Saturday, February 19, 2011

Wonderful Weather Weekend!

Micah back in the saddle today
Caleb's First time on two wheels!
Eli at Huntersville Business Park
Today was a great cycling day all around!  This morning I took Eli to the Huntersville Business Park for a little riding.  I enjoyed the morning.  I got to interrogate him on the way over about everything I could think about for Cycle to the Sea.  I was also impressed with his effort out there on the first time that he has ridden this year.  That will be a great place for me to take Micah sometime to ride.

When I got home Micah and Caleb were ready to go riding.  I was determined that Caleb would start riding today on just two wheels.  I had read an article on sheldonbrown.com about teaching children to ride.  Following that method, he was up on two wheels in just minutes.  He took a pretty hard spill once, but was ready to go again.  This was Micah's first ride this year and he clocked about five miles.  I am looking forward to more of this beautiful weather!!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Fund Raising Goal Met!

Today was a very happy day in this journey. As the emails rolled in, my fund raising topped the goal to be able to participate in the Cycle to the Sea. Now the fun of just getting on the bike and riding can begin. It speaks volumes of our friends, co-workers, and family how everyone has come through to help with the fund raising. I am thankful and appreciative of EVERY donation. Your contribution along with all the others have made this ride a reality for me. I also speak on behalf of the staff at ASAP and the recipients of their programs to say thank you. Some of you have told me that you wish you could give more or that it wasn't much, I want to assure you that every gift makes a difference, everyone working together is what makes this a success.

I am also looking forward to the group rides that may start this weekend. I am excited to meet some of the others that are crazy enough to do this with me. One last note, as of today, Eli is a little over half way on his fundraising. If you would like to make a donation to ASAP, please go to the web page listed below and make the donation on behalf of Eli. I would like to get his done quickly also!

Eli's Fundraising Page