http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog Second Annual Challenge to Conquer Cancer - Greenville, SC to Austin, TX Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:42:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The 2009 edition of the Challenge to Conquer Cancer is finished.  We completed our journey safely from Greenville, SC to Austin, Texas.  It was an incredible journey that I put into two separate parts.  One part was the riding, the other part was the opportunity for personal growth. As a ride, ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/11/thank-you-to-the-p3c3-supporters/ Another C3 ride has been completed and we all continue to reminisce over the cheers and tears that made the experience so memorable. No one has been more moved by the experience than the group's oldest rider, me. Last year, as a support driver, I made a personal commitment that at ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/livestrong-to-me-means-to-challenge-myself-for-the-benefit-of-others/ Well, the reason for wearing the Pink SuperHero cape the whole week was because we ALL are Heroes for Hope as it says on the back.....but it took on many meanings during the trip! As I read Dustin's statement that he is not only a cancer survivor but a CANCER ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/the-wierdo-in-the-pink-cape/ One of the regrets I have from last week is that I don't have video footage of every team. Ideally, what this project needs is a film production crew to follow it on its journey. Every team could then be involved in the telling of the story. A group devoted ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/one-last-video/ As I slept for 12 hours on Monday to Tuesday morning I woke up only to think Nooooo I really have to get up? I never felt like that on the trip. (well, except the day of the run/walk ewwww) I don't sleep much and when I do I sleep ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/home-sweet-home-by-jeni/ For all the hours, weeks and months of training and riding, Future families and friends are saved from suffering. For every sprocket spin and gears a-clicken, The months are extended for the stricken. Miles ridden through sun, sleet and rain, Goes towards numbing the pain. Riding through the night as the pain is rushing through the ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/why-i-ride-by-ed-hernando/ well, I'm at the airport waiting to board up and head home. Today was the day I needed. Jerry and I were destroying the pack (3,800 riders) when at the 7 mile point my foot came loose I went to unclip my pedal and the entire pedal fell off! I ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/this-was-only-a-test/ I'm back home. It has been a busy time trying to get everything settled -- getting the children from their grandparent's home and various other odds and ends. One thing on the list was to type out a blog entry for LowCadence.com. No lie - I dozed off twice ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/loving-it-all/ Hi. It's Lars, the Towel Boy again (inside joke) having returned to Greenville earlier today. Big Joe, Joey, Jeff and I shared 20 hours worth of driving duties in bringing the bus, bikes and LOTS of luggage back from Austin. I never realized I could contort my body into a ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/lars-last-comments/ I have not posted since our midnight to six shift and a lot has happened since that amazing night honoring and celebrating the lives of the names of friends and family we were riding for. Our next shift was the 6AM to noon shift on Thursday and we were all very ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/home-from-ron-jerina/ So, Nikki and I have been home since Saturday afternoon. Most of that time has been spent resting and trying to top the tanks off to re-enter the normal world. I can't believe that the ride has come and gone, and now I'm watching Facebook and Twitter posts from everybody ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/reverse-culture-shock/ Big Joe, myself, Jeff and Dennis all arrived home this morning from driving the bus back from Austin. 20 hour's straight but it worked out great with all of the extra drivers (it made life a lot easier than last year). I got in some sleep and took the wheel ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/home/ The midnight to 6 AM shift was challenging in numerous ways…the first of course being that midnight-6 am is meant for sleeping, and the second being that Tropical Storm Rick was threatening rain.  We’d driven through some of it, and Polka Dot had cycled through some of it, but we ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/its-a-beautiful-thing/ I did not expect todays ride to be this challening. the ride for Roses was today. I had originally signed up for the 90 but my legs left me at mile 4. My awesome team mates JD (my angel), Perry, and Ed pulled off with me at the 65 mile ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/emotional/ Well, we all headed out from the hotel at 5 this morning (no sleeping in late on this trip) to participate in the Livestrong Challenge Ride.  There were about 3500+ cyclists riding various routes from 10, 20, 45, and 65 or 90-mile courses on beautiful but windy day.  The coolest ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pink-pedal-pushers-finishstrong/   I thought the ride would be the hard part but come to find out that was the easiest part of the week so far.  I am just coming in from the Lance Armstrong survivor reception (and yes i have great pics).  And I am mentally exhausted and it has nothing ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/i-did-all-of-this-in-a-day/ I am sitting here in hotel room in Austin staring at Scott Shuey’s bike and trying to process the multitude of emotions from last several days.  Surprisingly one of the reoccurring emotions is one of gratitude.  Even though cancer carries with it the sting of death and suffering, I have ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/sitting-pretty-in-pink/ We finished the ride yesterday.  It was awesome to see the survivors and warriors lead us into downtown Austin. This morning we all participated in the 5k walk/run. It was a great walk and awesome to see all of the P3 folks in the bright yellow shirts. RunIn provided those shirts ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/finally/ Okay I have dyslexic fingers and spelling is not the best. Just read the lines and not the words and it will all come to you if something is spelled wrong. Sometime earlier this year Megggan sent me an email asking if I would be interested in joining a ride that ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/a-ride-to-remember/ This morning at 10am the 2009 C3 team started for its last ride as the group to accomplish their goal to Austin. We had spent the night about 20 miles outisde Austin in the 'burbs and this was our final leg of the right. First we gather for the group photos, individual team ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/last-ride/ Our final leg before arriving in Austin adequately fulfilled the definition of "epic" - very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary.  