Charity Events - Tour de Cure, 2008! Team Stormcrowe rides again!

Training ride went well yesterday. Started out a little chilly, and overcast, but things warmed up nicely. We did 20 miles, with some nice long hill work. As usual, I was the last one up the longer hills, but we always regrouped at the top. I could always see riders up in front, which is great because you know you're not far behind, and they won't really be waiting too long for you to reach them. The ride leader was excellent, and kept the conversation going, and also very informative.

I'm meeting a friend today for a ride which promises to be a lot less hilly.

Denny

Hey Tom, sounds like you folks are looking good for your Indy tour! Well done! So far I have $200 towards the Redmond Wa. Tour de Cure next month. Maybe I'll go stand outside Wal-Mart and bug folks :D Good luck Team Stormcrowe!

thought of you today Tom, Im doing the tour de cure May 4th!

Hey! That's my graduation day as well :D

So, have the Team any jerseys yet? I need to make sure I purchase one :) .

East Hill

Before I finalize, what do you all think of this?

Right at $65.00

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/TeamJersey.jpg

[QUOTE=Tom Stormcrowe;6505772]Before I finalize, what do you all think of this?

Looks great -- were you able to get a code or how you going to work all of this out?

I'm calling Monday to work the code and check artwork resolution. I have the day off from school, so I'll have some time to breathe finally. :D

Before I finalize, what do you all think of this?

Right at $65.00



They look GREAT! And I can afford one, too :D . Not to mention that I will be proud to wear it...:)

East Hill

Before I finalize, what do you all think of this?

Right at $65.00



I like it! Count me in.

Cool Shirt OK

That'll work! How will the ordering process happen - will they ship to us individually, or can we pick them up before the ride?

Metric century in AM for another training ride. Already getting somewhat warm down this way as summer and the Florida indoor cycling season are both just around the corner. This one, the BikeMS ride the end of the month, then the Tour de Cure up in Jacksonville, FL in the end of May. Great ride there if anyone wants to come on down for it - Jacksonville to St Augustine one day, and back the next day. All along the east coast of FL beaches. Gives a few Florida mountains (bridges over the intercostal waterway) to tackle as well.

Once I get the code, I'll provide a link via PM or email, and contact nfo to the company. That way, the MFGR can serve as a clearinghouse for the orders. :D They'll ship direct. :D

That'll work! How will the ordering process happen - will they ship to us individually, or can we pick them up before the ride?

Finally got my room at The B-Yard Crossings officially reserved. That's going to be great not having to worry about driving, and parking the day of the ride. Thanks for getting us that group rate Tom :beer:

Denny

Not sure how I missed this thread!

My wife and I are riding the Napa Valley Tour (http://main.diabetes.org/goto/teamlasko2) (100 miles) on May 4th, and the Long Beach, CA Tour (http://main.diabetes.org/goto/teamlasko) (100k) on June 14th. We're out of shape...if you see a slow tandem, it's probably us.

Tom, I have raised $65.00 since you PM'd me. I also want a shirt if it is not too late. Thanks for getting me started.

Tom, I have raised $65.00 since you PM'd me. I also want a shirt if it is not too late. Thanks for getting me started.

Cool! Good job!

Well, good news bad news. I finally got my new Felt.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Quadrajet/Misc/IMG_1078.jpg

But, while out for the maiden voyage, I tore the tendon in my leg between my foot & lower leg. Doc's got me on pain meds, & suggests I stay off the saddle for two weeks. This really cuts into my training schedule. I'm still planning on doing 100 at Indy, but the St. Louis ride the week prior I'll just do the 50 mile. I wish I "Felt" better right now!

So sorry to hear that.
How did you do it?
I have 930 miles on my Felt.
371 miles last week doing some tall bridges.
Fred

Ouch, just read your blog. Rest Rest Rest

One thing that I remember doing was dropping a transmission on it at work (auto mechanic). My foot caught the corner of it during the fall, but it didn't bruise or get cut. Off & on it's hurt for a while, but riding didn't seem to make it hurt. Figures too; now we finally get some decent weather on the weekends!

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=5026&team_id=271129


Above is a link to my team page for Tour de Cure. I'm looking for recruits to ride at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway or on the various road rides we have scheduled. I'm planning to do a 100 mile, 6 hour or less hammerfest on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, using it as the worlds fastest and smoothest velodrome. Join me in the ride and have a great one!

This is great Tom. I'm also riding in the Tour de Cure in Colorado. I'm one of the red riders. I hope you meet and exceed you fund raising goal.

I'm riding the Tour de Cure again this year, raised $1450 last year (alone). No team, just me. I'm a type 1 for 35 years. Rode last year 36 miles.. this year will do it again out in Riverhead, NY. Good luck everyone!

I'm potentially interested in a jersey... how do I order, and what is/are the timeframe(s)?

Tom won an ipod shuffle!!! Congrats!

