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That's right folks, I rode 50 miles yesterday in Pelotonia and I didn't die! Woo!

Big kudos to all the volunteers, and special thanks to the motorcyclists from here and BMC who chatted with me along the way. Gotta say, that was awesome and it was great seeing you all out there.

Here are a few pics:

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Yeah, that guy really rode 50 miles on his BMX bike.

It really was an awesome event, and I highly encourage anyone and everyone to sign up and do it next year. I'm a slow, 30-something, out of shape, beer drinking, sometimes smoking, pathetic excuse for a bicyclist and made it just fine. In fact, next year I'm planning to go for the 100 miles.

If anyone is still interested in throwing a couple bucks towards my rider page, feel free. I believe were still raising money until sometime in October. Every dollar helps, and Limited Brands matches every dollar I raise. -- https://www.mypelotonia.org/riders_profile.jsp?MemberID=184453

Next year, I'd really like to get Ohio Riders more involved. This really is a great cause. We've all been affected by cancer in some way. If and when a cure is found, it'd be nice to know that you had a hand in that.

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Big kudos to all the volunteers, and special thanks to the motorcyclists from here and BMC who chatted with me along the way. Gotta say, that was awesome and it was great seeing you all out there.

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It was fun being there, too!

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I sat and clapped for all of the bikes that went well past my house. Give everyone who did the ride a lot of credit. Next year even if its a motorcycle escort i want to be involved in this. I helped one guy put his chain back on so i feel i atleast did something. He was frustrated and obviously tired, but smiling when he left even though there was still 14 miles left.

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I sat and clapped for all of the bikes that went well past my house. Give everyone who did the ride a lot of credit. Next year even if its a motorcycle escort i want to be involved in this. I helped one guy put his chain back on so i feel i atleast did something. He was frustrated and obviously tired, but smiling when he left even though there was still 14 miles left.

Thank you! You have no idea how much everyone cheering us on helps. I couldn't believe all the people standing on the side of the road clapping, yelling "thank you", holding signs, etc. It really was amazing.

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Pink suits you real nice, and great job!!!!
You'd be surprised how often I've heard that this weekend. :lol:
It was fun being there, too!
I tried getting ahold of you. Hope you had fun.
With this crazy summer heat, it couldn't have been a better August day for you. Congratulations!
The weather was perfect.
Good job! And today you set on your butt all day, right? I know I would have!
Not really. Went to Pegram's open house then to grab a bite to eat with the family and some friends. I'm just hungry. Can't seem to eat enough today. Feeling pretty good really.
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+1. I used to race BMX back in the day and think that was an old school redline. Could be wrong about that though. Wish I still had one of my bikes.

Also after seeing the back of Casper's shirt I remember passing him at some point also.

hah i totally saw that dude on the BMX. when i rode past him i was like wow thats pretty hardcore!
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+1. I used to race BMX back in the day and think that was an old school redline. Could be wrong about that though. Wish I still had one of my bikes.

Also after seeing the back of Casper's shirt I remember passing him at some point also.

hah i totally saw that dude on the BMX. when i rode past him i was like wow thats pretty hardcore!

Well crap guys, didn't even know you were riding. The guy on the BMX is an old friend of mine, Rolla. Awesome dude. Lost his mom to breast cancer two years ago. His thought behind it was that cancer patients don't have a choice in how easy or difficult it will be, so he wouldn't either. I'm pretty sure he's going to get a road bike though for next year. We had several extended stops. Haha.

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From the command center, I had a good and thankfully VERY boring time. The other guy that was with me, Scott, was saying that at about 1PM last year they had 30-40 incidents between mechanical failures, riders down, etc. This year, at about that time, we had 8.

I might be tempted to bike it out next year, I know doing moto escort was one of the most fulfilling things I've done, just seeing everyone cheer on each other, the people on the side of the road cheering everyone on, and reading all the stuff from the back of the biker's shirts.

Thanks to everyone involved for taking the time. I'll see you all next year.

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