Link to Mike's MS 150 mile bike ride support page

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=2633597&pg=personal&fr_id=14192

The MS Bay to Bay 150 mile bike ride is is in mid October, but it's never too early to make my bid for your support. No donation is too small or too large. The MS foundation is a very efficiently run organization and a very high percentage of your donation goes to finding a cure and supporting our friends and family that have MS. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support, Mike

First Ride and Goals for 2010

On Saturday, I went on a "warm-up" ride. I started from my house, which is at an elevation of 450' and rode to sea level just short of the the coast highway and back for a quick 20 miler. For a first ride, which included elevation changes, I was happy with the ride. Last week I invested in what I believe will change the way I ride this year. For the most part I was limited to coastal rides last year, which is nice, but really hurt me as far as training goes to be able to take on more "local rides" in San Diego county. Riding along the ocean is great, but there is an element of my riding that suffers without being able to climb. I bought a "compact crank set" at Performance Bike that was a deal too good to pass on, which should help me overcome both the physical and mental weaknesses of my rides. It worked out great on Saturday. The next challenge will come when I have to climb after riding for 50-60 miles. Our home sits on a hill, so on my way back is usually the hardest part of the climb. We will see, but initially the crank set worked as planned.

My 2010 goals include:
1. Finding time. Time has really been at a premium lately with new puppy, weather, kids sports and work related issues. There is really no excuses here. I just have to make time.

2. To ride 2000 miles this year. I'm off to a late start, but believe this is very attainable and might have to update if finding time becomes easier. I might have to update this goal if I find I'm riding more.

3. I will ride in the 2010 MS century + 50 again in October. It is actually about 150 miles. I'm looking for those outstanding sponsors that supported me last year in this endeavor. The ride was amazing in many ways, but most importantly was a huge motivating factor to get me back on my bike in 2009. In 2010 the MS ride does not conflict with the California Nascar race, so I'm ALL IN and ready for another great year in the saddle.

I'm looking for anyone who is interested in riding this year on weekends or weekday evenings once we get in to daylight savings...