Certainly any six hour ride that begins at midnight has the potential of such a description.  However, throw in a tropical storm and you've got reality! Team Green rode into ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/the-newest-member-of-team-green-rick/ I am a different person today than I was a week ago, a better person. I felt lonely, anxious, curious,  frazzled, frightened, disoriented. These are feelings that cancer warriors, survivors, caretakers feel often. By the 2nd day, I  became part of this "bicycle family". We  cycle not only for fun, exercise, comraderie, to ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/ive-felt-ive-learned/ Some of you in SC have been waiting for me to post about the ride. So I'm a little slow and I could not remeber the web address for posting. Only this morning Denis told me the short cut. Also excuse the spelling as my fingers are ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/this-ride-turned/ We rode into Austin late this morning. It's funny how a just few minutes of a ride can take away all of the negatives of the earlier part of the day. We started in the parking lot of a gas station in the blowing cold rain. It was not fun. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/one-more-day-till-austin/ Team Polka Dot rolled into Austin last night after rocking another century to pass the baton to Team Green. We got really lucky with the weather last night. As we neared the transition with Team Awesome, we ran into a torrent. The lucky part is it lasted less than 10 ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/challenges/ Lots of folks have asked me why I am doing this trip.  My answers have run the gambit from positive to negative from when I initially was asked to do support.  I was a reluctant participant.  I recall an early morning run with my running buddy, Julie, where I was ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/why-i-did-the-ride-making-sense-out-of-nonsense/ Everyone knows I love my birthday. Always have. When Chasse was trying to talk me into signing up as support for the Ride to Austin this year, I had all sorts of excuses as to why I couldn't do it. One was that it was my birthday ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/a-birthday-to-remember/ Lars, the Towel Boy here...logged on as Renee. This is my first chance to post 'cause it's my first opportunity to gather my thoughts in front of a computer. Having been one of the riders last year, I knew what an awesome experience it was to spend so much time ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/riding-is-easier/ How can I sum up this experience? All week we have slept very little, drove hours to transitions points, and then geared up for our six hour shifts. Funny how the hours of being upside down were filled with so much laughter, hugs, and memories I will carry ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/tears-in-the-rain/ So it seems like for the most part everyone else has handled the play by play of the last 24 hours.  A quick recap....peddle...praise Renee....eat...stuff yourself in a a van....cry like a baby.    I am beat but feel great.  It has been an amazing week.  This P3C3 team is amazing.  ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/everyone-can-few-do/ Well everyone has arrived by God’s guidance and grace!!!!!  What a sight to see Laurens leading the Yellow team into the arms of the waiting teams. Tears and pent up emotions flowed and are still flowing……… First thing, word up everyone one for Kim Stancil's birthday today - everyone send her ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/tickled-pink-in-texas/ I am crying my eyes out. The yellow team just pulled into the parking lot at the Hotel just outside of Austin. Laurens was finally able to ride this morning. She is honestly an angel. She rode in first with her head down I could tell ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/almost-there-by-jeni/ There was a "tropical storm" that blew into 'Texas last night...called Team Awesome.  Our night shift from midnight to 6am started in Huntsville, TX in a light wind and rain, and it would only intensify.  By 3am the rain was blowing in stinging sheets and the wind made holding a straight paceline ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/tropical-storm/ I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a Saturday morning when I was awakened by crying next to me. We were in Austin, TX. We were on a trip that my husband had won for being one of the top P3 Fundraisers. It was in ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/family/  what a ride today.  it started by reading the post by the yellow team that were very cool to see what they had done the night before. then we loaded up to start our transition and god almighty if you could bitch about something our team found a way to ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pink-it-does-more-than-you-think/ This week we have ridden in the dark...Every ride...that tends to skew one's perspective just a bit...so put on you soft, plush eye covers and ride in the dark with me, the Slayer, 69, Big Ron, Rachel, Scotch Tape, Joey the Goatman and my wife... and see what the darkness ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/the-view-from-the-darkside/ Dear Family, Friends, and Followers, A quick hello from the "quiet" Jerry.  Raining in Huntsville, TX just hours before our next leg.  Had a great meal of Italian and sitting in a crowded Starbucks sipping coffee and blogging away. Almost lost my bike today with a bad skewer connection on the Team ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/give-thanks-and-praises/ Team Yellow is within a day of Austin! Last night's slog through the LA countryside was actually one of the nicest rides I can remember in years. I dreaded the 12 midnight to 6am shift last year and basically thought it would be the same this year. Not so! The ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/getting-close-to-austin/ So, I'm a few days late writing an entry, but I've had a hard time writing since I spend most of my time behind the wheel of our team car! I figure my teammates appreciate the fact that I'm not typing & driving!  