to ZLTFUL for the donations to both Stella and I. 

We really appreciate everyone's support! 

[ZLTFUL]

You can repay me with Spinach and Artichoke Goat Cheese dip at West End next time I'm out. ;-)

[Randimus Maximus]

You can repay me with Spinach and Artichoke Goat Cheese dip at West End next time I'm out. ;-)

Only if you promise not to be such a sissy-la-la on the hike this year!

[Stella]

You can repay me with Spinach and Artichoke Goat Cheese dip at West End next time I'm out. ;-)

No spinach.  Just all gooey goodness they call "cheese!" from the goat and red peppers.  All mixed up, baked to heavenly bliss,
then WHAM!  OFF the menu.  But not for long after I was found begging on my knees to bring it back.  But yeah, the next batch
is on me (er, on my tab) with our thanks to you! 

[IZ]

Big ride this past Saturday.
85 miles, including a climb up Lookout Mountain in Golden, CO (about a 1,500 ft climb in a little under 5 miles).
Three weeks until Tahoe!

D*mn..Randall the Rock!! 

Are you working out with the weights too? 

Finally losing all that babyfat of yours?!

3 weeks is coming up quick!
     

[Randimus Maximus]

Well, the big ride is nearly upon us.

Polly and I leave bright and early Friday morning to head to beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 100-mile Team In Training ride around the lake for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

I have to tell you that it has been quite an experience so far.

We started training way back in February with a few laps around Washington Park here in Denver on a 25 degree day. Since then, we've gradually increased our riding distance and difficulty to an 85-mile ride and a lot of hill climbs. The weather was rarely nice, we've seen rain, wind, rain, cold, rain, snow, rain, more cold and so on. We even spent a few Saturdays in the torture chamber known as a spin class.

But through it all, our strength and stamina has increased, our friendships have grown closer, we have laughed and cried and worked our butts off, but we are ready to ride!

Along the way, my group of cycling teammates have raised nearly $60,000 to fight various blood cancers. Most of that money will go directly to research, treatment and patient services through LLS, who have been very instrumental in not only helping to find treatments and ultimately a cure for cancer, but also improving the lives of those fighting cancer.

We're both still a little short on donations, so if you can, please visit either of our fundraising home pages and make a modest donation.  No worries if you can't.

Stella:           http://pages.teamintraining.org/rm/ambbr09/ppenna

Randimus:     http://pages.teamintraining.org/rm/ambbr09/rhunt

Thanks very much for all of your support through this endeavor. 

[NAKID]

Good luck man! (and Stella) That's a long ride for a good cause...