2 Days...

Yesterday RANS came through with a generous sponsorship and the use of a new Crank Forward Alterra. Thanks to Randy Schlitter for his support!

So much to do before we leave, and consequently not much time for riding. Hit the chiropractor a couple of times, and hopefully can get in with the massage therapist.

Hartford Insurance dropped the coverage on the support van and gave me 30 days to find another company. DISLIKE!!

6 days!!

Only 6 days until I hit the road and begin this adventure. I'm homesick already, but am sure will feel fine once I start riding every day. This will be as much of a mental/emotional challenge as a physical one. For one, I've never left my dog for more than a week!

Just kidding, of course I will miss my family, but looking forward to seeing them at the end of the ride. Now that's motivation!

Ron and Doug put the hitch on the Sprinter Thurs night, so now we have a bike rack. Spoke to Randy Schlitter of RANS Corporation and he said he would lend me a backup bicycle and donate some cash. Never know who'll you'll run into in the grocery store!

Rob Jones helped negotiate the purchase of Boulevard Brewery's's donation of a beer party and turned it into cash with the help of Paceline, Inc. Way to go!!!

Heading out for a training ride in the early am. Temps here have been in the 100's all week....oppressive.

Donation Update!

Today's donations are up to $1250. Please forward this blog to anyone you know who has been affected by Alzheimer's or would just like to support a fellow cyclist.

Heading out for another training ride. Lots of details to take care of before we leave.

Graphics on Sprinter Van!

Perfect Print of Russell did an excellent job designing and applying the vinyl graphics on van today. Thanks for all your hard work. In addition, Perfect Print has agreed to donate 1/2 the cost!

Klema's Apple Market of Russell contributed $ for the ride. Thanks John Birke!!

Today's Alzheimer's donations total $1055, a little over half-way. Please tell your friends, friends and co-workers about this ride and encourage them to donate. Even small donations add up.

Donations today total $1005! Keep it coming!

The vinyl graphics go on the support van Thursday and Perfect Print of Russell has agreed to donated 1/2 the cost. Thank you Kaylynn!

Just heard from Boulevard Brewing Company who have agreed to provide 4 cases of their beer to be auctioned off, with proceeds to go towards ride expenses. Must be able to pick-up in Kansas City, more details to come.

Many last minute details to be ironed out, but the suspense is building as I get nearer to the go date!

Please forward a link to this site to anyone you know who might be interested in sponsoring or donating directly to ALZStars.

Thanks!
~e

Very upsetting turn of events on RAAM, and right in my home state!


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Will be sure to have my SAG vehicle with me at all times. New Sponsors this week:

Nex-Tech/Rural Telephone
Livinity, Inc.
Revell Oil

This ride would not be possible without the support of these sponsors!

Biking Across Kansas

Just back from BAK 2010. What a blast. Got in over 550 miles and feel great. Picked up many bits of useful information regarding hydration, nutrition and muscle healing during the 8 day camp on wheels. Donations are up to $905! Just got a new sponsor this week. Nex-Tech has stepped up to the plate! A BIG thank you to Valerie Rule, Justin, and all the folks at Nex-Tech.

Came home to a box of goodies from Paceline Products. Two tires, lots of chamois butter, t-shirt, water bottle, and FRS. Thanks to Rob Jones for initiating the Paceline Products sponsorship!

Now the goal is to try to keep up some level of fitness I have built up over the last 8 days. Only about 4 weeks until the start of my ride....