Here I sit in the Hampton Inn ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/better-late-than-never/ To start I need to let you all know I am beat. That being said please pay no attention to the spelling errors and the emotional rambling. Over the past 24 hours we have had really high highs and some really low lows. We didn't get much sleep after ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/milt-is-putting-m-in-team/ As one of the medics on this trek down to Texas, my focus has been on the health and safety of the cyclists and working the logistical challenges that accompanies this adventure. Yes, yes; we’re riding on this trip to raise money for cancer research, but I have never had ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/in-the-middle-of-the-night/ The Green Team is on the way to College Station, TX. Last night was a great experience. The other rides have been fun, but in the darkness we truly began to gel as a team. We are ready for our last opportunity to ride together this evening. I'll be honest, I ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/the-green-team-my-view-from-the-bike/ I'm not quite sure what day it is or where I am, but I am finally sure about why I am on this adventure. I didn't start out the day with a great deal of purpose. It had been a long night. After driving for hours we were so looking ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/thoughts/ Good Morningfrom Monroe, LA. What   a great nite of rest. Jeni even said I snored last nite when we finally went to sleep. For the first time in my life, I actually had dark circles under my eyes yesterday am and I have never experienced before. I work a lot ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/polka-dottay-prays-to-keep-the-rain-away/ The pink superhero cape has been in 7 states since Sunday....today reaching Austin will make 8. I think people have misunderstood the reason I am wearing the cape. It is not to draw attention to myself as a survivor, it in part is to raise awareness for breast ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/the-pink-cape/ Good morning from Alexandria, La! After a great ride on the Natchez Trace in Mississippi, a 7 hour ride to La. and my favorite meal from McDonalds-2 double cheeseburgers, 2 fries and a diet coke, and a good night's sleep I am ready to go!  We have had so much ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/chomping-at-the-bit/ This mornings ride from midnight to 6AM was the hardest ride I have ever done.  It wasn't because of the amount of miles we rode because miles were not important.  It wasn't because I should have been sleeping at the time of our ride because I was wide wake.  It ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/hardest-ride-of-my-life-from-ron-jerina/ Our second ride started out again in the early morning hours. Temperatures were warmer than our first session, but it sure felt cold out on the road. It's interesting how things progress. On the road you feel for yourself , cold and damp. Then, like a beacon, you look ahead and ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/sunshine/ Disclaimer: This is a long one... but I had to share both parts with you... Part 1: Hooray for awesome hotel staff! Our first night (Sunday) due to the good heart of the general manager at the Doubletree in Chattanooga, TN we were offered rooms at the employee rate of $29/night.  It may ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/helpfromfriends/ The Green Team's 6 pm - midnight shift... -Polka Dot WILL meet and exceed expectations...even if they have a run-in with the law. -Just when you think nothing else can possibly go wrong with Jerry's bike...it does. -Natchez Trace farmers again remind me WHY I'm doing this...(see earlier post) -It's awfully lonely in the ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/things-we-learned-from-the-natchez-trace-pkwy/ 1.  The KIA bites... Either that or it is trying to eat Bo and Jerry. 2. The theme from "The Natural" is very dramatic and inspiring when you crank it in the middle of the bayou at mile 70... in fact... right now... somewhere just outside of Natchez, MS some deer is busy carving ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/green-gobblin-miles-lessons-learned-tuesday/ Well if you haven't read the blog Wanted... then you must. JD said it very well. No need repeating the wonder Officer "Dork" Maningo who decided to COP and Attitude with the CAUSE. Dude?!! Seriously. I felt my Daddy today. It was a very emotional day for me. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/holla-from-the-outlaws-polka-dotta-by-jeni/ What a beautiful day on the Natchez Trace today.  Team Polka Dot started their shift with a great transition from the Pink team who rocked the trace with a super strong ride.  The weather for today’s ride was perfect and we had help from both Arthur early in the ride ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/wanted-the-polka-dot-outlaws/ Bo again impersonating Nikki. We're coming to you live from the Sappy Lounge of Team Awesome Mobile Headquarters here in lovely scenic Natchez, MS. Nikki, Meggan and I just completed our first ever Century. We hit mile 100 as we crossed the Mississippi River into Louisiana. For me personally, it's a ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/milestones/ As I ride in front of my team of riders it makes me cry. I witness ALOT in the rear view mirror as I watch to make sure I am just ahead of them to keep them safe from cars that are passing. A few thoughts...... As we passed ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/team/ Barry has logged in finally! It is so awesome to read the blogs of each team and how their rides have gone. I am really honored to be a part of this Pink Team. We have bonded in some serious and funny challenges. The kind of people you can risk ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pink-pedal-power/ Hello everyone I am finally blogging with so much to tell and so little time to give you minute by minute coverage. You have heard from everyone that we rode midnight to 3:00am on the first night and it was the coldest ride I have ever done and I ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/into-the-dark-again-with-my-angels/ We have 8 warriors this year.  This ride is all about you and the people we meet along the way who are waging a war with cancer.  To Susan, Chris, Whitney, Beth, Angie and Murray,  we think about you all everytime we get on the bike.  To Dale McDaris and ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/warriors-this-is-for-you/ Boy how things change.  I was supposed to be riding this year. September 2, 2009 marked five years since I was diagnosed with cancer.  On September 5, 2009, the clock was reset.  I have cancer AGAIN.  I hate cancer for making it so I couldn't ride with my team when ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/gettin-by-with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/  what a ride today!  I went in hoping for 75 miles on the nachez trace trail and  the pink team finished up with 90 and would have gone more.  We transitioned with the white team at 6:00 this morning and we were once again freezing and bundled up (think of ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/i-think-today-is-tuesday-ish/ Pink Team checking in with Pink bottoms from 90 miles on the Natchez Trace baby!!!!!!  What a team with a wicked trim paceline burning up the road!  