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The route was from Lebanon to Springboro to
Franklin to Poastown to Germantown to Farmersville to Camden to Houston Woods
and finally into Oxford.
It was definitely a challenge!!! There were
alot of good little hills. The weather was absolutely beautiful, alittle cold in
the morning but ok once pedaling. Most of the roads were very familiar and that
helps when riding b/c then you are not to concerned about missing a turn.
The extra 25-mile loop was a real challenge, it
was hillyer (is that a word) than the rest of the course. The first day there
were about 30+ riders to take the extra 25-mile loop...the second day I was the
first one on the list and after I checked back in I think there were only 5
other riders...bunch of slackers!
The second day I kicked butt, I got in with a
few "trains"(bunch of riders in line) and was cracking some good speeds around
20-23mph. Started at 7:30 and completed around 3:30, not really taking any
breaks other than to use the bathroom and get water.
I feel pretty good, didn't hurt
anything.
The second ride is this weekend July 19-20,
from London OH to Kings Island...only 75miles per day
though.
I would like to thank everyone who donated. So
far I have $2236.
You can still donate and I
also need donations for my second
ride(its a different MS chapter and ride so there is a $200min
donation).
If you still would like to donate please click
on the link below.
Here are some pictures:
Before: (it was a mass start...spent first
1/2hour passing everyone)
 Halfway at Oxford: (standing up, trying to give
my butt a break)
 Finish Line: (struggling on that last
hill...body is aching...one last ummppphhh)
 Finish Line: (cool little
arch)
 Finish Line: (aaahhhh...no more
pedaling...where is the hot tub???)
 Done!!!: (after 200miles, gotta take a
snooze...still feels like I am pedaling)
 If your email program won't view this email, I
also have a web page started http://home.cinci.rr.com/butterconnection.
To sponsor me look for the "To Sponsor Me:" link below Thanks Stan The Man
Please join me in supporting the National MS Society's mission to end the devastating effects of MS. You can support me by clicking the link below and making a secure online epledge. Thank you - together we can make a difference! To sponsor
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