Tour de Cure Northern Virginia

[VPI]

Hi Guys, I figured I would post this to my friends here at HC.  I certainly support the cause as a Type 1 Diabetic and I do not believe I will have any trouble meeting my numbers but any support for the cause means a lot to me.

 

My Page: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/A1WDC-DistrictofColumbiaMetroArea?px=8725939&pg=personal&fr_id=8619

Thanks,

 

Jeff

[n_maher]

Done!

 

Good luck and enjoy the ride, Jeff.

[Voltron]

Also done and the rest Nate said!

[Torpedo]

  Have a great ride, Jeff.

[skullguise]

Done, good luck on the ride.  Lost a HS acquaintance to Diabetes complications, glad to donate.

[agile_one]

Done.  Break a leg, Jeff .... No, wait, that's for show biz - have a great ride, then.

[Dreadhead]

Done! Good luck and enjoy the ride Jeff!

[VPI]

It is a testament to the group here that I met my original goal within an hour of posting here.  So in typical HC style I guess I just raise my goal.  

 

Your generosity is much appreciated guys.

[MexicanDragon]

Done. Congrats on the goal, Jeff! Hope you have a great ride!

 

**BRENT**

[jvlgato]

Done. Have a great ride!

[VPI]

Thanks everyone.  24 hours later I am right on the verge of $1k in donations.  The greatest majority from HC people.  Really appreciate the donations.

[Voltron]

Keep it up, people!

[shellylh]

You are now over 1K

[Salt Peanuts]

Done

[VPI]

Finally have the bike set up to the way I like it.  Upgraded to the 2013 SRAM Red front derailleur to take advantage of the yaw control and have the seat setup up properly thanks to Chris' input.  Should be a nice long ride.   Just a couple of weeks to go.  Thanks everyone for all the donations.

[Dreadhead]

Great to hear that my input helped you out on getting your fit dialed in. I can't believe your shop didn't help you out with that.

[Dusty Chalk]

Tomorrow is ride-to-work day.  Just sayin'.

[VPI]

I would like to but I also want to take the camera gear in since it looks like rain all weekend and I want to try the teleconverter at the National Zoo.  Don't know that I want to commute into DC with all that gear on my back.

[VPI]

Made it to Hill Climber designation last night by surpassing the $1500 limit. 

 

I assume this means they will provide a volunteer to push me up hills during the ride.

[MexicanDragon]

Awesome, Jeff!

**BRENT**

[grawk]

congrats!  How much would that be in tennessee dollars?

[VPI]

Only three more days to the ride and I can't decide which bike to ride.  I have been thinking Cervelo all along but the Calfee does seem more comfortable (especially on rough terrain) which might be a benefit over its weight disadvantage.  Supposed to be humid and over 90 so I am trying to decide if I change out brake pads on the Calfee to put the Zipps on it and go for it or just stick with the Cervelo and the 2-3 pounds weight savings. 

 

Not really looking forward to this long ride in the hottest conditions I have ridden.

[Dreadhead]

Jeff, after reading that I would recommend doing the wheel switch out and just riding the bike that is comfortable. It's worth it to be comfortable on the longer rides.

I use swiss stop king pads that do both carbon and aluminum and I like them a lot on my aluminum rims though others have complained.

[grawk]

I think comfort will matter more than weight for a long ride

[Voltron]

I know nothing, but agree with these guys.  Comfort is key.  Good luck and stay hydrated!