After our transition with White team (who did fantastic job) during our early 2 hr portion of the shift in the dark, we ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pink-bottoms-from-the-natchez-trace-trail/ Last night I had another first... I dropped my shorts and peed on the side of the roadm. Not in the woods...6inches off the roadm. I forgot to mention it earlier and I knew my folks would be proud http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/another-first/ You can track our Challenge to Conquer Cancer ride at "www.ridetoaustin.com". You can read our blogs at this site. To see our progress, which is updated every few minutes, click on "route". After this click on "see them live". Our team is in Tupelo, MS this morning and ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/high-sally-and-your-frist-grade-class/ To all of my relatives and friends who supported my eforts this year and particularly to those I honor and memorialize. I DID IT.  Obviously at 70 years old I must admit I was a little apprehensive about having to ride 6-hours, midnight to 6AM.  Riding through the night down the Natchez ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/you-can-do-it-i-did-it/ Wow! What a night. It was a rough (but good) one for the white team. Jennifer tried to prepare me for the lack of sleep, but I didn't believe her! We slept a few hours after our 9-midnight shift, and then we were on the road again. We stopped ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/oh-starry-night/ Last night temps were much better with a sweet 45 degrees. We will take that. Lots of entertainment along the way from our support vehicles (thanks Jen and Joey for the music mixes) but Ron stole the show with his version of Roxanne. Never saw another form of ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/roxanne/ the previous blog by Kathy was from me. I didn't realize I was loged on under her name. Too early in the morning?? for me to think. Again I neither deny nor confirm any actions or acts perpertrated to be by me on the Natchez trail http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/moonless-night-2/ I neither deny nor confirm any statments about me and some act that was supposedly performed by me. 3 skunks, 2 possums, 5 deer, one bobcat howl, 3 shooting stars, and 60 miles later we are thru the Natchez Trace. http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/moonless-night/ Sorry for not putting any blog posts up here on RideToAustin.com.  Things can get pretty hectic on the road and I'm doing good to get LowCadence.com updated.  However, in order to kill two armadillos with one bicycle tire, I am pointing to yesterday's LowCadence.com entry that includes two videos from ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/video-from-the-green-team-days-one-and-two/ Well what is a girl to say... White team started out yesterday morning in Chattanooga TN.  We stopped by a bike shop to get something to keep our heads warm.  If you are in Chattanooga check out the new Trek shop.  Ask for Kim... she will take great care of you....  ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/maps-buffets-and-a-full-moon/ Good night's sleep, hot shower made me a happy camper.  I was reticent the first 24-36 hours until I bonded with the AWESOME Green Team. Thanks  to Jimmy GIBSON (Coach extraordinaire) and Karen Gibson who welcomed me to my first cycling family. I may prefer doing challenging local rides to this.  ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/tuesday-9am-from-the-scout/ Not red eyes but  "pink", not from infection or alcohol (sigh) but from lack of sleep and overexposure to moon and van light.  Well Kim woke us up at 2:30 after returning from her 1:30 pre-driving work-out. Now we are fumbling and packing and starving but ready to ride! Pink out ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pink-eyes-in-tupelo/ Yesterday I crashed... and it was only 10 miles into our ride... it was painful, I was royally pissed (not very awesome of me) and wasn't sure if I'd be able to ride today.  I woke up this morning in a place that is like home to me... raised my ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/fightingthepain/ Lessons learned today: 1. You can lock the wheels up on a 10,000 lb bus... and it won't produce excrement in Jerry's shorts. 2.  Broken speedometers have friends... broken odometers, missing road signs, and roads that don't exist on GPS. 3. Missing bikes create coaching opportunites for team members that wouldn't have been ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/its-not-easy-being-green-lessons-learned/ Sometime after October of last year, an early morning run conversation with Ron, Kerrie & Lisa revolved around the Challenge to Conquer Cancer 2009.  I expressed that I didn’t know if I could commit to it because it was such a huge time commitment…and Ron’s words to me were… "if ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/doin-it-for-dad/ Bo here posting as Nikki in the hopes that some of you will actually read this if you don't know it's me. Team Awesome is holed up in Tupelo, MS for the night, trying to stay up late so we can be on a good schedule for tomorrow's 6-midnight shift. Today ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/team-awesome-hits-our-stride/ Ron and team yellow here.  We just came off our 6pm – 12am shift.  Weather was much better than last night but it was still cold.  We transitioned with Team Green in Columbia, TN after they turbo’ed it on their shift.  It was sunny and 64 when we left and ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/theres-a-bad-moon-on-the-rise-by-ron-jerina/ Well the polka dot team is resting tonight. It has been a long cold day but we are ready for a warm great ride tomorrow. Looks like it will be close to 70 when the polka dot team rides out. I cant tell you how much I love doing this ride. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/we-are-staying-strong-by-jeni/ Today was a tough day with the cold weather and the climbing that we had to do. It was 30 degrees when we began. At the top of the first climb it was 27 degrees with a four mile decent. Tough as it was today...I am told it is a ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pokla-dot-team-climbs-today/ Team Polka dot rode the first 6 hour shift of the Challenge to Conquer cancer today.  We transitioned from the Pink Team who had done a great job in some very cold conditions.  They looked relieved to be able to get into some warmth.  We (as a group) are slightly ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/team-polka-dot-earns-their-dots/ Well it is almost time to get ready for our midnight to six ride. I was really mentally struggling with this when I realized I'm only facing six hours of fear and uncertainty. How do our warriors, and all others with the dreaded diagnosis face each day? How do ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/off-we-go-2/ This is milt from the white team. we are in Collinwood Tenn. it's a samll community off the Natchez Trace. The white team is trying to get some rest in the car and in the store where we are camped out. Don't think the temp will ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/wheres-the-caboose/ While we are ones on the road and in view of everyone who passes us by, this would not be possible without two people - Kim & Jessica our Team Pink support people. These two ladies spent the past 18 hours or so in our team van. While we are sleeping, ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/support-team/ Ok, this is my first blog after being pestered to do this for weeks now!  