Big Team - Little Team

There are over 100 people signed up on our team to participate in America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride on Sunday June 7. This picture is of the attendees for this past Saturday's 25mi ride. We are a big group & this is just about half of us.

To make the rides more manageable the coaches break the team into eight ride groups based on our skills & speed. I am assigned to group 8 as ride support. Last season I was in the 2nd to last group - always pushing myself to improve. Hoping to build my speed, stamina and riding skills. This season I will learn a new discipline - tp ride slowly & confidently.

It was great to see my ride group gain confidence over just one ride. I look forward to watching them improve each week. I already feel a sense of pride knowing that they will make it to the finish line.

I'm Back & Ready To Ride

Sorry for the break in blogging. I spent the last week in New Orleans helping with the continued rebuilding efforts post-Katrina. It's amazing how much work is still needed down there. If you get a chance to go help out please do not hesitate. They need skilled carpenters, plumbers, roofers, etc. Luckily the home we worked on was in need of painting - a skill I have.

I missed the bike & it feels like forever since I got to ride. I look forward to the team ride on Saturday. We have been split up into our pace groups for the season. I will be ride support for Coach Carol with team 1... or 8... depending upon where you start counting. I think we are 8. It will be fun!

Thanks for visiting.

First Ride of the Season

This motley crew is but half of my mentor group. It's my job to get these awesome people through the season of training and hopefully exceed their fundraising goals. They are enthusiastic and I look forward to riding with them.

My TNT experience has also inspired by brother, Hugh. He lives in Colorado but we'll be doing this event together in June. Read more about his plans: Hugh's TNT Training Blog Donation to his $5,000 GOAL