Unfortunately, I have encountered some unexpected knee problems so I had to take a full week off from riding and scale back my mileage considerably to make sure I can still ride the big one. I hope you will all understand if I have to finish your miles after the race.
Fish Tech Outfitters: So I decided to ask my Dad's favorite fishing store if they would like to contribute. They were very kind and accepted the invitation. I rode up to the top of Emigration and back to thank them for their donation (25 miles).
Shane & Anna Sanders and family: Anna is my oldest sister and just had her 4th kid a few weeks ago. I rode out to Centerville, then stopped by her place in Bountiful on the way home to say hi to her, her 3 little boy, and their new "girl baby" (as the boys call her) to start with (60 miles). I also rode out to work, and to the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon (until I ran into road construction, arghh), then decided to head back home along Wasatch Blvd (40 miles). Thanks for your support guys!
Allison (Gatrell) Calder: Okay, she was a Gatrell when she donated, but my baby sister just got married yesterday and is now a Calder. Just the 2 of us had to get married without our dad there. She was sweet and made a donation even in the midst of all of her wedding planning. I did a Mellow Mondays Emigration Canyon ride to thank her for her donation. (25 miles)
Bob & Kathy Mendenhall: The Mendenhalls were a huge part of my family's life when my Dad was sick. Bob was the bishop of our ward and spent many hours with my Dad in his last few weeks. I'm especially glad Kathy is still with us after a close call with her health recently. It means a lot to have their support. To thank them, I rode 2 work trips (26 miles), did a one-way trip to work then to my Mom's house by Big Cottonwood (for my sister's wedding shower, 20 miles), and lastly rode up and over Emigration Canyon and Big Mountain to the East Canyon Resort and back (55 miles). Thanks for your support!
Training Miles to Date: 3,442
Hours in the Saddle: 193 hours (yes, that's over 8 days)
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