tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50024652183400673522024-03-19T09:01:27.581-04:00Follow Me on The Friends For Life Bike RallyFollow me on my journey as I prepare to ride my bike in the 12th Annual Friends for Life Bike Rally to raise money for the Toronto PWA (People with AIDS Foundation) to support Toronto men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS. I will embark on a 660 km journey on my bike, from Toronto to Montreal over a period of 6 days, with an estimated 400+ riders.epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-66247998005892119702010-08-23T07:29:00.000-04:002010-08-23T07:29:45.127-04:00Friends For Life Bike Rally 2010 Day 1<object style="background-image:url(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/3AS1InLjF30/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3AS1InLjF30?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3AS1InLjF30?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-88202485463002560532010-07-11T18:31:00.006-04:002011-05-30T20:34:07.705-04:00117 km ride. testing my resolve.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">undulating hills and bumpy roads. I'm not going to mince it. The ride was a bitch. we did a pretty low key ride yesterday and wanted to do back-to-back 100km rides as per the requirements for the ride, but man was I in for a treat, and life lesson.</span> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">We started around 10am from Kennedy station and we were ready and raring to go. We ate breakfast and I had my magic liquid mix to keep me energized, we rode well and kept pace with the faster teams and were making good time, but somewhere along the Uxbridge route I passed the 7th Concession and kept going. David was riding with another friend and they were ahead of me and I was trying to catch up, but in that rush, I lost sight of the riders. Anyhow, I realized I was lost and back tracked the route to try to keep up with the team. when I finally did reach Uxbridge, I had to look around for my fellow team mates because the break stop was situated in a rather unclear area. Poor David was all upset, because I was missing and not reachable. These rides can really test your resolve and limits. You realize that you are capable of completing almost anything and despite all the shit and negative things you may go through, you have to conquer any self defeating thoughts and triumph. This ride was difficult, but it opened my eyes and made me a better person. I am able to do anything I want. I can accomplish anything I set my mind to and it really is mind over everything. These training rides may condition the body, but I am finding that it's more about the conditioning of the mind and realizing that we are capable of pushing ourselves to the sheer limits. Overcome fear, trepidation, self doubt. You are the master of your own world and you can accomplish anything you set yourself too.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://bikerally.org/index.php/Download-document/61-117km-Kennedy-to-Uxbridge-PDF.html">http://bikerally.org/index.php/Download-document/61-117km-Kennedy-to-Uxbridge-PDF.html</a></span></div>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-24733764215472917812010-06-27T07:12:00.003-04:002010-06-27T09:31:18.560-04:00Soggy Training Ride: 103km: Finch - Holland Canal<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Upon our return from vacation, I was a little anxious and worried that after 3 weeks of no bike training, I would fall short on the training ride. When I left for my vacation, I had already completed several 75+ km rides, but I didn't want to be the cog in the wheel and slow anyone else down due to irregular hiccups in my training. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to ride 100+ km because I was behind on my training. At 11:30pm Friday, I decided to do the 103 km ride the following day from Finch Station to Holland Marsh and am glad I did. It was definitely an experience to test the limits. I tend to be a fair weather rider, but Saturday was not a pretty day. It was wet, inclement and dreary. I had my doubts, but made my choice to do the ride. There was no going back. I must say that riding through rain and the dreary weather really was a great experience. I have found that for me, it is has become more about the conquering of the mind, rather than body. Conditioning the body is important, but conditioning the mind is really the key. You have to keep a good outlook and be optimistic that you can do it. Once you allow that seed of doubt to get in your head, it will grow and create all sorts of problems. I have to thank the other riders l</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;">ike Noah, Melanie and Warren, who kept me at their pace. Their enthusiasm and encouragement really helped me conquer any doubts that may have been in my head. Riding through 5 hours of rain can really defeat a person, but I am glad that I feel that I conquered the rain and did not let the clouds, rains or hard ride diminish the experience.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The map:<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://bikerally.org/index.php/Download-document/6-102km-Kipling-to-Terra-Cotta-KMZ.html">http://bikerally.org/index.php/Download-document/6-102km-Kipling-to-Terra-Cotta-KMZ.html</a></span></div></div>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-28396671367261678972010-05-23T14:17:00.002-04:002010-05-23T14:33:18.510-04:00An awesome week of training!