Hey everyone!

Sorry its been such a while that updated the blog. Classes were in full swing by the end of the semester, and it was all i could do but grit my teeth and hold on!

The good news is that I'm only required 10 more credit hours before I graduate w/ my BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas! Doesn't even really feel real to me saying it...

With horns on the mind, I want to wish our boys in Pasadena the best of luck (and that if they lose, they might not want to come home for a bit...)

Ok, down to brass tacks. I've been tossing the idea around for about a month or so, and I wanted to see what you the readers thought about it. For those of you that don't follow biking culture, bike messengers in metropolitan cities like New York or San Francisco ( and even our very own ATX! ) have an interesting way in marking their bikes to distinguish them from others using something called spoke cards. I've included a picture below:

They're usually nothing more that just laminated paper slips with clever sayings/pictures/whathaveyou and give riders a chance to put some interesting flare on the bike. So here's what I propose:

I've emailed or written those of you that were kind enough and able to donate, and many of you have acknowledged that there is someone you wish for me to ride for. I have every single name of everyone that is to come w/ me on the ride to this point, but to show to the world that they are coming w/ me, I am suggesting "Spoke Cards for Cancer". These spoke cards will allow those that see our bikes to see those of whom you and I love that have suffered from cancer. If you're interested in having me bring someone along the ride w/ me in this fashion, please email me (address is at the bottom). I just want to do as much as I can for everyone that has helped me and the rest of the team so far, and this is what I've been able to come up with.

Happy holidays everyone! I'm sending my best and jolliest!

Email: acking@mail.utexas.edu