{"id":6782,"date":"2005-06-25T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2005-06-25T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ynottony.com\/ynot\/aidslifecycle-day-7-ventura-to-los-angeles-60-4-miles\/"},"modified":"2015-03-21T03:33:28","modified_gmt":"2015-03-21T03:33:28","slug":"aidslifecycle-day-7-ventura-to-los-angeles-60-4-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ynottony.com\/ynot\/aidslifecycle-day-7-ventura-to-los-angeles-60-4-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"AIDSLifecycle – Day 7 – Ventura to Los Angeles – 60.4 miles"},"content":{"rendered":"

The last stage of the ride was over in minutes (laugh). Riding 60.4 miles, it was a breeze. But, let’s not speak of the route. .. . ..<\/p>\n

Let’s speak of how “so many individuals gathered to work together for one intention.”<\/p>\n

Let’s speak of how “many people put off kindness like putting off a diet” ..yet, 1,618 cyclist and 400 crew didn’t sit on their asses (this week). …..<\/p>\n

It was the medics, the sponsors (who I’ve nickled and dimed), the family, Jane Elizabeth Evenson<\/p>\n

Photography,<\/a> Mike’s Bikes – Sausalito,<\/a> the cheerleaders, the bike techs, DJ “Fresh Freddy,” the gear teams, the yoga teachers, the bike security, the motorcycle crew, “Tiger Honey Pot” – the band, the caterer, the logistics team, the safety team, The San Francisco AIDS Foundation,<\/a> the DFL Cycling Team, Spill Kincaid – The Goat in the Tower, <\/a>Brooke Thorton – Manicaretti – Italian Food Importer,<\/a>The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center,<\/a> Jamie Mastin & Tad Natwick – Fat Tire Beer,<\/a> Soulcraft,<\/a> Adrea Stern – Satori Yoga Studio, <\/a> Tyson – American Cyclery, <\/a> Kyle, Jens, Norwegian Cruisliner – Tom, Woody, Tyson, Jim, Drew, Jason C., Jane, Helen, Housemate Rabiah, Shanghi Thunder, Sonya, Iyengar Yoga Teacher – Mary Friedland, Mr. Rio, Shiv, Woody, Cannondale,<\/a> Powerhouse – San Francisco, <\/a>my mother, your mother, Ginger, “The Angels,” Lisa Hines – Bella Cucina Catering, <\/a> Julie Ashby, Leslie Abraham – Clif Bar, <\/a>Ciara, Mary Hogan, Black Rock – Ireland, In & Out Burger – Ventura, Donald, Carl’s Jr. – Paso Robles, “The Unoffical Pitstop” – Mondecito, The Farm – Santa Cruz, Boudin Catering – San Francisco, <\/a>Uncle Michael, and then some …..that made this whole thing happen.<\/p>\n

And me, I’m in for the long haul. And, I’ll be right back out there next year!<\/p>\n

World History is a reflection of the actions, thoughts, and words of Human Beings …<\/p>\n

So as you go through your daily routine ..think of what is important ..and then …DO IT!<\/p>\n

And if you can’t come up with something to do ….give me a call.<\/p>\n


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Two blocks from the finish, I was joined by my cycling mentor, CAT-2 Cyclist, Kyle. As we approached the finish line, Kyle and I cycled “arm & arm” (my hand on his shoulder\/ his hand on my shoulder) to the finish. . .. .<\/p>\n

And, as we crossed the finish line, I heard the sound of a Cow Bell. And, a loud cow bell it was ……And holding the cow bell was my number one fan!<\/p>\n

Beating last year’s record, my number one fan had arrived at the Wadsworth Theater Grounds at 8:00am. She unpacked her folding chair, read her book, had a little snack, ..and waited patiently …..<\/p>\n

Each year, my number one fan:<\/p>\n

1. Sponsors a one night stay at the Marriot Hotel.
2. Places a 6 pack of Fat Tire Beer & a vegetarian burrito in my hotel room.
3. Comes to the finish line.<\/p>\n


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Thank you Mrs. Eason!<\/p>\n

And, to my surprise, as I stepped into my LAX Marriot Hotel room, I found a gift. Tad Natwick, Los Angeles Beer Ranger, New Belgium Brewing Co., dropped off a case of “Fat Tire beer.” Fat Tire Beer Rocks! Support the beer that supports relieving the suffering of others ….<\/p>\n


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