AIDS/LifeCycle 2011 Day 1 SF to Santa Cruz
So excited, I couldn't sleep after 3:30, I caught a bus in the dark down to the Cow Palace for the opening ceremony. Tears came during the processional when placards with AIDS victims and an empty bicycle made it's way to thru the crowd. At the end, when Lorri, CEO for the LA Gay and Lesbian Center shouted "ALC riders, START YOUR ENGINES!!!", 2500 riders moved as one to our bikes to begin this amazing journey.
Today's 83 miles started with a police escort out of the City. We had our own street for 7 miles and it was an awesome feeling, talking with the other riders, and feeling the energy of our common commitment. The rest stops were great, my bike worked perfectly and never. once all day, did it rain or did anything hurt! Magical. Nancy and our friend Doug joined me at the campsite/village at Harvey West in Santa Cruz. I will all of you could have experienced the village as they had, then, if you haven't already been on the ride would grok the scale and organization of the enterprise, the incredible character (and characters!), the camaraderie and positive focus.
'Having trouble posting pictures, will try again tonight...DC
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Hi David!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the first day of your ride went so well! Did it rain on you? It rained on us for most of the Tahoe ride Sunday. We also got hailed on at the beginning. :P I hope today's ride goes just as well for you as yesterday! Ride hard, be safe, and have fun!
Charlotte
I am so proud of you! Hope today went well for you. I had an interview today and gave myself my own pep talk beforehand...it sounded mysteriously like your pep talks;) I love you and my thoughts are with you out on the road.
ReplyDeleteKristin