Yeah, 'twas a surprise to me! Should stand me in good stead in the ride and run portions of the Triathlon :D

You can always get a case and different head set and use it on the swim portion as well.

Congrats Tom

Hey guys and gals, if you have family members that want to help out but don't want to ride, we're still short about 50 volunteers for Tour de Cure in Indianapolis. PM me and I can give you the contact details for Barb or Sierra with the Indianapolis Office.

TOUR TIMES...Weekly Edition!


Week of April 28, 2008


Only 6 weeks to go!*******************************************************************************************


HELP US MEET THIS WEEK'S RIDER GOAL: WE NEED EACH TEAM CAPTAIN TO RECRUIT 2 MORE RIDERS BY FRIDAY!


Here are three easy ways YOU can help:


1. Ask ONE co-worker or friend to join your Team.


2. Email svogt@diabetes.org (svogt@diabetes.org) for a short, pre-written article that can be included in your company, church, or community newsletters and bulletins.


3. Ask a family member or friend to form a Team at their place of employment--and start a friendly competition



Help get us off that 13 and get Tom some more bennies out of the work he's been putting into all this....get a few more to join along with us from your local groups...they can then even help split the gas costs with ya and everyone wins!!!

Tom, any news on ordering the jersey? I want to make sure that I get it in time.

I hope everyone's fund raising and training is going well. I will be putting my training into high gear now that I have a break from kart racing. It seems like time is flying by. I can't wait to see everyone but I must admit I'm already getting nervous about being around soo many bikes :eek: .

Tom, any news on ordering the jersey? I want to make sure that I get it in time.

I think it may be too late in the game to get them now, unless Tom already has the order placed?

I haven't been able to catch the guy in his office to get the code. The turnaround is supposed to be 10 days to the door though. I'm trying again tomorrow at their opening.

Everything else is set up.

Yeehaw! Here we go......

Promo code is 300864
Design is Team Stormcrowe3, Black and Yellow
http://usasports.zaavy.com/JerseyForm3.aspx?Editing=true&TemplateID=101424&ProductID=974

If you prefer, you can call and order through this phone number: (800)648-1972 and there is a 10 day turnaround. :D


Got it done. :D

Thanks Tom: Ordered 2: The code gave me free shipping.

Just ordered mine. Thanks Tom

My New Jerseys have been shipped 5/10/08

Has anyone found the sizing information on the jersey website? I was ready to order but couldn't find sizing.

US club/touring Sizing and not race cut, according to the mfgr. Call the 800 number to be sure though....

US club/touring Sizing and not race cut, according to the mfgr. Call the 800 number to be sure though....

Thanks. I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Won't be able to get a team jersey, but I'll be bringing a bright yellow one along to ride in. :thumb:

Oops! Well, I read this a little too late - kind of made my own...:(

No worries. ;)

By the way, all, I had a little setback. I crashed pretty hard last night and tore myself up. I'm still game to try to complete the Century, assuming I'm out of the sling by then, but I can't guarantee I'll finish it. I WILL at least start it, and if I can't ride, I'll still be there to cheer you on and volunteer at the Aid Station for the Century. See my crash thread in Clyde's...:eek:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=416899

Bit of gore....warning!

The faster the bike, the harder the crash :p

Man, that's a bad one. Hope the meds do the thing! At bleast you have some time to rest up before hand. Get better!

Ouch:eek:

That's a nasty looking wound. Take care and I hope you heal quickly.

Dang it all,

I hope everything heals quickly Tom. Those bruises look painful!!

Denny

No worries. ;)

By the way, all, I had a little setback. I crashed pretty hard last night and tore myself up. I'm still game to try to complete the Century, assuming I'm out of the sling by then, but I can't guarantee I'll finish it. I WILL at least start it, and if I can't ride, I'll still be there to cheer you on and volunteer at the Aid Station for the Century. See my crash thread in Clyde's...:eek:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=416899

Bit of gore....warning!

The faster the bike, the harder the crash :p

JUst a reminder: Tomorrow is the deadline for the group rate at the Brickyard Crossing for the Team Stormcrowe rate......

JUst a reminder: Tomorrow is the deadline for the group rate at the Brickyard Crossing for the Team Stormcrowe rate......

Did I miss something? That is just for people from out of town right at the Motel. I dont want to miss a dinner or something.:twitchy:

I set it up for the folk coming in from out of town. I'm kind of trying to figure out about an after tour get together as well though. The after ride dinner, of course will have to be dutch treat.....

If I could afford to buy y'all dinner, I would, but I'm a starving college student. :p

Did I miss something? That is just for people from out of town right at the Motel. I dont want to miss a dinner or something.:twitchy:

I set it up for the folk coming in from out of town. I'm kind of trying to figure out about an after tour get together as well though. The after ride dinner, of course will have to be dutch treat.....

If I could afford to buy y'all dinner, I would, but I'm a starving college student. :p
You do have a White Castle in town, right? One per person!:thumb: