Quick update

I haven't posted anything in weeks. I wanted to let you know I've still been training and the fund raising has been going well. I'm raffling off a bbq, stainless steel tool set, charcoal and a lighter donated by Home Depot in North Fontana. A dollar a peice or 6 for $5.00. Let me know if you want some. The drawing is on November 10th. Also, KFRG donated some gift certificates from Total Time, a watch shop. They're worth $100.00, I'm taking bids on them, make me an offer.

The training is getting better. I hit a stretch where I just didn't feel like I had any strength or stamina. I dropped down a couple gears and I feel much better. I'm going to see if I can slowly work back up over the next few days. 15 miles this sunday. Wish me luck.

Got the bike tuned up at Don's Bikes in Rialto, new front tire and a cable, lubed and adjusted, very smooth this morning. Can't wait for the time change so I'm not riding in the dark.

Thanks for reading!

See ya out on the road.

Doug

We've made it easier to donate.

I've been trying to do this for weeks. We live in an age where everything is convenient and really, who writes checks anymore. The check card is king. Finally I realized the tech guys here at work are the best. So after about literally 5 minutes with Jacob, Voila!, you can now donate using a check card or credit card on the blog. Thanks buddy!

See ya on the road.

Doug

love the support

I think we're starting to get some momentum. checks are coming in from across the country. We got one in the mail from Virginia the other day, thank you Peter. Also, thank you to Leslie, Billie, Mike, Cindy from the Chino Kiwanis and the many others who have promised checks. Troy over at the North Fontana Home Depot has promised some goodies we can put up to sell. Look for those soon.


I'm on vacation this week so I've been sleeping in a little. Which means even if I get up at 6:30a it's too late to get out on the road. There's too much traffic and as low to the ground as I am I don't feel safe.

Good news, I found out I can get a trailer hitch for my Civic for under $200. Now my plan of getting a small landscape trailer to tow the bike wherever I want is looking like more of a reality. Keep your fingers crossed.

See ya on the road!

Doug

Ever had one of those days?

The day started like any other. The alarm went off at 5:30a and after listening to the radio for a few minutes I reluctantly got out of bed and got dressed in my workout clothes. Sweats and a bright orange shirt so I can be seen on the road. Next I always splash a little cold water on my face to get the blood circulating. I don't know if that really works. I always drink a big glass of water before I head out too. When I get on the bike I notice my holder for my water bottle is broken. Darn. I make some makeshift repairs, strap in, turn on all my flashing lights because it's dark out there and head out. I get no more than a block from my house when my water bottle crashes to the road. Darn! I turn around and retrieve it and place it in another holder that I have that's much more difficult to get to. Oh well. I'm cruising along in the dark with the light starting to show gradually when all of a sudden my shoelace gets caught in the spokes and chain. Darn! I stop, back up, fidget with it, pull forward, fidget some more, back up, more fidgeting (and wondering what am I going to do if I don't get untangled, not like I can walk home) back, forward, fidget... success! At this point with the luck I'm having I'm thinking about calling it a day and heading home. Nope. I dragged myself out of bed, I'm doing this. The next 4-5 miles go pretty well. For some reason there are a lot of cars out today, which gets me to thinking again about how unlucky I've been. This won't be the day I get run over I hope. It's 7 miles on my training schedule today and when I get that accomplished I head back to the house. I pull into the garage and get unstrapped. My shoelace keeps getting caught on something. I investigate and find the lever that holds the front hub on is loose and sticking out catching my shoelace. Hmmmm... How close did I come to losing my wheel out on the road? That was a close one. I better get in the house and get on with the rest of my day. This is dangerous. So, I have one of those basic folding camping chairs that I use to transfer out of my bike onto, it makes it easier to get up. As I'm transferring, I here a Snap! DARN! The chair breaks. What else can go wrong? As it turned out that was the last of the string of odd little events. I hope things go a little smoother tomorrow.

See ya on the road!

Doug

I feel like a slacker

So, Monday was rest day. But Sunday was a long ride day and then I worked in the yard pretty strenuously. I was sore. With that and the smoke I thought i would take one more day to rest. So far so good. Then I realized I have a meeting early Wednesday morning. Doh! A third day on my butt (well technically I'm on my butt when i ride). So Thursday I'll get back on track. I have some great friends coming through with donations. Thank you so much. And I have a good lead on a great donation of some gift cards. I hope to announce that soon. The slacker will be back on the road Thursday.

See ya on the road!

Doug

On the road early.

Was out on the road early today trying to beat the heat. Got out by 6:30 so it wasn't too bad. 3 miles was on the schedule. I skipped friday. It was supposed to be 6 miles. Wed, thursday and today I went a mile or two farther so I think that makes up for it. Felt strong today. Was able to maintain over 9 mph up the hill. That's the best since I've been training. I got some new tires on my bike yesterday at Don's Bikes in Rialto. A great bunch of guys. Been in business since 1959 and they haven't forgotten what service is all about. I still need one more tire and a tune-up so I'll be back soon. I also talked to them about making a donation of some products or services and they seemed very interested. I'll keep you posted in case it's something you want to bid on. Tomorrow is an 8 mile day. Early again to beat the heat. Well, stay cool yourself and...

We'll see you on the road

Doug

Can I help you find something?

It was a short day training today. My workout schedule called for 3 miles. I did a little over 4. So I thought I'd write a little about the fundraising. Of course I'm taking monetary donations, but I'm also taking donations of goods and services. Thanks to Haven Union 76 Tire & Service Center in Rancho Cucamonga. They're on Haven just above the 210 freeway. George was kind enough to make the first donation. If you're looking for a lube & oil change for your car I'm opening up the bids at $25.00. It's a $45.00 value. Give me a call or drop me an email to let me know if your interested. If you know anybody with a business that would like to donate something I would appreciate that tremendously. 5 miles tomorrow so....

See ya on the road!

Doug