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Ernie · Apr-05-13 3:40PM

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

Ernie · Apr-15-13 1:21PM

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!

AndrewDo124 · Apr-15-13 1:44PM

Congrats on hitting your goal, Ernie!!!

56 miles...you're a monster!

Ernie · Apr-15-13 2:18PM

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!

Osprey · Apr-15-13 4:05PM

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.

Ernie · Apr-15-13 4:36PM

Bob- I am ready for some Hobie adventures.....need to install my FF too!

Ernie · May-02-13 5:56PM

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!

Ernie · May-16-13 12:59PM

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.....

Ernie · May-31-13 3:27PM

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

Ernie · Jun-02-13 10:07AM

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!

GregF · Jun-02-13 11:28AM

Nice job Ernie!!! Must have been a scorcher.

Ernie · Jun-02-13 12:06PM

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.

Osprey · Jun-02-13 3:10PM

Good job E.

Bruce · Jun-03-13 2:28AM

Congratulations Ernie...I knew you could do it. And with all of that new strength and stamina, the fish better watch out....
Bruce

CozUF2001 · Jun-04-13 6:44PM

Great job Ernie!

purpleworm · Jun-05-13 1:38PM

Those knees look like they're screaming in that pic. But they held up! Way to go mister!

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