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By the cold morning of Day 6, one can be assured that one will complete “every mile of this journey.”<\/p>\n

The beginning of the route started with a low grade hill. (I love ‘low grade’). Therefore, I charged up the hills like a bat out of hell. I rode a 45 mile non-stop to lunch. (However, that may not have been wise).<\/p>\n

As I ate my lunch, I noticed . . I was “tired.” So, I swallowed 2 clif shots, finished off my Cylo Max, and positioned myself in Setubandha Sarvangasana. <\/p>\n

A short time later, I drank two bottles of water, thanked Boudin Catering for the wonderful lunch, and mounted my bike. <\/p>\n

Soon after mile 54.2, I saw it! I saw one of the most beautiful things. I saw a sign that said “ice cream.” I saw a sign that said “strawberries.” I saw a sign that said “water.” I HAD ARRIVED!<\/p>\n

The Santa Barabara Unofficial PitStop in Montecito!
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Besides being a beautiful stretch of the West Coastline, Santa Barbara\/Montecito is the home of the “Santa Barbara Unofficial Pit-Stop.”<\/p>\n

Each Year, the locals of Santa Barbara gather and create their own “unofficial” pit stop for the AIDS Life Cycle Cyclist & Crew. There you can find: chocolate bars, strawberries, homemade ice cream, corndogs, twinkies, coco cola, and then some.. …It’s fabolous! ALL YOU CAN EAT! GRATIS!<\/p>\n

Yet, has anyone seen Oprah Winfrey?<\/a><\/p>\n

As I ate my strawberries and homemade ice cream, I asked several Montecito residents: “Where is Oprah Winfrey?<\/a>?”<\/p>\n


\"Tony<\/a><\/p>\n


\"Local<\/a><\/p>\n


\"Local<\/a><\/p>\n

Responses:
1. Oprah Winfrey is not here.
2. That’s a funny question. . . . .
3. Can I be in the picture?
4. Great Idea!
5. Who’s Oprah?<\/a>
6. Oprah Winfrey can be found shopping in the local Montecito Vons.<\/p>\n

As I left Montecito, I thought:
“Imagine … How wonderful and empowering it would be .. . .. “<\/p>\n

1. To have Harpo Productions produce a show about the fundraising organizations of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation:<\/p>\n

* AIDS LifeCycle
* SSF AIDS WALK ,
* National AIDS Marathon<\/p>\n

2. To have Oprah ride with and\/or sponsor “a cycling team of diverse backgrounds in the fight against the AIDS Pandemic -Team “O”.<\/p>\n

3. To see 1,500 cyclists cycling down the Montecito \/ Santa Barbara Coast line wearing jerseys that say . . ” Harpo Productions ” . . . .<\/p>\n

4. To have Oprah Winfrey speak about AIDS in America at the AIDS LifeCycle Closing Day Ceremonies in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

5. To invite Oprah Winfrey to participate in any way that she can . . ..<\/p>\n

Similar to Tracy Chapman’s involvement with AIDS Life Cycle #3 – 2004, the acknowledgement and presence of Oprah Winfrey in AIDS Life Cycle #5 – 2006 would provide indescribable benefits for the success of the AIDS Life Cycle Event, AIDS Awareness, AIDS Education, AIDS Services, and AIDS Research.<\/p>\n

“Through the power of media, Oprah Winfrey has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world. As supervising producer and host of the top-rated, award-winning The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey has entertained, enlightened and uplifted millions of viewers for the past two decades. Oprah Winfrey’s accomplishments as a television pioneer, producer, publisher, educator and philanthropist have established Oprah Winfrey as one of the most respected and admired public figures today. “<\/p>\n


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It’s five minutes that could change the world.
An Invitation to Harpo Productions & Oprah Winfrey<\/a><\/p>\n

As I arrived in Ventura, I had to remember to take a “longer exhalation to calm the mind.” Why?<\/p>\n

It was time for my 8 ride tradition of:
1. Visiting Ventura’s “IN & OUT Burger”
2. Planting my ass on the beach of Ventura.
2. Eatting 2 Cheeseburgers & 2 Fries and drinking a “FAT TIRE BEER!” (before my 4:00pm dinner.<\/p>\n


\"Tony<\/a><\/p>\n

However, (as the “bike tech bitch”), I had to accomidate the volunteer bike techs. Therefore, I went to In & Out Burger. I purchased 6 cheeseburgers and 2 fries. I delivered 4 cheeseburgers (gratis) to the four bike techs. And then, I went to the beach.<\/p>\n

That evening, I sat at the beach with my cycling mentor, Kyle Rich and laughed about the past 6 days of the journey. And, I looked very forward to tomorrow and seeing my mother at the finish line.<\/p>\n


\"Cycling<\/a><\/p>\n


\"Tony<\/a><\/p>\n

As we returned to the campsite, I checked in with my bike techs. And one bike tech informed me that he didn’t receive a “double double no onions.” So, I proceeded back to IN & OUT Burger and purchased 3 Cheeseburgers and 1 Double Double NO Onions. <\/p>\n

Later that evening, it was time for the Candle Light Vigil.<\/p>\n


\"Candle<\/a><\/p>\n

Today’s Route: Lompoc to San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura, CA. – 84.1 miles<\/p>\n

Route Hours: 6:30am to 7:00pm.<\/p>\n

Today’s Weather:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
High: Upper 60’s
Low: Mid 50’s
Humidity: Semi-sticky 68%
Winds: W or WSW 4 -12 mph.
Uv Factor: Moderate to High<\/p>\n

Rest Stop 1 – 15.1 miles
Rest Stop 2 – 24.2 miles
Lunch – 45.0 miles
Rest Stop 3 – 54.2 miles
Water Stop – 67.7 miles
Rest Stop 4 – 74.8 miles<\/p>\n

Entertainment:
Video Clips from 4-6 Subaru Presentation – Candlelight Vigil<\/p>\n

Breakfast Menu:
Spinach, Muschroom & Feta Cheese Frittata
Grilled Ham
Home Fries
Assorted Melons
Corn Bread
Yogurt & Granola
Oatmeal<\/p>\n

Lunch Menu:
Turkey Havarti on Sourdough Roll
Italian Primavera with Smoked Mozzarella
Orzo Feta Salad
Assorted Chips
Apple or Pear
Peanut Butter Cookie<\/p>\n

Dinner Menu:
Chicken Chirachua with Conbread & green chili stuffing, smothered in enclilada sauce
Spicy Flank Steak
Green Chili Enchiladas
Purple Cabbage Slaw
Refried Beans
Santa Fe Rice
Flour Tortillas and Salsa
Chocolate Cake<\/p>\n

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<\/span>\"Iyengar<\/p>\n

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