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09-19-07, 12:20 AM
Hey all,
Just wanted to let you know I've been confirmed to be a Team in Training mentor for the 2008 Solvang Century. I rode as a participant in the 2007 Solvang season and it meant so much to me that I couldn't pass the chance to come back. Team in Training is the fundraising arm of the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. My mom had Leukemia, and the treatments and drugs coming from the LLS research saved her life.
The premise is simple, participants raise funds and go through a 20 week training season (17 training rides) in preparation for the century. It's quite likely you've all seen them out in force at any number of events.
It's often put out that this is a great way for a new cyclist or a cyclist looking for a way to train up to a century to go. This is true, so if you have friends, significant others etc who marvel at your cycling achievements and would like to join in the fun, mention it to them and send them my way for questions.
You may be surprised, but there are also some serious cyclists who join up for the cause. Our fast group finished the Solvang century in under 6 hours (total time) last year.
Joining the team is more than just getting in shape to ride, it's about making a commitment to a cause and having a great time riding your bike. (Our 'sightseeing' group finished the Solvang century in 12.5 hours, talk about commitment!!!!)
To keep a long story short, I'm recruiting for participants. Information sessions begin this Saturday and the season begins on 10/20. I'm mentoring for the Eastside Los Angeles team. There is also a Westside team, and I believe a San Diego team (I don't know much about the San Diego team, but if you're interested and live down there, I can get the info to point you in the right direction.) The Eastside LA team will be meeting in Pasadena, Griffith Park and Woodland Hills. The Westside LA team will meet in Long Beach, Palos Verdes and Malibu.
PM me or respond if you have questions and thank you for your consideration.
RJ
PS, I'm training for KOM in addition to this (no the Tnt training rides won't get you in shape for those rides) so if anyone really wants to get after it, it can be done.
Just wanted to let you know I've been confirmed to be a Team in Training mentor for the 2008 Solvang Century. I rode as a participant in the 2007 Solvang season and it meant so much to me that I couldn't pass the chance to come back. Team in Training is the fundraising arm of the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. My mom had Leukemia, and the treatments and drugs coming from the LLS research saved her life.
The premise is simple, participants raise funds and go through a 20 week training season (17 training rides) in preparation for the century. It's quite likely you've all seen them out in force at any number of events.
It's often put out that this is a great way for a new cyclist or a cyclist looking for a way to train up to a century to go. This is true, so if you have friends, significant others etc who marvel at your cycling achievements and would like to join in the fun, mention it to them and send them my way for questions.
You may be surprised, but there are also some serious cyclists who join up for the cause. Our fast group finished the Solvang century in under 6 hours (total time) last year.
Joining the team is more than just getting in shape to ride, it's about making a commitment to a cause and having a great time riding your bike. (Our 'sightseeing' group finished the Solvang century in 12.5 hours, talk about commitment!!!!)
To keep a long story short, I'm recruiting for participants. Information sessions begin this Saturday and the season begins on 10/20. I'm mentoring for the Eastside Los Angeles team. There is also a Westside team, and I believe a San Diego team (I don't know much about the San Diego team, but if you're interested and live down there, I can get the info to point you in the right direction.) The Eastside LA team will be meeting in Pasadena, Griffith Park and Woodland Hills. The Westside LA team will meet in Long Beach, Palos Verdes and Malibu.
PM me or respond if you have questions and thank you for your consideration.
RJ
PS, I'm training for KOM in addition to this (no the Tnt training rides won't get you in shape for those rides) so if anyone really wants to get after it, it can be done.