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">What an awesome week for training!!! I feel so invigorated and proud for having pushed myself further. Wednesday, David and I rode out to Oakville and back. It was a good 75km and it was a stupendous day, so why waste it, right? We had planned on doing the ride from Finch Station to Aurora yesterday, but thought the weather forecast was iffy. We heard it was perfect and regretted missing it, but we are sure we will do that scenic ride another day.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">This morning I was up at 4:30 am all stoked about our ride from Kennedy Station to Pickering and back. I tend to get very enthusiastic over these things, maybe a little over enthusiastic, so I was careful not to wake David. We were on the subway for 9am and met several other riders on our way to Kennedy. We were one of the first to arrive and headed out with about 30-50 other riders. I am sure more came on account of the amazing weather forecast. We had an awesome ride and left Kennedy at 10:10am, and got back at 1:55pm. We rode hard and fast, and even Taunton Road didn't slow us down. Pretty good timing and we rode with our Captain Tony Farebrother and co-captain Philip Youngman-Reineck for the majority of the way. It was pretty awesome riding with 2 riders who could push you to ride hard and push your limits. Thank you guys for being great trainers and being so supportive!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Our adrenaline was still running, so we decided to ride back from Kennedy to our place. So our total ride would have been around 80km. :) Have a great long weekend my friends! XO Alex</span></div>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-85296939425959623892010-05-15T15:21:00.005-04:002010-06-30T10:42:59.910-04:00Group Training Ride<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The weather was supposed to be sunny and 18, but someone forgot to do their happy, sunny warm dance. We were following the weather reports all week, hoping for good weather as we were still recovering from sickness. I had food poisoning and David had the stomach flu. So out we went to brave the wind and the cool/cold temperatures. It may not have been that cold for others, but for a group of cyclists in Lycra and spandex, it was damn cold! We headed to Kennedy Station for the start time of 8:40am, but arrived at 8:51am, where we joined approximately 80+ cyclists for a training ride to Pickering and back. The total distance is around 63 km, and it was my first group training ride. Our Team lead Tony and co-captain Phil were leading this ride and it was also our last chance to do our mandatory 50km+ ride. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152);font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px;" ><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs521.snc3/29664_392063895177_577235177_4518554_515912_n.jpg" id="myphoto" style="text-align: center; border-style: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: left; cursor: pointer;" /></span></span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The ride was pretty good, but there was one stretch along Taunton Road that was a long steady ride up a graded slope. It was a bit of a struggle, but riding with other cyclists, really keeps you motivated and everyone is extremely supportive. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">David and I rode steadily and strongly, catching up with the first 2 groups who had left before us. At around 55 km, David got a flat. It didn't help any, that both of us were so ill-prepared and forgot to bring our flat tire tool kits with tube and pump. A learning lesson. No need to get down yourselves. You just learn and move on from your mistakes with more knowledge. David took the TTC the last 8 km and I rode to the end point to wait for him.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Now, we are off to a get together with my cousins, then have to go to our friend Tim and Yung's Spring House party, which is also doubling as Tim's bike rally fund-raiser. Busy day and both David and I are still feeling remnants of our sickness, but we plan on having a great time.</span></div></div></div>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-13618139266387552352010-05-04T17:12:00.003-04:002010-05-04T17:28:46.239-04:00"moving" day<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">As I go through this exploratory life changing journey, I realize how much it is changing me. I know I have said this more than once, but I feel so blessed and moved by the support. So many friends and family, including my brother and in-laws have donated for this cause and now my parents have also donated. I didn't realize how moving that would be, to have my parents support and to say they were proud of me. I dunno, I suppose deep down all one ever wants is to feel love and have their parents tell you how proud they are. A sign of acknowledgement that you are an adult and living your own life. We haven't always seen eye-to-eye, but the respect and love I have for them is truly great. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Thanks Mom, Dad, Justin and Jenny and all! You mean the world to me and I love you dearly.