Casper Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yup. I quit smoking (six days so far) and signed up for the 50-mile Pelotonia ride. Pending training and fundraising, I'm hoping to up that to the 100-mile ride. For me, I couldn't think of better motivation to quit smoking than my son and adding years we'll spend together. Add to that helping fund the research that will one day lead to a cure for cancer, and it's a win win. For those not familiar with Pelotonia, it's a great organization. The charity itself is sponsor funded, meaning 100% of the money raised by folks like you and I goes directly to cancer research at The James Cancer Research Center. For my part, I'm cycling 50 (maybe more) miles and trying to raise more than $1200. Even better, my employer will match whatever I raise. Below is the link to my rider page. If you can throw a couple bucks towards my goal, sweet. If not, that's cool too. https://www.mypelotonia.org/riders_profile.jsp?MemberID=184453 For anyone else riding in this year's Pelotonia, post up your rider pages and why you're riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1647545493 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Good job Ben.. My next major task is to quit smoking. Good luck with the Pelotonia ride!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Good job Ben.. My next major task is to quit smoking. Good luck with the Pelotonia ride!! Thanks man. It's been a decade and a half since I started smoking, and around a decade since I last rode a bicycle. Promises to be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Rode last year and a formoer long time smoker myself. Good for you man and good luck. The ride was a blast. Unfortunately I can't make it out this year. I will again in the future for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 With a little bit of training you will have no problem doing 50 Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Post in my pelotonia thread and ill update it...and come train with us...theres a 630 ride from hoover tomorrow (every wednesday) and a little faster one from new albany elementary thursday at 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Good for you. I ride with a few past smokers ad they are great riders. It is amazing how your body can heal itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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