About a year ago I read Lance Armstrong's first book, It's Not About the Bike, and it's the reason I ride a road bike today. I'm not known as an overly emotional person, but I was touched and inspired but this story of man who overcame the extreme adversity of testicular, brain, and lung cancer to become one of the greatest cyclists ever. I have the utmost respect for him has a person in the way he handled himself during and after treatment. It inspired me then, and it continues to inspire me today.
I first learned about the Ride for the Roses, a charity ride that Lance Armstrong holds every year to benefit his foundation, from his book, and I thought it'd be cool to ride in it someday. It turns out that someday is going to be October 23, 2005. My aunt put up the initial amount required to enter the ride, but I'd still love to collect more money for a worthy cause. If you find a few pennies in your couch cushions, you can donate them by clicking on this link: Donate. It's tax deductible so you'll receive a receipt in the mail for tax purposes. You can also mail a donation to the following address:
Peloton Project
Lock Box 1597
San Antonio, TX 78296-1597
Just put my name and member number (200251087) on the check so they know who's account to credit.
You may be saying to yourself: "Gee, that ride is so far away. What if I forget to donate?" Fear not. I'll remind you again later. :) If you can't donate but would like to go play in Austin, come down that weekend to cheer me on and watch me whoop Lance in a field sprint to the finish line.
Go you!
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