Here we are in Tupelo, MS - ANOTHER Stancil family story to tell since so far, my sister lived in Chattanooga and my brother lived near Tupelo and I've been pretty familiar with parts of ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/family-touring-re-visited/ Sorry for the delay in posting!  On the road since 830pm Sunday night.  Met Chasse and Kim in Anderson for breakfast before we hit the road to somewhere in Murphy, NC for our 3am-6am bike ride.  We drove until 215am to find a good transition spot for the yellow team. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/hi-from-kerrie/ As some of you know, I have had major woes with my bike. Kept dropping chains, wouldn't shift, you name it, it would do it and not correctly. Well, we found there was a problem with the manufacture of the frame. With only 2 weeks to go, Cannondale was ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/first-night-out/ Pink Team finally checking in after 36+ hrs without sleep, 18 hrs riding in van, 3 hrs of bike riding, now with full bellies and checked into a hotel in Tupelo, Mississippi.  Our bodies have finally thawed out but now our minds are frozen shut.  Our ride began in somewhere ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pink-ice-on-bikes/ So this morning I logged in as Mike. Imagine his family's confusion when he started quoting country songs! Oops. Sorry Mike. The White Team is on the road to the TN AL line. We are hoping that everyone has a safe day on the bikes. So far ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/6-people-one-computer/ It is a beautiful morning in Chattanooga TN. I fell like I am l living a country album.    I had Georgia on my mind as we got back on the Road again.....  Then I watched as the TN mountainside kept rolling by.   Today we should be heading down to Mississippi ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/a-night-of-willie-nelson-songs/ In the hills of northern Georgia where the Appalachian Trail crosses Highwayn 76, the White team )Joe, Milt, KAthy and Judy began their first leg of the Challengte to Conquer Cancer. We were all bundled up to brave the 30 degree temperature. Of we went into the darkness of ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/another-opening-another-show/ Ron here from Team Yellow.  After the amazing send off from the Cancer Center we made our way down the road to our first transition spot.  We stopped at Mellow Mushroom in Clemson to fuel up and was joined by Kevin, Lisa, Renee and Dennis.  We had a great time ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/my-feet-grew-in-the-cold/ This is team Awesome coming to you live from Sunny Chattanooga where I got us "da Phat" hook-up with da-Doubletree (where I lived for nearly 10 months in the past 2 years).  Eating a nomalicious breakfast and getting ready to take on a new day.  Looking forward to it... Yesterday ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/front-loading/ We are safe and getting warm! We will write more about team yellow tomorrow. We need some sleep! http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/done-and-safe/ Sunday night Monday morning. Well my team finished their first ride today at midnight. I am so proud of their effort. I think it was everyone's first real night ride and to boot it was 32. So far I think I am most moved by Scott's bike. He was ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/getting-some-experience/ Wow! What an amazing send-off. Standing in front of the Cancer Center surrounded by family and friends, it was hard not to be totally overcome with emotions. I could't hug my children enough. I could see the pride in their eyes. That alone makes all the struggles worth it! ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/off-we-go/ Those emotions I was talking about… somehow, I was able to keep control of them as we departed from GHS Cancer Center this afternoon.  I was deeply honored by many of my friends who came to see us off this afternoon.  As the riders lined up with the warriors in ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/let-the-journey-begin/ It's 10:30 and we are in Murphy,NC- at the McDonalds. We tried to sleep in front of a pharmacy with a Pilsbury Dough Boy in the window, but it didn't take long before everyone was giggling. Our team has the midnight to 3am shift. It is COLD- 33 degrees. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/anticipation/ Well, we are currently sitting in the IHOP in Anderson,SC.  Carbo and caffeine loading!  Jumbo hot chocolates abound! Will squish,trust me, it is only word appropriate to descibe how we all fit in our van! Once squished, will drive up the mountain to near Murphy, NC - where we think ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pink-team-checking-in/ It's the yellow team here- We are in Seneca headed for our transition point. We are well fueled after our dinner at Mellow Mushroom. We tried to have a Fat Tire Beer, but Anderson doesn't serve alcohol on Sunday. Our team has 8 members this year. Ron Jerina, ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/blog-blog-blog/ Today was the send-off for the riders on the trip. Great sunny brisk day, and lots of family, friends, and love at the send-off. Long live P3C3, and may the donations and efforts of everyone involved find it's way into the lives of thousands of cancer warriors and inspire all! ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/and-theyre-off/ T minus 2 hours until we meet at the Cancer Center for the big send off.  I know I should have gotten way more sleep last night but I feel like an eight year old kid on Christmas eve.  What a difference a year makes.  Who would have thought last ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/it-seems-like-i-have-something-to-do-today/ Here we are, just hours away from our departure.  Like others, my bags are packed, the bike is ready (almost - have to mount my new tires), the bills are paid, the neighbor is going to keep an eye on my cats and my house.  There isn't much left for ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/the-journey/ 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 ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/its-show-time/ Well we are finally in the final steps of getting packed and ready. The van sure seems small for the six of us for four hardish days, but I am going to have to get myself away from my comfort zone of always wanting things to be the way ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/getting-ready-2/ Today was a pretty fun day. I took the day off from work to help with the van shuttle. Seven of us went down to Atlanta to pick up the vans this morning and many people showed up to help out with final prep of the vans. It was ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/are-we-ready/ Look out Autin...P3C3 is ready to ride!   I am so happy to finally know what face goes with what name.  Spending the day with my some of the other riders was just awesome.   