2 Weeks to Go, and Things Not to Miss...

Hello Everyone,

 

We are less than two weeks away from riding!

 

Here are some things that allow everyone to keep up with the ride from home:

 

1. I will be updating pics and writing from the road.  You can check out everything at http://timothymalt.blogspot.com.

2. The AIDS Lifecycle website will be updating from the road as well.  Go to www.aidslifecycle.com, and click "Experience the Ride".  Pics and videos will be posted each day.

 

Here are some helpful hints for first time riders, and those considering in future years:

 

1. Never miss Rest Stop 4.  EVER.
2. Wear and reapply sunblock.  It sucks, but you just have to.
3. Day 1 - there will be strawberries handed out.  Eat them, as they will be the most delicious berries you've ever experienced.
4. Day 2 - there is a bridge that crosses a river after the water stop.  Jump in the river.
5. Day 3 - Wait in line at Bradley for the cheeseburgers.  It helps the school, and they are also the best burgers ever.
6. Day 4 - This is a tough day, but push through the crosswinds.  They turn into tailwinds.
7. Day 5 - Wear red.
8. Day 6 - Stop for ice cream, but do not go back for seconds.  You still have a lot of mileage to cover.
9. Day 7 - Enjoy everything.  The dolphins, the army base, the ride along the beach, and the welcome to LA party.

And lastly...

 

    10. Take everything in.  You will be happy, sad, cranky, joyful, tearful, sore and smiling.

 

Many thanks to everyone who has already donated.  If you haven't and you want to help, go to http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/timothymaltjr.  If you are writing a check, there is a form on that site, but mail the check to me.  It's past the deadline, and I will take it with me to California.

 

Many thanks!

 

-Tim

 

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Timothy M. Alt, Jr.

http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/timothymaltjr