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10 hours before riding out for my shot at 100 miles. I am thinking of my family, friends and supporters. I am thinking of those who offer me words of encouragement and thanks. I know you are with me when I line up tomorrow morning. I could not do this without you.
I have said this many times before and cannot say it often enough, thank you so much.
Special thanks to my wonderful wife Karen and daughter Jaclyn. Your help and support during my time when I was off riding and not around is time that we can’t get back but I know you know this is worthwhile. I love you both very much.
So here are some highlights from La Crosse in pictures and words. Enjoy and I look forward to sending you updates tomorrow when I can.
The Illinois Chapter ride team.
My hotel room door poster from a JDRF Youth Ambassador.
The La Crosse Center, JDRF headquarters
Some shots of my room at the GrandStay. It is actually a very nice place with really fast internet…for those who needed to work today 
It has a kitchen and everything….nice.
At the fundraising event for JDRF at my home we raised over $900! That is HUGE and I thank everyone who attended and donated and participated in the 50/50 raffle. Also, special thanks to Robin Buckles, the Winner of the 50/50 raffle who generously took her winnings and donatated them back to JDRF. The actual total pot was about $300 and her take would have been $150. Thank you Robin!
My thanks list includes:
Organizing/Cooking/Helping
- My amazing wife, Karen
- My beautiful daughter, Jaclyn
- My neice Megan
- My other “daughter” Rachel
Sponsor
- Solution Space Technologies for supporting the purchase of food and beverage.
Attendees:
- Mary Dooley
- Sharon Dooley
- Terry and Mary Ann Flannery
- Dan Hamilton
- Walter and Beth Williams
- Jack and Jennifer Hamilton
- Ron Kasper
- Robin Buckles
- Jack Lewis
- Jason and Cheryl Dollas
- Dave and Tina Barr
- Karen and Don Seller
What a stroke of luck. I thought it was going to rain most of today but caught a break. Got out for a ride. It was pretty windy for half the ride and encountered some closed roads due to flooding but overall nice (but humid…ick)
Hi everyone,
This past week, training-wise, was a bit of a bust. On the road for work through late Wednesday, bike in the shop til late Thursday and nothing but rain on Friday and Saturday makes this week a total bust. On another front, the support continues to roll in and I am very appreciative of all the support.
Today is set to focus on getting prepped for the July 31st fundraiser. Very exciting stuff! I hope you can make it. Let me know if you need more information.
Have a great week.
Craig
It is really hot out today but Jason and I did over 20+ miles. The readout doesn’t say it because I turned it off at a certain point and turned it back on later. Ooops
10. Thou shalt not take the name of Eddie Merckx in vain.
9. Thou shalt be screamed at by one Grewal or another.
8. Thou shalt be screwed by one cycling federation or another.
7. Thou shalt have your bike destroyed and luggage lost by airlines.
6. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor=’s bike swag.
5. Thou shalt pee in a cup eventually.
4. Thou shalt be thrashed, trashed, crashed and smashed by someone younger and stronger than you.
3. Thou shalt wear your helmet (and Road ID ) on every ride.
2. Thou shalt not touch thy front brake while negotiating off-camber switchback turns.=
1. Thou shalt crash and look like a fool sooner or later
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Whatever happened on my recent ride was a bit of a fluke.
12 miles? Really? Got really light headed and dizzy. Call Rider Support. Note to self…stop the supplements.