April 22, 201313 yr 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
April 22, 201313 yr Done, good luck on the ride. Lost a HS acquaintance to Diabetes complications, glad to donate.
April 22, 201313 yr Done. Break a leg, Jeff .... No, wait, that's for show biz - have a great ride, then.
April 23, 201313 yr Author 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.
April 24, 201313 yr Author 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.
May 16, 201313 yr Author 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.
May 16, 201313 yr 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.
May 16, 201313 yr Author 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.
May 23, 201313 yr Author 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.
May 30, 201313 yr Author 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.
May 30, 201313 yr 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.
May 30, 201313 yr I know nothing, but agree with these guys. Comfort is key. Good luck and stay hydrated!
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