Here we come!
…fully stocked with Gu, a wheat bagel (for fuel to eat on the drive to the starting point), and massive amounts of water… I’m sure we will be consuming numerous amount of bananas, oranges, and Clif bars, since they seem to be the typical offerings at the rest stop over the last few years…
PS. I’m kind of excited for the bike ride to be here b/c it means I can stop eating an abundance of carbs… I haven’t felt right after over doing it on this particular food group lately!
The adrenaline & excitement are in full force this morning and we are ready to kick some butt for cancer! It’s official.
As you are reading this, I thought I would leave you with a little inside as to what I am doing this morning:
MINOR DISCLAIMER: I did not attempt to video tape any portion of last year’s ride and don’t advise it due to many safety reasons… I simply found this on YouTube..
I also thought I would leave you with a few stories of WHY WE ALL RIDE year after year. Although not all of the riders have lost someone due to cancer, we all hear stories like this that motivate us to do something about it…
Cyclist rides for cancer research
Kids get in gear to battle against cancer
Hope you have a fantastic Sunday that involves giving back to your community in some way, shape, or form! I will most likely not have any pictures of my food intake today simply because it will be eaten on the go, but I’m sure I’ll have a recap of the day’s events!
Posted by MizFit on July 13, 2008 at 5:18 am
well you got me THINKING with that sunday of giving back.
and Im gonna find a way.
my parents AND inlaws are in town and there has to be something spontaneously giving we can do—–even just trash collecting on the trail!!
Posted by Sarah on July 13, 2008 at 8:23 am
good luck, have fun, and enjoy all the food you get to re-fuel with : )
Posted by Betsy on July 13, 2008 at 9:02 am
GOOD LUCK LINDS!!! and have loads of fun too
Posted by Sagan on July 13, 2008 at 9:08 am
Thats really great; have lots of fun!
Posted by Julz on July 13, 2008 at 9:58 am
This is wonderful
I’m so glad you posted the links to these stories, as they are so inspiring and motivating! It’s so important to remember that one can ALWAYS make his/her life more fulfilling, by setting goals that won’t just better his/her life, but the lives of others. KICK SOME SERIOUS BOOTY GIRL! 
Posted by glidingcalm on July 13, 2008 at 11:02 am
That’s so awesome Linds! I wish I could ride with you! Sounds like such a fun and amazing event! We are all cheering you…and if you listen hard enough, you will hear us shouting love of oats from the blogosphere! Haha, cornyyy! But we are proud of you!
Posted by Kristie on July 13, 2008 at 11:10 am
Best of luck and I hope you have an AMAZING time! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Posted by fitfoodjunkie on July 13, 2008 at 1:56 pm
good luck with your ride! can’t wait to hear all about it and how it went…it’s so motivating you’re able to work so hard to accomplish something like that. i can only imagine the feeling when you cross that finish line!
Posted by Katie on July 13, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Have a wonderful time! I’ve riden in local MS150’s two years in a row. I didn’t ride this year because of volleyball at school but, boy, did I miss it.
My dad & I (we ride a tandem) used Hammer Gel for energy, as well as Clif bars & lots of fruit + water at rest stops like you mentioned. I love cycling!
Posted by VeggieGirl on July 13, 2008 at 3:35 pm
BEST OF LUCK, LINDSAY!!! :0)
Posted by Erica on July 13, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Enjoy! Hope you have an incredible day! I can’t wait to read about it!
Posted by sweetsandsweats on July 13, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Hope today went well. I am amzed. I lost my father to cancer and I really enjoy all the active cancer fundraisers that are out there. Nothing better than mixing awareness, research and movement all together. And the camaraderie cannot be topped! I did the Portland Marathon back in 2003 with TNT.
Hope you sleep well tonight and aren’t too sore in the morning.
Posted by linds on July 13, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Oh wow!!! have fun and good luck!!!!!!
Posted by yecca651 on July 14, 2008 at 3:14 pm
I think its so great that you participated in this event!
Posted by lindzakins921 on July 14, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Thanks everyone!!! Your comments are truly & greatly appreciated
It’s also amazing to read what wonderful things you’ve done…