Team Kinetic Karma

When there are 5,500 bicyclists on the road, it can be pretty hard to distinguish one person from another, particularly since on the first day of the PMC, all riders wear the same jersey. On the second day, riders are encouraged to wear PMC jerseys from years past or jerseys that represent the PMC team that they are on. I've always been in the first category of jersey-wearers, but 2010 will be different.
This year, I've decided to join Team Kinetic Karma. This group of 20-or-so riders has come together with a common goal: the eradication of cancer. Since 2003, the team has raised over $642,000 for the Jimmy Fund! I'm proud to have joined such a dedicated team of riders.
I've been on two training rides with a few team members so far. It's clear that some of these guys are going to give me a run for my money. I'm not slow, but I struggle to keep up on the uphills this early in the season. I'm happy to have that extra push to ride hard.
One of the great benefits of being part of a team is the ability to join the PMC's pedal partner program. The PMC pairs teams of riders with a child that is currently undergoing treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year, Team Kinetic Karma will ride in honor of Charlotte Casgar, a young girl battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). The team and I will be meeting her on May 15th at the PMC pedal partner party. I'll write about this brave girl in a future post.
Gooooooo Team!

Training for '10

After emerging from a New England winter that was truncated by epic rainfall in March, it's finally starting to look like spring in Boston. Daffodils are peaking from the earth, robins are returning from their tropical vacations, and Pan-Mass Challenge riders are emerging from their long slumber - I mean hardcore indoor workout regimens.
I have signed up to ride in my 7th Pan-Mass Challenge, the 190-mile ride across Massachusetts on the first weekend of August. Since the ride is a mere four months away, I'll be spending a lot of my time training and fundraising. Come back to this blog often for updates!
This year, I've decided to join Team Kinetic Karma. It is a group of 15-20 riders of all abilities who train and ride together in the event. I'm very excited to be joining the team, and I'll write more about it in a future blog post.
Stay tuned for future updates on my training and fundraising. In the meantime, visit my fundraising page to make a donation toward my ride. My goal is to raise $6,300 this year for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. 100% of your donation will go directly to the cause. Make your donation today!