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Charity Rides

17th place, Scripps Ranch 4th of July (50-mile)

July 5, 2008

Yesterday, I raced in the Scripps Ranch 4th of July fun ride race. That’s right, I raced it.  At this point, someone usually point out, “It’s a ride, not a race”, and to them I say flatly – baloney!  Among the 200 or so riders starting the 50-mile course, I’ll bet there wasn’t more than [...]

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At the crossroads

May 18, 2008

There are three course options at the San Diego Century. You can ride a 37, 66, or 103 mile course. The way the course is laid out, everyone starts together and at some point, the 37-milers take a right while the rest continue on. Later on, the 66-mile course turns right while the 103 continues. [...]

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82m: San Diego Century

May 17, 2008

Team Climb On! rode the San Diego Century yesterday to support the Challenged Athletes Foundation. It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports [...]

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Cycling for Sight

May 13, 2008

I just came across another great charity ride in SoCal. Cycling for Sight is holding a 220-mile, 3-day ride from Santa Barbara to San Diego August 1-3. What’s cool about Cycling for Sight is that it’s more than just a simple fundraiser. Not only will all proceeds benefit the Braille Institute’s mission to eliminate blindness [...]

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Ride the San Diego Century

May 7, 2008

I’m riding the San Diego Century Bike Tour next Saturday (May 17th) with Team Climb On! We’ve already got three riders signed up for the 103-mile course and I expect a few more for either the 37-mile or 66-mile courses. The SD Century is a fund-raising event sponsored by the City of Encinitas to raise [...]

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