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Alex</span></span></div>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-74932149492684029912010-05-03T10:14:00.003-04:002010-05-03T11:10:41.866-04:00The bike Rally Expo<span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >After a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, David and I headed over to the Sheraton Centre on Sunday for the first ever Bike rally Expo, a day full of seminars intended for rider development and personal training. It was a great idea and the turn out was quite good, with lots of people coming in from noon-5pm. We had already done the fundraising and flat fix seminars, so I spent most of my time helping a few people practicing with flats, and then sitting in on the Nutrition seminar, then getting my bike fitted. All of them were great.<br /><br />The following seminars were offered:<br /></span><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Fundraising</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Flat Fix Bike<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Fitting</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Nutrition</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Wellness (the RMT group)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Rally Readiness</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">the PWA Agency</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Thanks so much to the facilitators: Sherri Byer, Robb Walker, Michael Cress, Mike Clark,<br /> Brian Farr, Dan Crystal, PWA.</span>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-667116255742493592010-04-29T14:50:00.003-04:002010-04-29T15:15:51.511-04:00Port Credit Ride<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In an effort to catch up with my fellow riders, David and I took the bikes out yesterday along the Lakefront, Westward to Port Credit. It's about a 50 km ride, and very scenic, except for a small stretch along lakefront. It was still pretty chilly, and we were against Head winds both ways, but that is a great way to train! We took a lot of the back side roads once in Etobicoke, and I was pretty amazed at the amount of great trails in the area. The whole ride took us about 2 1/2 hours with a quick 15 minute stop in Port Credit. I likely cannot make Saturday's training ride again as I have my niece's birthday, but will ride my bike to my brothers at Don Mills/Sheppard. I'll see how David feels about a ride tomorrow, as we both have commitments this evening.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Despite missing several training rides, and having the set back of a sprained ankle, I have caught up with the distance that the teams are riding. They will be riding from Kipling to Meadowvale this Saturday (43km). I feel less guilty about missing the rides, but haven't been socializing or participating with my Team "Kiss and Ride". I still feel that I need to go and work as a team with them. </span></span></div>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-80022268043651842202010-04-28T20:45:00.003-04:002010-04-29T15:02:29.015-04:00First ride tribulations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQhsDJ5xtC3iDUa3RMsR4yu2EaJJRR0S9LItL7ufuRPyJxdViDQLzFKt_WlP9ktP9T6sYesrYDzwrzl1IlJWKbJ6Wpc-UqfqEvdd7atxKp9IrJM4S7VbCdsTEMb5b2Zw-Lpv_xDGS9_0/s1600/Picture+117.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQhsDJ5xtC3iDUa3RMsR4yu2EaJJRR0S9LItL7ufuRPyJxdViDQLzFKt_WlP9ktP9T6sYesrYDzwrzl1IlJWKbJ6Wpc-UqfqEvdd7atxKp9IrJM4S7VbCdsTEMb5b2Zw-Lpv_xDGS9_0/s320/Picture+117.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465636504212722642" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLH2D8gFxeuTfLjx1Lj4VCoUGPkL_DBu_Y8nKtzk4Gn-zbL5GwtGjqcSHe3R7wXnM40c76Ny_og4oND5yFxV7_sKSyj99B373-vMkW5DpM3Np_VtFgTcvGOutHIxe2Td7IJg-mpdCXLI/s1600/Picture+077.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I took the Monday of this week off to give myself a long weekend, and headed up North with David and 4 others to a friend's family cottage in Muskoka. We left Friday and had a beautiful time opening the cottage. Lots of work, but it was well worth it, as you can tell from the sunset pictures. I don't have a new camera yet, so am relying on my Blackberry Bold, which doesn't do anything justice.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I felt bad for missing yet another Training ride, which took place the Saturday I was away, from Kennedy to the Zoo loop which was 43 km. I've started my training slow, because of my sprained ankle, but decided to do a ride on Monday, since we returned early on the afternoon of Sunday.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">So, Monday comes along, and if you all recall it was a spectacular day. David taped up my ankle and we were out the door by 11AM. We decided to do a ride from our place, to and up along the Humber river, then North West to St. Clair and back, which would have been about 37km. When we got to Palace Pier and turned North along the Humber, I noticed a clicking sound as I changed gears. I decided to press on, keeping an eye on it. Sadly, as I crested a hill near St. Clair my chain snapped. I ended up havong to coast and walk back to York Mills station. We jumped on the TTC and and entertained many patrons in our spandex.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">At least it happened now, so I could get some experience.</span></div></div>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-16356178610741597142010-04-20T14:50:00.003-04:002010-04-20T15:02:09.603-04:00Seminars and lots of studying<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As my ankle heals, I have been doing a lot of studying. Preparation, preparation, preparation. Reading and following various blogs, discussion boards, and watching endless Youtube videos on how to train, how to ride, and how to adjust your bike. Thank goodness for the Internet. This would have been true agony 20 years ago.