{"id":6647,"date":"2008-06-01T11:32:00","date_gmt":"2008-06-01T11:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ynottony.com\/ynot\/aidslifecycle-2008\/"},"modified":"2015-03-21T03:33:00","modified_gmt":"2015-03-21T03:33:00","slug":"aidslifecycle-2008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ynottony.com\/ynot\/aidslifecycle-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"AIDSLifecycle 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With less than 72 hours before my departure on a journey of a lifetime – Aidslifecycle<\/a> 2008. I have set myself up for success.<\/p>\n

My weeky yoga classes<\/a> have been canceled (in my absence).
I’ve went through the proper protocol to secure time off from Sports Basement<\/a>.
In preparation for the Aidslifecycle Event, I’ve completed 6 months of bike rides<\/a>.
I’ve provided my #1 Fan<\/a> with the logistics to meet me at the finish line.
I’ve resent the invitation to Oprah Winfrey<\/a>.
I’ve reviewed my Aidslifecycle Packing list<\/a>.
And in five more minutes, I will have reserved a return flight from Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

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Yet the “little man in my head” begins to speak . .. And if I listen to him, I could become afraid – afraid of something that’s coming and\/or afraid of something that could happen. Yet instead, I will simply maintain a state of pratyahara and remain in the present moment.<\/p>\n

On 01 June 2008, AT 6:30AM., along with 3,000 of my cycling buddies, I will proudly take part in my 10 consectutive \/ 11th bike trek from San Francisco to Los Angeles. And as I ride those 545 miles, I will concentrate on the “kumbaka<\/a>” of the breath and give thanks to all who have supported my efforts.<\/p>\n

Many thanks to Fat Tire Beer<\/a>, the San Francisco Police Officer’s Association<\/a>, KFOG<\/a>, Bella Cucina Catering<\/a>, Soulcraft Bikes<\/a>, American Cyclery<\/a>, Mike’s Bikes,<\/a> Sports Basement<\/a>, MY #1 Fan, and all the individuals who made this possible. Without you, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to support the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.<\/p>\n

See ya in a week – with lots of pictures and stories to tell (smile).
Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
tony
http:\/\/ynottony.com<\/p>\n


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Opening Ceremonies<\/h2>\n

Sunday, June 1, 2008<\/b><\/p>\n

Cow Palace
2600 Geneva Ave
Daly City, CA 94014<\/p>\n

For complete information regarding Opening Ceremonies, please see the <\/strong>Let’s Ride<\/strong> document<\/a> [5,089K, 20-page PDF]. Please read it as it will give you lots of tips and tricks to make Orientation Day, Opening Ceremonies and Closing Ceremonies go smoothly.<\/p>\n