The vans are all here in Greenville, the racks are in place, the decals are on and the ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/who-rocks-the-party/ I’m Judy, better known as Ron’s sister, and I’m on the white team. I don’t know many of the folks on the P3C3 team. I didn’t do many of the training rides. I’m significantly slower than most of them, and frankly just can’t keep up! But here I am. Almost ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/here-i-go/ As the departure date approaches I know the excitement is building and last minute preparations are being made as I have been following all the emails from the beginning and will follow your blogs along the way.  I can’t wait to read all the new experiences. I just wanted to ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/from-our-2008-warrior/ Why am I doing this crazy ride again this year?  Well, I am not a great cyclist or athlete, I can’t stand to ride when it is less than 50 degrees, I have tons of other commitments between work, husband and three kids.  I had felt trained until 2 weeks ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/330/ MAY YOU ALWAYS FEEL LOVED May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with optimism and courage. Always ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/to-the-survivors-and-warriors/ Dear P3C3 Team, I wanted to take a few minutes to plant a few thoughts with each of you before the upcoming journey to Austin. First, I want to thank each of you for amazing experience I have had while just entering the world of ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/words-of-encouragement-this-cause-is-a-grand-one/ I cannot believe it's almost time to begin our incredible journey from Greenville, SC to Austin, TX.  Yet, here we are...fundraisers done, $7500+ raised, plans for our 2 girls for the 8 days we'll be gone, and pure excitement in our bones.  The past few months have already been...EPIC - ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/can-it-really-be-time/ Just Two Words As I was searching my heart for just the right words to say to you guys for this incredible commitment and display of strength, I just kept coming back to two simple words. Nothing extravagant or powerful, nothing glamorous or well-rehearsed, not a well-written quote with great punctuation, not a poem with ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/from-our-warrior-angie-suttles/ It"S here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost time to go!!! I haven't washed or packed. maybe I have all my stuff. What do I need?? Did my dog chew up my last pair of gloves?? Been working on the lights an batteries. I have been riding on my ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/the-caboose-on-this-train/ Yes, I can honestly say that I am not in the best shape. I have a nagging back injury. The cold rainy weather has my joints hurting and to top things off I really do not like to climb (unlike some of the other members of this ride to Austin)> ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/2009-ride-to-austin-is-growing-near/ I can’t believe that in only five (5) days we’ll be off on the second annual Challenge to Conquer Cancer Bicycle Relay to Austin Texas. As the senior citizen ambassador of the riders (for those I haven’t told…I’m 70) I dedicated this past year to getting in both mental and physical ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/words-from-the-senior-citizen-ambassador/ It doesn't matter what team you are on.  What color you are.  The Challenge is just a few days away.  I am sooooo excited to be surrounded with the best type of people.  People who want to make a difference.  Making a change in this world for those who are ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pink-yellow-white-green-polka-dot/ I had lunch with Anne Garner my fellow support driver for YELLOW today. We were kind of going over things: logistics, things to pack, how we will stay in contact and who wants to drive the bus. (Thankfully we've got help there.) Strangely, I am the ONLY returning ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/a-brand-new-journey/ I have spent many years avoiding serious emotional expression.  I have insulated myself against almost anything.  Almost any event that happens, I have found a way to shield myself from the real emotional effects of it.  Nothing really gets to me....at least until I got involved with the Challenge to ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/i-think-im-in-denial/ Wow… That’s all I can say. A few weeks ago Bo and I had not raised $5000 of our $10000 goal.  We were trying to figure out which one of us would stay home.  We made this commitment to honor the memory of our friend David and it was absolutely killing ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/thelist/ Wow I leave NH in less than 40 hours.  I am beyond excited.  This has already been an amazing journey and I haven’t even left home yet.  It was 4 years ago yesterday (10/12) that I lost my left lung.  I needed help walking up a flight of stairs after ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/my-bags-are-packed-im-ready-to-go/ Last night I went to visit with my Aunt Mary Ann at the hospital.  She has been given the harsh news that no person should be given.  She tells me that she has a “mean cancer” that would take a miracle to cure.  She believes in miracles.  I believe in ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/her-face-lit-up/ I was showing my son my teams maps this morning.  I told him that on Fri we would all officially ride into down town Austin and I all of the sudden got choked up!?  I asked that he keep up with us on the blogs/maps and send me messages.  I ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/cant-wait/ Wow, who would have believed how quickly the last few months would pass. It was less than 3 months ago I promised to become a fundraiser and rider for the Challenge to Conquer Cancer. At the time, I was quite terrified of the prospect of raising $5000 in support of ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/less-than-week-to-go/ I am the lucky one.  The healthy one.  The one with a family. The one with friendships that last a life time.  Why?  Why is that I can be so lucky?  Why am I given more chances then others?  What is it that drives my heart into the ground everytime ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/11-days-wow/ My friend, Scott Shuey, just died less than 12 hours ago, today October 5, 2009 after his courageous fight with lymphoma.  Scott was only 45 years old.  Scott was a Christ follower, devoted husband, devoted father and one heck of a cyclist and runner.  I rode in his honor last ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/10/pull-me-scott-from-chasse/ Post your messages, wishes, and online love to our riders and support teams. It's a long ride, reading your thoughts can make it a little easier for us all! Simply Leave a Reply below for the riders and crew to check everyday. http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/09/let-the-riders-and-support-hear-it/ The riders and support team are gearing up for the trip this year, and everyone is busy raising money! Do your part to help us out here » This site is being updated right now with more current information. Please be patient with us! Sponsors and archived posts from last year are in ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2009/09/welcome-to-2009/ Those medics David P., Reuben H., and Keith H., what troopers you were.  