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Tonight, I am off to a </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hands-On Bike Repair Clinic held by the Bike Rally organizers to teach us how to fix our bike if we have an issue while on the ride. This should be quite fun and is another great learning experience.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As I was preparing some of my tools, I began to reminisce about greeting the 300+ riders in Montreal last year, and remember how emotional I was. I cried like I hadn't cried in a long time. It was worse than the Oprah Ugly cry. I was imagining finishing the ride and entering Montreal with my fellow 300-400 riders this year, and found a tear running down my face. I am turning into a bigger girl than I could have imagined. Funny thing, is I have no problem with that. </span></span></span></div>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-28360755622188122202010-04-10T10:03:00.003-04:002010-04-10T15:48:08.951-04:00Overwhelming Response!!!<span style="font-family:arial;">Wow, the overwhelming response and support has left <span style="font-style: italic;">me </span>absolutely overwhelmed. As of this morning, I reached my $3,500.00 fund-raising goal. At the beginning of this journey, I would never have expected to have reached it, let alone this early in the process. I realize that was my own mind playing tricks on me...a product of my own lack of confidence or fear. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">But I did it. No actually, we did it. So thank you.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Having said that, I have decided to continue and challenge myself even further. </span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;">I have decided to increase my fund-raising goal to $6,500.00. I know that is a big number, but it is <span style="font-style: italic;"> just </span>a number, just like 660 km (distance from Toronto to Montreal) is <span style="font-style: italic;">just </span>a number.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">It is all psychological. If we believe we cannot do it, we won't. If we have doubt in our thoughts, we will carry doubt in all our actions. It's a tough thing to conquer as we are human and it is our nature to have fear and trepidation . But Strength, determination and the will-power to conquer those fears is also a trait of being human.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> All personal challenges can teach you a lot about yourself and your abilities. </span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />This journey has already been a mind-altering and life changing experience, and I still have 3 months to go. I am confident that I can reach my new goal and am honoured to have such supportive friends and family who have supported me and PWA. Thank you.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Sincerely Alex</span>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-27963043824590394062010-04-05T17:10:00.003-04:002010-04-05T18:02:49.568-04:00Sprained Ankle won't keep me down!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Es_b9Ra-PmM/S7pdhhYninI/AAAAAAAAAC4/TtG9yBuUVpU/s1600/swollen+ankle.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Es_b9Ra-PmM/S7pdhhYninI/AAAAAAAAAC4/TtG9yBuUVpU/s320/swollen+ankle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456776728991468146" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Hello Friends,<br /><br />A few updates on the Bike Rally training and fund-raising. I had a little hitch </span><span style="font-family:arial;">last Thursday</span><span style="font-family:arial;">, which has slightly affected my training. I sprained my ankle walking on a lawn at night. I know that doesn't say much about my coordination or athletic abilities, but I assure you that I am taking care of the ankle and it is a thousand times better than it was Thursday or Friday. It looked like someone had implanted a baseball in my ankle, but with careful attention, icing and elevation of the foot, it is now well on the way to being back to normal. I hope within a weeks time, that I will be able to do a moderate ride.<br /><br />On the fund-raising front, I am so proud and happy to say that I have reached 84% of my fund-raising goal in only 4 weeks! With your generous and kind support, I have raised $2925.00 and believe that the Support will continue to pour in, and that I will surpass the original $3500.00 goal I had set. I have realized through this process, the amazing kindness of friends, strangers and family. Truly, from my heart, I would like to say Thank you. To have your Support means a great deal to me and you can only imagine what this means for those who will benefit from your donations. You are all stars in my eyes and rock my world!<br /><br />Thank you with Gratitude!