WORLD AIDS DAY

World AIDS DAY.. Today, cyclists all over the world, commemorated the 27 years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This years’ ride will honor 2 year old Caleb Glover. While on vacation with his foster parents, this innocent little boy was not allowed to swim or use the shower at the park where they were to enjoy a vacation. Caleb is HIV PositiveUntil There’s A Cure is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS by raising awareness and funds for vaccine development, care services, and youth education through the sale of The Bracelet. For additional information about Until There’s A Cure please call 1-800-88-until or visit www.until.org. is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS by raising awareness and funds for vaccine development, care services, and youth education through the sale of The Bracelet. For additional information about Until There’s A Cure please call 1-800-88-until or visit www.until.org

Brian Hodes did a GREAT job in putting this event together. It’s amazing how many cyclists came out; of course this gets me anxious- I can not imagine the support of cyclists that will ride the 545 miles for AIDS LIFECYCLE.

I did not ride today (I needed to pick up my bike from the shop), but I went to support the event. Once again, these rides just get me going. I was able to talk to Sarah, JR, Brendan, Fred and other rides. Sharing stories with others, as to why we are doing the ride, or why we did the ride gets me more excited to be out there. I had a great conversation with Dorien. Russ, from the Discussion Forum had mentioned her to me. I was amazed that she has done this ride for 14 years. I believe that after my first ride, I will truly continue riding, until there is a cure! I am grateful to be part of this community. I will share some of the pictures I took of the event.

After the event, Brian was kind to let me borrow his bike trainer. That means, I need to get off my ass right now, and start training. I HAVE to go out on a ride next week (without any falls, okay maybe ONE!) I did pick up Ms. Jackson from the shop…. So it’s time to practice..