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I am riding 56 miles in this year's Tour de Cure to help Stop Diabetes.
I will join thousands of riders from across the country in this effort to raise money to further the mission of the American Diabetes Association: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all those affected by diabetes.
By making a donation on my behalf, you will be helping the American Diabetes Association change the future of diabetes by providing community-based education programs, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure. Last year, I rode just after my knee replacement and was able to raise over $1500!
I know my participation in this year's Tour de Cure can and will make a difference. Please help me reach my goal of $1500 by supporting me with a donation.
You can follow the link below to my personal webpage to make a secure, 100% tax-deductible, online donation.
Thank You!!
If you care to make a donation, visit here: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=752 … fId=439112
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I've hit my goal....but it's not about me. It's about those affected by diabetes and those who sent donations. Thanks to you!!
I think I will raise the goal a bit since I still have 48 days before Tour day. BTW, I am slowly building my miles (did 26 yesterday) so that I can be sure to finish the 56 miles on June 2!
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Congrats on hitting your goal, Ernie!!!
56 miles...you're a monster!
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AndrewDo124 wrote:
56 miles...you're a monster!
Not yet....long way to go still. I did 38 last year.....now have to put some work in to build up. I just hope the bionic knees hold up!
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Pacemaker wrote:
I've hit my goal....but it's not about me. It's about those affected by diabetes and those who sent donations. Thanks to you!!
I think I will raise the goal a bit since I still have 48 days before Tour day. BTW, I am slowly building my miles (did 26 yesterday) so that I can be sure to finish the 56 miles on June 2!
I guess the trick is to pedal out 28 miles so you'll have to finish to get home. You'll be ready for Hobie season when the hot weather gets here.
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Bob- I am ready for some Hobie adventures.....need to install my FF too!
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Mileage update: I am up to 31 miles on the bike. I will work up to about 45 by the last week of May and then rest the legs for the 56.4 miler on June 2.
Fundraising update: I have been fortunate to surpass my goal 3 different times so I raised it to $2000. So far, folks have donated $1556!
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So we are 17 days from ride day..... and I have been getting ready the best I can.
The fundraising has gone very well....the new target of $2000 has been surpassed. I may need to change it again.... Many thanks to everyone who has donated. What I have been surprised by is how many friends are affected by this disease in one form or another.
The riding has gone well but finding 2-3 hour chunks of time is difficult. Plus the threat of PM T-storms are always prevalent. Last Saturday, I did a 40 miler while riding solo. The weather looked ominous but I only got sprinkled on. Today I got a 28 miler in at lunch time (got rained on) but that is only 1/2 the distance that I need!
The big advantage of a group ride is the ability to draft. I will need to find some horses to get behind to eat up some miles. But you have to reciprocate and lead the pack once in a while. Frequent stops (every 15-20 miles) for refueling (PBJ sammies, Gatorade) will be critical.
Wave if you see me on the road.....
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And now, I get to rest until the ride on Sunday.
I was able to get a 50 miler in on Wednesday...that's 3 hours and 30 minutes on the saddle!! Everything went well and I hydrated properly. The knees screamed a bit towards the end but all is well.
THANKS to the generous folks who have donated.....$2100 so far!!
To donate, just go here: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=752 … fId=439112
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It is done!
Team Red raised over $52,000....
Team Ernie raised $2100....
Great ride....57.78 miles in 3:59:10 for an average of 14.4 mph. I will take that any time. Carlos was a horse!
Thankfully, there were many fueling stations along the way.
One of the coolest things that happened was running into my baseball team mate from Gonzaga HS, Joe Spriggs. Last time I saw him was the baseball season of our sophomore year in HS (1968). That was 45 years ago. We both said we haven't changed a bit!
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Nice job Ernie!!! Must have been a scorcher.
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GregF wrote:
Must have been a scorcher.
It was perfect, I never felt the heat (I think it was in mid 80s)....we left at 7:00 and were back by 11:30.....it was breezy. Plus we made 4 stops to replenish liquids and eat PBJ sammies.
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Congratulations Ernie...I knew you could do it. And with all of that new strength and stamina, the fish better watch out....
Bruce
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Those knees look like they're screaming in that pic. But they held up! Way to go mister!
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