<br />Alex</span>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-40981959868956512022010-03-14T11:10:00.002-04:002010-03-14T11:40:06.255-04:00New Old BikeI have a used road bike that I may purchase off a very good friend. He was kind enough to allow me to take it to test, train, and even ride it for the Summer, before I made my decision. I was worried about training on my heavy Norco hybrid, but now have a LeMond Road bike. It's sized at 54, but looks and feels right. I am going to get the pedals and shoes this week and will give it a go. It doesn't have that crunched compact feeling of a lo of the new bikes. This is longer and fits my 6 foot 1 frame well. I'll post a picture of her when I am ready, but need to get other stuff done now. I'm doing some further research on Century rides and building up and training for that. My friend Ken, who so happens to be the same person who proffered his bike to me, is also a gear head and suggested I look or pick up the magazine "Get Out There". You can go online and find the article for Century training at <a href="http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1myo2/GetOutThereMagazineM/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F132590%2FGet-Out-There-Magazine-March-April-2010-East-Edition">http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1myo2/GetOutThereMagazineM/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F132590%2FGet-Out-There-Magazine-March-April-2010-East-Edition</a><br /><br />Lots to do. Lots to prep. Very excited. I want to go out on the streets to ride but it's still raining. I've also raised $1,630.00 already. I am shocked, flabbergasted and downright glowing happy for all the support and encouragement. I have a few cheques and cash receipts to submit this week to PWA, but may even consider "upping" my Goal to see how much I can raise.<br /><br />Thank you again everyone!!epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-8701523444958958242010-03-09T22:55:00.003-05:002010-03-14T12:32:45.443-04:00Gratitude and Thanks!<span style="font-family:arial;">I am very thankful and appreciative to all those who have helped with my PWA (People Living With AIDS) Bike Rally Fundraiser this Year. I've raised just over $1630.00 and you have all been an inspiration, whether through monetary and/or verbal gifts. All are accepted with gratitude, as I couldn't do this without the both.... All the kind words, encouragement and verbal support have added all that more determination to my cause! I mentioned earlier that anyone over $100.000 donation would be be entered into a raffle draw for a personal painting, but I have been so overwhelmed by the response, that I am donating another painting for donations under $100.00. Those who donate $99 or less will be added to a raffle to also win a painting, as well..</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I haven't chosen the piece as yet, but will post soon.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">You people ROCK my world!! 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The following 3 videos are part of a documentary of the Bike Rally. Some of our riders are skilled cyclists; however, the Bike Rally has men and women of all backgrounds participating, from the ages of 18 to 70, joint in their passion to support their friends and loved ones. In its twelfth year, the Bike Rally is one of the most well-organized, safe, and inclusive events in Canada. There are more than 18,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto, approximately one quarter of Canada's HIV-positive population. The need is great and the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) provides practical information and support services, such as a food bank, health promotion, and treatment programs. 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<br /><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:10pt;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <u5:p></u5:p><u1:p></u1:p>epicuristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17211589767737981570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002465218340067352.post-62620391875735099812010-03-04T21:58:00.007-05:002010-03-05T10:26:34.626-05:00Starting to plan for the Friends For Life Bike Rally<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><link style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Calex.wu%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="Edit-Time-Data" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Calex.wu%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_editdata.mso"><!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><o:smarttagtype style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="metricconverter"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="date"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; color:navy;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-noshow:yes; color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Dear Friends and Family,</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">This year, between July 25-30, 2010, I will be riding my bike in the 12th Annual Friends for Life Bike Rally to raise money for the Toronto PWA (People with AIDS Foundation) to support Toronto men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS. I will embark on a </span><st1:metricconverter productid="660 km"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">660 km</span></st1:metricconverter><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> journey on my bike, from </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Toronto</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> to </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Montreal</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> over a period of 6 days, with an estimated 400+ riders. Last year, I volunteered on the Bike Rally as a crew member and was so moved by the experience, that this year I decided to ride my bike and join these other courageous riders for this amazing cause. We collectively raised over $1.2 million dollars and this year we want to achieve bigger goals!
