Crankees
Sorry its been so long since last reaching out. Been getting hammered at work before, during and after the Lake Tahoe Ride.
In this EMail I will cover wrap up of Lake Tahoe, Crankee update, lead in to the Death Valley Ride and the next training ride so please read thru to the end.
Lake Tahoe was a blast. It was an honor to be one of 18 coaches riding along side 200 JDRF Riders (among 1600 Tour de Tahoe riders). Our Crankees Angelo Gurino, Joe Mure & Chris Barker rode brave & true, and accomplished what they set out to do (and they had fun too). The course, views and vistas of Lake Tahoe cannot be matched. JDRF raised (I think) $800k. I'd call that a success.
Two of our Crankees have been pretty this season. Angelo Gurino & Joe Mure have been organizing/hosting/sponsoring fundraising events since early spring: There was the JDRF Queens Walk; joint NYFAC/JDRF Howard Beach Bike Ride; as Lake Tahoe Ride participants; the burlesque night at Tiro a Segno this past weekend (Diane & I were there and it was a scream); and coming up in December, their Little North Pole event. Angelo & Joe don't seem to tire. I applaud them for all their efforts.
For Death Valley (Oct 18th), we have 3 riders participating: Lisa Schalop; Lee Schalop; & Michael Mason. Thank you for your fundraising efforts and best of luck on the most dramatic (my opinion) of rides. We wish you the best. In quick succession following Death Valley is the Hincapie Grand Fondo in Greenville; the penultimate Nashville Ride; and wrapping up the season on November 24th, Tucson.
There will be training rides both Saturday and Sunday this weekend September 20th & 21st.
I will lead Saturday's ride up 9w to Nyack (meet at west 122nd street and Riverside at 8 am; NJ side of the GWB at 8:35 am). As I am riding a bit hurt, the pace may be off for Saturday.
Sunday, Jeff will lead a ride up to Rockland Lake Park, or perhaps to Stoney Point. Expect more miles and a more lively pace. Departure from NJ side of GWB at 8:30 am.
That's it for now; let me know if you have any questions.
Please post any questions & RSVP on the Crankee Google Group: