Five Boro Bike Tour

[Jay68442]

It's that time again. Registration opens on Feb. 1st. I missed this ride last year but look forward to doing it this year. Anyone else interested?

http://www.bikenewyork.org/rides/fbbt/index.html

[dadmo]

I'll most likely ride. It should be a good trial run for my new knees.

[Wesmom]

Is it just riding or do people walk too? Should I just go to the livestrong site to get all the info.

[Scott]

The TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour event is only for cyclists. It's not a LIVESTRONG event, or a cancer-related event. However, there will be a LIVESTRONG team participating if anyone is interested. I plan to ride!

(If you're interested in Team LIVESTRONG run/walk events you'll find them at this link.)

[dadmo]

Scott:
We have room.

[Scott]

Thanks, Bill, I appreciate that and will take you up on the offer. I'm officially registered with Team LIVESTRONG for this event! http://grassroots2011.livestrong.org/scottjoy

[dadmo]

I'm on your team. If others need a place to stay we have plenty of room between our house and Jasons'. I see the team has more then 20 members, great job Scott.

[Scott]

I see the team has more then 20 members, great job Scott.

I can't take any credit for that, but I hope to help recruit more!

[Jay68442]

I registered today to join team Livestrong. Now I need to raise a $1000. Oh boy better get cracking.

[Scott]

I see both Jason and I are about half way to our fundraising commitment in support of LIVESTRONG for the Five Boro Bike Tour. Please donate if you can!

http://grassroots2011.livestrong.org/jasond
http://grassroots2011.livestrong.org/scottjoy

[coggs]

Way to go guys. Others should consider making a donation. I did and it took less time than ordering a Netflix movie online.

Once you have helped these guys reach their goal please consider taking a look at my Dana Farber's Pan Mass Challenge page.
http://www.pmc.org/profile/JC0540

I reached the required minimum $4,200 in sponsorship a few days ago. But when was the last time any fight was won by doing the minimum? Certainly not the fight against cancer. Going for $5,000+ with your help.

[Scott]

The Five Boro Bike Tour is two weeks from tomorrow. I'm excited! Fingers crossed for good weather...

Our team roster lists 151 LIVESTRONG cyclists, with a fundraising total of over $76,000. If each of us could raise just $158 more, we'd cross the $100K line!

[dadmo]

I had a good test of the legs yesterday. I'm ready for the 40 miles. I'll bring my hybred so we can pack extra (dry) gear.

[Jay68442]

I can't wait.

[Jay68442]

getting close

[Kev332]

Looks like you guys will have perfect weather for your ride on Sunday! Hope everyone has a safe and fun ride.

Kevin

[Paul54]

Looks like great weather and sorry I have to miss it. I will definitely lock in the weekend next year. The team is awesome. Lots of people from Cyclists Combating Cancer. And you've raised over $90k. That's incredible.

[Scott]

The weather was excellent and the company outstanding. We heard today that the LIVESTRONG team broke $100,000. This was a terrific start to the season!

[Scott]

Oh, and Alex — even with 32,000 cyclists on the road, Jason and I unexpectedly found Nathan in his LOVEstrong jersey!

[Aegletes]

Nathan came into work yesterday morning to tell me just that, Scott. I guess it's a small (cycling) world, after all. I was thinking of all of you as I set out on a ride in the hilly farmland of north-central New Jersey, knowing that you'd have excellent cycling weather int he city. By the way, Nathan probably told you why he was wearing a carrot on his helmet.

[Aegletes]

We heard today that the LIVESTRONG team broke $100,000.

Wow! By the way, those are great photos with lots of beautiful smiles.

[Jay68442]

What a great ride. Weather, company, route, all perfect.
Why was Nathan wearing a carrot on his helmet? snack

[Aegletes]

Nathan is a member of Hazon, a Jewish environmental group promoting sustainable agriculture and which sponsors bike rides. I think there were a few Hazon members at the ride and they decided to wear carrots in reference to Hazon's mission. Now, if you guys can promise the weather will be just as perfect for next year's ride as it was this year, I'm definitely signing up.

[dadmo]

I didn't see Nathen but I did see other riders with carrots in their helmets.

[Scott]

If anyone has been thinking about doing this ride but didn't register...

You can join LIVESTRONG for the 5 Boro Bike Tour in New York City on May 6 this year. If you register with a friend by end of day Monday, March 26, the minimum fundraising commitment is only $750 each instead of $1,000.

As a LIVESTRONG VIP team member, your event registration is covered, and you earn:
1. A starting position at the front of 32,000 cyclists
2. VIP breakfast with the LIVESTRONG team at the starting line in Tribeca
3. VIP tent and lunch at the post-ride festival on Staten Island
4. Saturday evening LIVESTRONG team dinner
5. LIVESTRONG cycling jersey
6. Bike tours of NYC's fabulous sights

Raise $1,250 or more, and you also earn an awesome Nike/LIVESTRONG bag.

To learn more and to register, contact Colleen O’Farrell at colleen.ofarrell@livestrong.org.

[Paul54]

I won an entry via the lottery for the tour, which is 40 miles though all 5 Boros of New York City. I wanted to see if anybody else from the forum was participating so we might get together. I know there is a Team Livestrong group, but with all my other fundraising commitments won't be able to reach the $1,000 level to be part of that group.

I have heard all the stories about waiting, crowds and accidents since there are about 32,000 riders. But it's on my Bucket List.

I dedicate all of my longer rides to individual cancer warriors. This one is for Patrik http://www.tc-cancer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3262