October 31st, 2010 -Registered for the Borrego Springs Century

http://www.julianactive.com/borrego%20springs%20century.htm

Training for a 545 mile ride over 7 days is going to require a slow build up to some longer rides. Today I registered to ride in the Borrego Springs, CA. Century on Jan. 1st, 2011. A Century is a 100 mile ride. They also have a 60 mile ride and thats the one I'll be doing. Can't wait!

Oct. 28th, 2010 -bought a new bike

Today, after shopping around for the perfect bike for me I bought a 2011 Specialized Roubaix Comp. It's got Shimano 105 Triple components. I'm going to LOVE this bike.

OCT 24th, 2010 -Day of the Tread Ride

Today, I rode 26 miles in the Day of the Tread ride here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was an amazing experience. Before the ride, I began thinking about getting a new bike for the ALC. After the ride I knew that a new bike was going to be a necessity!

OCT. 5th, 2010 -Registered for AIDS LIFECYCLE 10

I'm Riding to End AIDS
From June 5-11, 2011, I'm bicycling in AIDS/LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. It will make a world of difference in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS.

I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico and I'm a 45 year old Signed Language Interpreter and manager of interpreters in my everyday life, but from June 5-11 I'm becoming a SuperHero for people living with HIV & AIDS by riding with thousands of other heroes from San Francisco to Los Angeles. I'm riding in honor of the many beautiful & meaningful people in my life who are living with HIV or AIDS.

My goal is to raise $1,000.00 by November 15th, $1,500 by Dec. 31st and $3,000.00 by June. 1st , 2011.

You can help by making a donation of any size right now. Every pledge whether it be $5, $25, $100, $250 or $1000, will help motivate me to train for and complete this challenge. Please contribute whatever amount feels right for you. No donation is too small or large and each donation is greatly appreciated, no matter the amount.

Finally, a special thanks to you for your generous support in this event. You spirit will be with me along the thousands of training miles and all the way to the finish line in Los Angeles.

Peace, Blessings & Gratitude - Jim