Brian,

Congratulations.  A former colleague of mine got me involved in riding a
few years ago after my knees couldn't take the beating from running.  His
words of wisdom to me on my first ride " It doesn't matter how long it
takes you to finish a ride as long as you finish."

Four flats - that is a lot!  I've had two during a 100 mile ride and felt
snake-bit.  A good bike can make all of the difference especially riding
long distance.  You may pay more but you will find the money well spent
especially if you take up the sport.

If you decide to ride next year let me know - I might join you...

Bruce White, CRM, PMP
Virginia Beach, VA
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and the answers are simple.
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On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 6:07 PM, Records Management Email <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Aloha Listserv Friends!
>
> Just thought I'd share my final results from doing the ADA Tour de Cure
> bike ride this past Saturday...
>
> Despite the following happening to me on the Tour de Cure:
> - Got stuck in a rainstorm and got soaking wet during the 1st 15 miles
> - Had a bike accident occur in front of me, so I stopped to assist
> - Had severe leg cramps & had to take an extended break at a rest stop
> - Had 4 flat tires, which I had to stop and repair on the SAME tire (rear)
> - Had it "heat up" on the last 15 miles, so I ended the race totally
> dehydrated...(88 degrees & approx. 80% humidity)
>
> Nonetheless, I finished the ride as the LAST person to cross the
> line...But I HAD TO finish the ride because of the many folks on this
> Listserv who supported me and told me of their private stories of their
> battle with diabetes...
>
> I still hurt in some unmentionable ways, but...I'm still standing.  Dunno,
> if I'll do another ride like that without a "decent" and lighter bike.
>
>
>

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