Donegal

There are those that look for good causes to support and those that think they are above it all. It takes all types.

I have ridden and raced in charity sponsored events whenever possible and I believe in the cause. I have seen 10 times the carnage from the supposedly "experienced" riders pushing each other down the road at 20+ mph, trying to wear each other out, even if there are only a few of them.

Most charity rides contain lots of rookies.............Good............Our sport is lacking in new blood all the time. Most of these folks are riding slowly and talking, not pushing a wheel 6" in front of them.

It is this elitist mentality, usualy carried by club rider wannabes who think they are better than they really are. I only ride with people of my "skill level". I equate that back to the sandbox where you only play with your own friends and when you get mad, take your toys and go home.

I believe all charity rides serve a purpose, be it exposure, money (there's not much money in cycling, folks), or even just the fellowship that is so lacking for the average cyclist. In my neck of the woods, many bike shops don't even sponsor rides because of liability and traffic issues. Cycling was a fringe sport back before the "Lance Effect" and in America, I saw it sliding back when he retired. Parts became more scarce, I saw fewer riders and most events were not televised. Cycling is one of my hobbies and since I enjoy it, I want the sport to grow and flourish.

Some of you guys, seriously need to get a life.

johnny99

Just make sure that your charity money actually goes to the charity instead of to event expenses. If the promoter is taking a percentage of the proceeds, it may be much more efficient to just pay the minimum entry fee and then write a separate check directly to the charity. Some for-profit event promoters give less than half the proceeds to the charity. The best events usually the low-budget ones that are run entirely by volunteers.

And don't ask people you barely know at work for money to pay for your vacation. And especially do not ask people who work for you.

Salmosebago

No, not saying they are the most efficient method. I guess the most efficient would be for all my supporters to walk in to DFCI and simply cut them a check. However, seeing as most wouldn't do that, I guess I've done SOME good. FWIW - 100% of funds raised by the PMC go directly to DFCI. That's fairly "efficient" if you ask me. That fits with my "world view" just fine.

I've lost a number of relatives to cancer, will likely die of it myself, and I still don't feel compelled to get involved in these things

Nothing against you Bah, but that is something I don't get. Your mileage may vary. Peace.

hemprider

A whole food diet high in minerals, vitamins and low glycemic fruits. You can cure anything with the right diet, blindly criticize me all you want I could really care less what you think or do

StupidlyBrave 

Then why the caustic posts?

msincredible

There's no diet that can possibly cause those beta cells to re-grow after being destroyed by the immune system.