Tour de Cure

Last weekend I rode in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure bike ride.  It was my first organized bike ride and I had no idea what to expect.  I was so happy it was so organized and all the rest stops were stocked with great food and drinks.  Jeff and Lisa did the 43 mile route and Barry and I did in the 27 route.  I was a little worried I might make a wrong turn and get lost in the countryside of Hillsboro, but the routes were well marked and it was easy to know where to go.  As I mentioned before, Jeff did the 43 mile route, the same route he did last year.  This year he shaved an hour off his time from last year.  Way to go Jeff!  You can read more about the ride on his blog, Large Plotting Beast.  I had a wonderful time and I absolutely loved it, in fact I was a little disappointed when I came up to the finish line, I wanted to keep riding.  I've decided to sign up for a 30 mile ride in Beaverton at the end of August.  Here are some pictures from the ride.

Before the ride

Lisa, me and Barry crossing the finish line together.  We met up with Lisa and Jeff at the last rest stop and were able to ride the last few miles together.  

Showing off my medal.

Jeff and me right after the ride.

Enjoying lunch. 

Tour de Cure

On Saturday, Jeff participated in the Tour de Cure bike ride to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. A friend from Jeff's MBA program got a team of six together and they each did the 43 mile ride. Way to go team! I think that's pretty amazing and I'm really proud of him.

Jeff crossing the finish line.

Jeff with his medal.

Jeff, Barry and Lisa at the finish line.

Jeff, Barry, Michael and Lisa enjoying lunch.

The ride looked like tons of fun and I really enjoyed seeing all the riders cross the finish line. I might even consider doing it next year.