What's It All About

Sunday, September 27th - We were suppose to ride into the eastern part of San Diego but with the weather report predicting 92 degree heat in that region the powers to be decided a coastal ride was in order up to the edge of Dana Point. I love this ride. The groups can stay together fairly well, no one gets lost, and it's a fast ride for 85 miles.


Within the first 10 miles or so two people hooked onto our group that were not a part of CAF. One was George Niotta who is raising funds for the YMCA by trying to ride 3000 miles in 30 days. His web page is http://www.ridefortheymca.com/. I was amazed by his story and encouraged to see others doing something on a bike to help benefit others.


The other person, I believe his name was Jeff, was riding for his son to raise funds for Hemoglobin disorders. He had just finished a 500 mile ride from San Fran to LA with about 20 other people. Another great story of passion and love.


What's it all about...it's about doing something for others. There are times when we all get caught up in our lives and focus on just what's in front of us. But if we pick our head up and look out the window we see a big world out there that we can have an effect on.


For me it's kind of spiritual. Helping others is the touch that brings us together. Cycling is my way of helping.


We're holding our fund raising event this Thursday, Oct 1st, in support of CAF and QMDC. There will be fantastic food and drink, a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, opportunity drawing and raffle. You can purchase tickets by clicking on the link on this page in the upper left hand corner.


Hope to see you there.