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">I am excited, committed and I have already begun training at the gym, but have also dedicated my weekends starting in April, to complete Training Rides to help me build endurance and strength for the </span><st1:metricconverter productid="660 km"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">660 km</span></st1:metricconverter><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> ride. I am also using personal vacation days to ride from </span><st1:date year="2010" day="25" month="7"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">July 25-30, 2010</span></st1:date><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">. I can guarantee that I will work harder than I have ever done, and I can guarantee my Dedication, Commitment and Heart. What I need is help to achieve my goal of $3,500.00+.
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<br /></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.alexanderjwu.com/index_files/Page488.htm"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGQ2GDORGzmJ8M7y8RHlnNNIpc-tvelq1dyq1CI8SToC82VMhmA67Gk41KHMktBJSdRFEhsmPIFU79J-GMKtcpQjMJ1vE8OuHOXLhZkPD-QiEPSwkeyVLf8NszVdhhz4bHNWKJeCEoSc/s320/Rhapsody+in+Red.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445162559940085906" border="0" /></a></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">As some of you may know, I am also a painter and as part of my incentive to you, I will be donating a personal painting to be raffled off to those who contribute $100.00 or more.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span></span><i style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">For each $100 donation you will get one ticket entered for the raffle.</i> <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">The 30 x 40 Gallery style painting is called "<span style="font-style: italic;">Red Rhapsody</span>" and is valued at </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">$880.00</span>.<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> The painting and its specifications can be found at my website <a href="http://www.alexanderjwu.com/">www.alexanderjwu.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_0" spid="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="aurora borealis.JPG" style="'width:225pt;height:225.75pt;visibility:visible;"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\alex.wu\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.jpg" title="aurora borealis"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]-->
<br /><!--[endif]--></span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0, 32, 96);">I would like to ask you for your support. It’s very easy for you to donate. Please check out my personal profile for the Bike Rally Fundraiser where you can pledge ONLINE at:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><a href="http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=816619&LangPref=en-CA">http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=816619&LangPref=en-CA</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">If you would prefer to give cash or a cheque donation, I can also accept those. Any donation above $20.00 will receive a tax receipt. For those pledging Online, you will immediately receive confirmation and a printed tax receipt!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Information on PWA:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) is the largest direct support agency of its kind for people living with HIV/AIDS in </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Canada</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">. Since 1981, more than 18,000 people in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Toronto</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> have tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS. PWA provides a vast array of services geared to help all men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS. The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation exists to promote the health and well-being of all people living with HIV/AIDS by providing accessible, direct, and practical support services. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.pwatoronto.org/">www.pwatoronto.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Here are some of the programs your donation will support:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">• $150 supplies a family for one week with groceries (Food Bank)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">• $70 provides a massage once a week to a PHA suffering from neuropathy<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">• $60 covers 1 naturopathic appointment<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">• $50 covers 1 month of naturopathic medication<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">• $45 buys a 2 month supply of glutamine (helps alleviate wasting)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">• $35 buys 1 week of meals (Food For Life Program)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">• $30 buys 1 bottle of vitamins.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Continue to check up on the Blog and follow my updates. Thank you so much for your Support!!! </span></span>
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