I am headed to Austin next weekend for the 9th annual Ride for the Roses weekend. This is an entire weekend event capped off by a cycling event in which I'm participating in the 100 mile ride.
This event for the Lance Armstrong Foundation is 'a celebration of the fundraising and awareness-building efforts of the 2005 Peleton Project, the LAF's grassroots fundraising and outreach initiative.'
I am fortunate to have been granted Media Passes for the event. I plan to attend many of the Saturday and Sunday events and report back next week.
As a fan/triathlete/cyclist, I couldn't be more excited about the opportunity and weekend.
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tags: livestrong | lance armstrong | laf | lance armstrong foundation | ride for the roses
TS - Enjoy the ride this weekend. Should be awesome. I'm going long one last time on Sunday, then I'm in full-taper.
DW
Posted by: Donnie W. | Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 10:22 AM
Enjoy, enjoy, and sounds like you are doing it right. 1 thing to avoid. I complained about how cold/wet/windy it was a couple years ago as I was in line for something. The guy in front of me turned around, kind of smiled, and said ,
"Beats chemo"
I haven't complained again. However, I've stolen his line about a million times. That will be my mantra in Conroe.
Conrad
Posted by: teamV | Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 11:33 AM
Excellent point Conrad!
Best of luck in Conroe and be sure to let me know how the race goes!!!!
Donnie, good luck on your long ride. Florida IM, look out! Donnie is comin' at cha!
Todd
Posted by: K. Todd Storch | Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 11:55 AM