It’s show time

It is hard to believe a year has passed since we left on the inagural Ride to Austin.  New faces, old face, miles of training, pain, laughing, crying, fundraising, loss of friends, remission have all beeen a part of this year.  We have a great group of folks participating again this year and I am looking forward to sharing this amazing experience with them.  There are so many peoeple I want to thank for making this ride happen again. 

First all the individuals who have contributed to our ride. With the economy in the state it is in, I was very concerned with people reaching their fundraising goals but with so many generous people giving to our cause everyone has reached their goals and many even surpassed them. 

Second, our sponsors and companies who gave us items or great deals to help us save on operating cost.  I am sure I am going to forget some but I want to mention a few of them.  The Spa at West End – for the second year Stacy has been a major sponsor.  Hincapie Sports – Rich, Drew and all the gang for the design and deals on our awesome jerseys and for the use of the bus.  Centec for being a major sponsor. The Great Escape – Year two for them also, for sending a mobile bike shop with us in case we have any bike issues and for some great fundraising rides. Dewayne and Will at Hertz for incredible deals on our support vehicles and allowing us to leave them in Austin, Josephine at Thrifty / Dollar Rentals for finding us a super sized van to carry the Team Pink and for a great deal. 

Third, Kevin Dunn and the Palmetto Peloton Project  team for allowing this vision to become a reality.  This ride would never happen without you guys.

Fourth, those who are participating in the ride who help me with so many details.  Nikki, Dustin, Jessica, Renee, Linda, Joe J, Joe S and Tedd.  You guys rock and I appreciate your help.  There are two people I especially want to thank who went above and beyond anything I asked them to do.  That is Laurens Flanagan and Joey Sullivan.  Without you two this ride would never happen.

My family – Jennifer, RJ, Reed and Ridge for you love and support and allowing me to train for and plan this ride.  I am sorry for my grumpiness especially as this ride drew closer.  My mom who made sure the money that was donated went to the correct rider.  I love you guys.

Finally, our warriors, cancer survivors and all those affected by cancer, thank you.  You guys are the inspiration for this ride and will be our tailwind that pushes us to Austin.  We will win this battle one day.

Now it is time to finish backing and spend a few more hours with the family before we push off.

ScottStrong, RideStrong, LiveStrong