This past Saturday, we rode 40 miles to Buda in the rain. There was a distinct cow stench in the air as we pedaled past miles of farmland. The horizon was a dreary watercolor. I remember thinking, my toes must be wrinkled. David cycled with me, which was really great. He’s an experienced cyclist and […]

The hills of Austin and I have came to an agreement that we have many differences. However, we have been working on settling them. Lately we carry conversations together. Well, in the beginning I did most of the talking. I would curse them and they would ignore me. Now it is more of a whisper […]

Since I have joined Texas 4000, I have entered a new incredible community of bikers, cancer survivors, and of course my team. I remember the idea of riding 30 miles was scary, now as a team we can finish 50 miles under 5 hours and have a good time later that evening. I mean its […]

As a newbie to biking, my first ride was definitely a challenge. However, I did not give up. Every time I felt tired or worn out, I would think about my dad and all the other people who lost their battle against cancer. I would think about people who are currently fighting cancer. I would […]

Hey everybody, I figure it’s about time I start blogging. Our 2012 team has started meeting by ourselves and with the 2011 team in order to learn the ropes. At the beginning of each meeting we have a time for “Why I ride…” dedications. I’ll probably be blogging about these dedications frequently because of the […]

Did I just step into the shower or what?! Three and a half hours later, I was soaking wet from head to toe with droplets of gray water splashed on my legs and arms. My helmet was dripping droplets and my feet were soaked in a mini lake generously created by the clouds. Valkeryie, my […]

I recently bought my one-way ticket back from Anchorage. As I was sitting at my computer looking at flights, I felt a surrealism come over me. Is my ride really this close? As of today there are only 102 days until I push the first pedal of my journey. A one-way ticket. There’s only one […]

While volunteering at the Austin Marathon this weekend, I discovered a new type of superhero: the marathon runner. What amazed me about these runners is how much energy they have. First off, I think their stamina is pretty admirable. But more than their physical strength, I was amazed at how many of them cheered us, […]

‘It came like electricity, it came from every fiber, from his fingertips to his toes. It came as a broad water comes through a gorge. He called on it all.’ -Norman Harris on Jack Lovelock’s finishing kick in the 1936 1500m You influence someone everyday, be extraordinary.

The series premiere of a new television show is also known as the pilot episode. It is an early step in the development of a television series, much like pilot lights or pilot studies serve as precursors to the start of larger activity. Since this is my first blog as a Texas 4000 for Cancer […]