The time between now and Sunday at 4am when I awaken for the ride are probably going to be a blur...
But just wanted to jot down one last post.
First of all, you can send me messages while I'm on the road at:
http://experience.aidslifecycle.org/2008/support/
(I'm rider #2285)
Second - check my home page during the next week to see if I've added any audio recordings from the road. I'll be calling in via pay phone periodically, and leaving messages that you can access at:
http://www.aidslifecycle.org/2285
Just scroll down a bit to the "gabcast" window.
Third - there is no third. But I want to add that I will be flying on the wings of support of everyone who has been here for me over the last 6 months, since I made it public that I would be participating in ALC. The experience of training and fund raising has made this already one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I have felt so many changes mentally and physically occur in my body, and how I relate to the world. It makes the actual event (which starts in 2 days) just the icing on the cake. I am so excited to undertake my first bicycle tour of California, taking in the sights and scenes of the landscape from SF to LA. I will ride as many of the 545 miles as I can, while remembering that I am mortal. I vow to strike the balance between a healthy sense of pushing myself, yet avoiding injury. I am not afraid to get on the "sag wagon" if necessary. I want to remember this event for the joys and challenges, not by the physical therapy that I inflicted upon myself by not respecting my personal limits. I am also open to the possibility of completely surprising myself and riding more miles than I expect possible. From where I sit now in this chair, nervously typing away on my last work day before the event, I am ready to mount my trusty steel horse, and get on the road!
Send me a message while I'm on the road, if you feel so inspired. And be sure to check out my audio broadcasts all next week. I'll try to represent some of the spirit and culture of the event I'll be participating in.
Also, http://aidslifecycle.typepad.com/ will have photos and info updated daily, as well.
With Gratitude,
Alex
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You have prepared with conscience. Now your spitit will carry you...or the 'sag wagon'. When I picture the thousands of people participating in various ways, I think, "That's a lot of heart(s)" for a meaningful cause. Mount your steel horse Monday and ride for the cure.(Don't hesitate to visit the massage tent!)Safe travels Lex. ILUM
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