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On Sunday, I attended the San Francisco AIDSLifeCycle Kickoff Party.<\/p>\n
There was Shiv,<\/a> Ben Armstrong,<\/a> Mr. Rio, <\/a> American Cyclery – Tyson<\/a> Susan Parish<\/a> and many fellow cyclist, support crew, volunteers, and friends (Oprah Winfrey’s<\/a> presence was missed).<\/p>\n It’s such a wonderful thing to see the return cyclists- It gives me strength – It reconfirms that I’m not alone in my endeavor – And, it signifies “community.”<\/p>\n Since 1994, I have experienced life long changes within: my way of thought, my desires, and my circle of friends and family. I have broken the metatarsals of the right foot, the clavicle, the left fibia, the right tibia, and the right hand ring finger .. I’ve witnessed fellow cyclist: lose their place of residency, spend their last dime on a clif bar, dress in drag for sponsorships, overcome breast cancer, get on the wagon, and even train without a bike. Yet, through perserverence and discipline, we keep coming back. . . Elvis<\/a> “really is” in the building . . .<\/p>\n