Randy and Sue Lindberg: I did a very special ride for my in-laws. My husband, Lance, is actually raising money for Huntsman Cancer Foundation for the LOTOJA bike race in honor of his step-mom, Sue, who is a breast cancer survivor (you can see his site at http://www.active.com/donate/lotoja08/cyclingforsusan). I'll have to admit it was my least favorite ride, but only because it was the most painful. But, since Sue has been through the wringer with cancer already it seemed fitting that she would deserve this heinous ride. My first mistake was to wait until 9 AM to leave. Not a good idea on 98 degree day. My first obstacle was Little Cottonwood Canyon. The top is about 26 miles from home. That was a real scorcher, but I'm not sure if it was as bad as my second obstacle, Big Cottonwood Canyon. There was essentially no breeze and no shade. Man that one hurt. The round trip was 85 miles (and ~8000 feet of vertical?). I squared off their donation on a nice breezy Saturday morning out to Redwood Road and up to North Salt Lake and back (15 miles). Thanks!
Nick & Dev Wilkinson: I had a blast on their 25 miles. I got up REALLY early and rode 25 miles before I got to work at 7:50 AM. I finally made my goal of averaging over 20 mph on my own! I rode West to Redwood Road then north until the road ends and circled back to work on 2100 South. Morning rides are the best.
Scott & Kelley Grandy: For my cousin, Scott, and his wife I took an early morning ride out to Hogle Zoo and back (6 miles). then realized if I hustled I could still ride out to work and be there on time (14 miles) so I did. Your donation also saved me a gallon of gas by motivating me to get some miles in to and from work. Thanks!
Lisa Bowman: Lisa was my dad's office manager, and is now my brother's manager (since he took over the practice) and has been very helpful promoting this fundraiser at the office. Her dad also died of liver cancer. She was incredibly helpful when my dad was sick and we all appreciate everything she did. To thank her for her donation I did a return trip from work, then long way (11 miles) and an additional round trip to work (14 miles). Thanks for everything Lisa!
Miles to date: 2013...I passed the 2000 mile mark this week!!
Hours in the saddle: 112 (OUCH!)
LOTOJA here we come! I am raising money to fight cancer in memory of my Dad. I am riding 1 mile for every dollar donated and want to keep donors up to date on where I rode my bike to thank them. You can donate at: http://www.active.com/donate/lotoja08/ELindbe76
In Memory of Arn B. Gatrell
1950-2006