For AUG. 2008

This month, I have been a weekend warrior. I hosted the training series rides for Bike Against the Odds for the Lunachix team.

Our event was Aug. 23rd. I manned the reststop with my first coach, Denise Primrose. I met Jim Collier, the originator of the event. Also, exciting to meet Tyler who is a Lunachix Pro.

Sat. ride with Lunachix, Aug. 2, 2008

First time to cycle Saratoga, Rt. 9, Skyline, Bear Creek to Bolder Creek and back. Wow: hot and beautiful views. We cycled 50 miles and 5700 feet of climbing. This ride was hosted by Cindy. Our ambassador team is offering training series for the Bike Against the Odds ride for Aug. 23.

2 members of the Fab 5 Team

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLeDFGsx_LA

Cycling Moments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-KueBsUAEo

DEATHRIDE: July 12, 2008

Rick and I spent the week in the Sierras for altitude acclimation and preparation for the infamous Tour of the Ca. Alps.

Rick successfully completed 5 passes; I did 4.5 passes. I did make the cut-off time! Please enjoy the slideshow. I was blessed with so many TNT, non-TNT friends as well as strangers while on the bike. Ride time was 14 hrs. Highlights: cycling in various weather patterns: night time, cool weather, hot/sunny, rain, thunder/lightening and hail on the descent of front side of Ebbits and enroute to Carson Pass. Despite the weather, made the cut off times.

Thank you to all my supporters for this adventure in my cycling storybook.

My new nickname from my TNT peers and coaches: Steadfast Susie

Week of July 4th

The last posting should have been this date. Oh well. Pre-altitude jitters.

Recovery Week/Weekend 06/28/08

I started my holiday from work, Fri. 06/20. Yahoo. I have been fortunate to spend time at Windsor, DisneyLand, and the send-off for our Deathride Team Endurance. Tomorrow, Ricky bobby and I head to the Sierra's for a week of altitude and recovery rides before the July 12th event.

Thank you one and all for your support.

Susie