You guys spent more time on your shifts than you were supposed to.  Arthur (I don't know your last name), our bike mechanic from Great Escape, I think stayed on the bus the whole time.....you are the ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/hi-everyone-just-wanted-to-say-one-more-thank-you/ My last post and then back to the business of my clients at Greenville Therapeutic & Prenatal Massage in Greenville. Hi Austin gang and all the followers who cheered us on as we made our way through to Austin. First and foremost, I want to thank each rider whom I had the ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/keith-h-and-i-rode-with-lance-on-sundayor-did-we/ We're back! ... but there are lots of memories. Perhaps this little collection of clips will help keep those memories alive until the next ride. Right now, I just want to enjoy my family! http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/p3c3-week-in-review-video/ You can also read about my experience during the ride here.  What a great week!  Now we're all headed out tot he airport to fly home.  I'll miss you guys! http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/riding-with-lance/ Well, well.  What a week.  I am sure you will hear lots of that from my fellow P3C3 members!  Yesterday, I cheered for the runners in the 5k..  but today I took up the challenge and rode the LiveStrong Challenge, despite my sore legs and sore butt and sore neck ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/the-finale-in-austin/ http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/livestrong-challenge-5k-run/      We participated in the LiveStrong Challenge bike ride this morning, what a great way to end an incredible surreal week.  We had options of riding 10, 45, 65 or 90 miles today – I had signed up to ride the 65 mile loop but my cramping calves said otherwise, ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/sore-tale-finished-in-austin/ Arrival into Austin was satisfying if not elating..  Austin is a very nice city thus far.  I enjoyed our short trip from our arrival hotel to our host hotel (Embassy Suites). We rode two by two (as you can see by Jon's video) and were led by two reps of the ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/austin-and-livestrong/ http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/p3c3-arrives-in-austin/ Well, the time has come that I think I am coherent enough to write.  So here goes.  If I start to ramble and babble, I have been doing that for 6 days now so please forgive.   I am still missing so many hours of sleep that I am a little loopy.  ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/i-think-i-in-austin-toto/ We had so much love flowing through this site we broke it. I had to administer CPR, and we got er back online. Keep the love coming, too much LOVE is no longer a problem (online that is). Sorry for the inconvenience! http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/is-too-much-love-a-bad-thing/ Team 3's final shift is here.  The 12 midnight to 6am shift that has been dreaded by all.  I love to ride my bike but I was not looking forward to this ride.  It was cold, very windy and a chance of rain.  As we got out of the van and ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/i-am-not-ready-to-stop-riding/ As Keith called to tell me that he made it Austin with the cyclists and that they were just as jazzed (if not more) after the ride as they were starting out on the ride, I opened my email and found an incredible surprise awaiting me. This is one of ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/researcher-meets-recipient/ Life is not waiting for the storm to pass…  It is learning to dance in the rain!   This has become one of my favorite inspirations because to me it not only depicts the way I have come to view life, but it is also the way I have chosen to deal ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/dance-in-the-rain/ This is my first post since the ride started 5 days ago but will not be the last because there are so many amazing emotions and stories to share. First of all, I want to say thanks to all of the support people (drivers, medical, mechanics and especially the massage ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/hello-austin-we-have-arrived/ Okay, I'm back.  My tummy is full, thanks to the Iron Cactus.... which was invaded by 25 - 30 hungry, thirsty cyclists and support personell.  And they came through in outstanding fashion.  Thanks to Amy, the lone bartender/waitress/go-getter.. she handled us with aplomb and efficiency.  THanks to the manager, who gave ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/austin-and-a-full-tummy/ Thanks to Joey for doing our blog entries for us (Team One). If you would like, you can see my blog entries at GreenvilleOnline.com.  You'll find Joey's are more interesting. :: Challenge to Conquer Cancer Ride - Team One Day Two :: Challenge to Conquer Cancer Ride - Team One Day ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/more-video-from-team-one/ For those that know me,  I don't usually write or discuss my feelings.  But I feel this is a time it needs to be done.  We have just completed our trek to Austin.  Team 4 was fortunate enough to have the last leg into Austin. Throughout our ride we had a ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/emotions-on-the-ride-to-austin/ We arrived today in time to see the team 4 make their way into the parking lot at the Fairfield inn.  All the teams were there and everyone seems excited. It has been a fantastic trip out here, luckily all went well and the things that did not got solved ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/arrival-day/ Many people are dazed and confused when we tell them we are riding from Greenville, SC to Austin,TX. We agreed that it took a second for us to get our arms around the concept. We ride 6 hours on our bikes(human powered bikes) and have a fair amount of time ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/van-life/ Ok, today was tough for me, it hurt physically.  Shed a lot of tears today and they were not all tears of joy or gratitude.  We started at 6 AM this morning and it was windy, dark , cold and HILLY.  Rene and Ron joined us from team 3 today ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/sore-tale-ends-in-austin/ The challenge to conquer cancer has arrived.  I escorted teaam 4 to Austin, TX.  We arrived at the hotel at 12:30 EST.  WOW!!!!  It feels so good to have accomplished this!  We were greeted by the other teams that were already on location.  What an awesome feeling!  After everyone shared tears, ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/austin-will-never-be-the-same/ TEAM 4 HAS ARRIVED.  AUSTIN, TEXAS.  