Three weeks from today I will have completed the first day of "the ride". As the event approaches I am getting more and more anxious to hit the road. Unfortunately the weather in Michigan has not been cooperative at all. During a brief break in the winter weather I got a few rides in but not what I had hoped for. We spent last week at Hunting Island, S.C. and though the weather was less than ideal, I was able to do a lot of riding. In 7 days of riding I road 350 miles. On the 6th day I did a 101 mile ride in 6 hours. To participate in the tour I have to be able to demonstrate that I can do 100 miles in 5 - 6 hours of riding time. I was very pleased with my performance given the fact that I did it by myself (no opportunity for drafting, pace lines, etc.) and the weather was lousy (50 degrees, rain and 10 mph winds). This picture was taken at the conclusion of the ride and if I do say so myself, I think I look like I could go right out and do another 100 miles. I am quite confident that I am up to the challenge!
The fund raising is going well. We have currently raised close to $3500 for Special Olympics. Our goal is $7000, so if you have not yet done so log on and donate today:
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/jaycrane/jay-cranes-fundraising
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