I'm already starting to feel pressure to ride again. I rode 4 days last week, skipped Saturday, rode Sunday and Monday. Monday I launched this blog and emailed a few of my friends. Donations jumped almost 50% today.
For those who are interested, corporate donations are gladly accepted along with personal donations.
So tomorrow I'm not riding to work, but I'm thinking about getting up early and riding with the Crack O' Dawn Riders. "Be There at 5:45 or Ride Alone" is their motto.
Thursday I'm driving to upstate NY for a college reunion, then next week I'm doing some business travel. So time on the bike is dear.
And only in part because I'm pretty selfish about my time on the bike. Just as importantly, I view it as my opportunity, my obligation to ride the 192 miles strongly. To ride past the many spectators and supporters on the route with a smile on my face and spring in my legs. I actually have several spots on the route in which I take pride in sprinting up hills to show the spectators that I appreciate their support as much as they appreciate mine. To show them that I and the other riders bring unending strength to this fight.
I think I'll get up early tomorrow and ride. Those spectators by the side of the road are counting on me.
Lee
1 comment:
Lee,
I suppose those of us reading your blog are like the spectators during the race ... except we get to "watch" you train. Thanks for letting us participate.
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