Originally Posted by
Longfemur
Don't you think it would be somewhat selfish to not give blood just because you ride a bike? If you're concerned, just don't give any before the big ride.
Actually, I was thinking the same thing. It's pretty easy to schedule donations around race schedules. I stopped donating whole blood until my doctor gives me the okay in regards to my anemia, but I plan on trying to donate platelets or plasma once she does.
But in the long run...saving a life vs. having a really good bike ride....you'd hope saving a life would come first.