Day Six

I've not slept well in days. My body is exhausted. There's no privacy. The food is hot and plentiful, if bland. But I have never been happier in my entire life.

I get to get up at 4:00 am to ride my bike 87 miles along the California coast toward Santa Barbara and Ventura. I get to support my brothers and sisters living with HIV and AIDS who would otherwise be forgotten.

It's 4:00 am. What are you doing?

Bad Blogger

Take it as a good sign that I'm not blogging much. The ride's been amazing beyond all expectations. Today is red dress day. Expect photos.

By the way, spelling errors occur. Please forgive.

Day Four. Dedicated to Donors

Dedicating this ride to my awesome donors. Thanks for saving so many lives!!

20 Million Miles Ridden

ALC riders have done 20 million miles down the California coast supporting people with HIV and AIDS. A real achievement!

Day Three Lunch

If you're not riding the AIDS/LifeCycle, you're missing the charming school children and townsfolk from Bradley, California. The sell burgers to hungry cyclists to support us and to raise money for the local school district. There's not much here, but lots of love.

Some pics from today.

Day Two Rest Stop Two

Cell service sucked. I'll post yesterday's pics later. In the meanwhile: woof!!

Day Two Otter Pops

Who knew otter pops could be so hot!!

Day Two, Rest Stop Three

All about meeting old friends. Dear Dustin Finkle.

Day Two, Safety and Lunch

So, I totally saw some dude SKYPING on his iPhone while riding his bike. I was all like, "I know you're not using an electronic device while riding your bike on the AIDS/LifeCycle." He goes, "Girl, I have to call you back."

It's not like they haven't read us the freaking safety speech 20 times on two days!

An unrelated picture.

Day Two, Rest Stop Twp

These guys take rest stops seriously. Roadies rock. Thank you for volunteering.

Day Two Awake

It's at least 10 degrees warmer this at 4;00 am than it was last year at 4.

Day One, Portapotties

Believe it or not, you get used to Portapotties. They are very clean on the ride. If you search #alc2013 you'll find lots of friend shots in front of Portapotties.

Day One, Rest Stop One

Typical rest stop. Beautiful Sunday morning.

Day One, getting ready

Filling up tires. Ready to ride.

Day One, Good Morning

Way too excited to sleep. Probably going to be the case for 6 more days. In our way to the Cow Palace.

Day 0, Five

So many hot guys on ALC. NOT-yet-started edition.

Day 0, Four

Waiting in like to register.

Day 0, Three

In line for safety speech.

Day 0. Two

It's a beautiful day in San Francisco.

Day 0

Getting ready to go Orientation Day. Feeling nervous and excited. Wearing my TRL reward t-shirt. I'm going to try to make at least one blog entry every day and tweet it. So stay tuned!