300 MILES UNDER OUR BELTS.  1500 MILES FROM GREENVILLE.  ARRIVING TO A WONDERFUL, CROWD OF CHEERING PEOPLE.  ALL THE EMOTIONS... THE FEELINGS..... THE TEARS..... THE SMILES....  THE TIRED LEGS.  THE SORE BUTT.  BUT IT WAS ALL WORTH IT.  WHAT A RUSH. I planned a nice ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/austin-texas-team-4-brings-it-in/ I'm not here to talk about bushes, roadkill, gravel roads or cold weather.  Let me say congratulations to everyone.  Welcome to Austin, Texas.  You are all truly an inspiration to your individual and collective causes. AMEN.  Talk to you later.  King Joe http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/welcome-to-austin/ I got this email from someone you met, thought I'd post for all... I enjoyed visiting with p3ride group as they rode through Bastrop today Conne McMahan In Beautiful Cyclist Friendly Bastrop, TX She also took some pics for us, they're posted with our other pictures on flickr. http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/correspondence-from-a-texan/ So before our ride Ronnie J calls to say we need to slow it down some, we are a bit ahead of schedule and we can take it easy. So as we link up with Team 5 we have the feeling it will be a nice easy day. Team 5 ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/serenity-and-madnessteam-1-again/ Today was the most memorable ride of my life, and I have my entire team (Kerrie, Laurens, Crystal, Joe, Tom, and Keith) to thank for it. After the mess of the last ride (the midnight-to-six ride in which I had to get in the bus for the last hour) ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/no-fear/ OK, we got to listen to some Johnny Cash on our car ride to the transition point this morning, and it got us all motivated to ride.  The words are "I wont back down, no I wont back down....you can stand me up at the gates of hell, and I ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-5-wont-back-down/ team 4 here.   We are in Brenham Tx.  We think this is very close to the next transition at 6 am in the morning. The team is looking forward to the FIRST day time ride since we started our journey.  We are also very excited because we get to represent the ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/report-from-the-road/ Wahoooo, I just soaked in the hot tub (no spa available), used some energizing shampoo in the shower and I am ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!  Go eat that is and maybe drink a much over due beer.  Not bad for having been awake for over 28+ hours.  Riding 6 hours every ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/more-sore-tales-from-the-road/ We rode today from Oberlin, LA to right outside Bon Weir, TEXAS! We were scheduled to ride 60 miles and end in Merryville, LA. We all felt so great and had such a great pace we started thinking how close we were to Texas. In racing, ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/voices-of-support/ When you use the entire 24 hours in a day for activity, you tend to forget what the actual day is.  That is what is happening to me.  We rode Sunday 9 PM-12AM and Mon (actually Tues morn) midnight to 6am.  I called my husband after the last shift and ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/hello-from-kerrie/ Hmmmmmmm...  no sleep for 28 hours seems a lot, but, as I am (or was!) relatively used to it being a doctor and all...  things seemed to have fallen in place quite nicely.  Our shift of Midnight to 6 am was a shift that I dreaded.  My butt hurt, my ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-4-glides-through-the-still-of-the-night/ It felt like the old days...staying on top of details, going without sleep for more than 18 hours...now I remember why I can’t do that anymore! I was on the bus serving as navigator from somewhere east of Mobile to the west of Baton Rouge...and looked forward to flopping in ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/the-long-stretch/ A little "whoop, whoop" to my fellow brothers and sisters for being there with me on this journey.  If I knew how stressful this would be, I'm not sure I could say I would be here right now!  It really has been amazing though.   You know, writing a check for ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/support-team-represent/ The day started out beautiful.  I woke up in Pensacola, Fl next to my beautiful bride, had a great free breakfast, stuck a toe in the ocean even though I hate the beach (sorry boys, I did not get any shells)  and packed the car to Nowhere, LA.  Our journey ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/rough-roads-no-waffle-house-grumpy-ron/ Welcome to the life of team 2 Yes, we were late again to transistion - but who needs six hours anyway?  I pulled the whole team the whole way - go me, go me........  (OK Dana is typing this and made it up) Got going somewhere in LA, and kept going somewhere ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-2-schlitz-and-giggles/ Mr. Pait has uploaded this for all to enjoy: I'm sure there will be more to come. Thanks Jonathan! http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/videos-of-the-ride/ I called my friend who grew up in Lafayette LA. She suggested a fantastic restaurant called the Riverside inn. Local cuisine (cajun) at its best. We had some great seafood and got to sample some awesome gumbo. Thanks Rene, great suggestion! We are all looking forward to getting some sleep ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-1-dinner-update/ Why yes it was a good day! Team one had the mojo on big time today. I think it had to do with Mark Harris giving us a great dinner last night and some great conversation and positive uplifting thoughts. We just had it going today and that is all ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/booyahh-team-1-rolls-again/ Team 4 update from the road.   Team 4 is making their way to the next transition point.  We think it will be near Morganza, LA.  We are on I-10 now, Big Joe is driving.    Last night’s trip from Pensacola to Mobile was a good one.  Thanks to my well developed navigation ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-4-update/ Last night we started our midnight ride in Mobile, Alabama. After a late start again, we attempted to leave Mobile. Transitioning in a church parking lot in a seedy area of town, we finally saw Team 4 coming over the bridge, their headlights glowing through the darkness. The ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-5-more-cowbell/ You had cancer? It is probably the question I have heard the most in the last four years. This month, four years ago, I was beginning to lose my hair. I had just begun my 8 rounds of chemo. It still seems surreal. Will (my husband of ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/you-had-cancer/ I know you all thought we left from Greenville on Sunday to cycle to Texas, but really we are traveling around trying out Waffle Houses. Today is Tuesday (I think) and we have eaten at a Waffle House twice and plan to eat there many more times. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/waffle-house/ Hi there, it is Lisa . .. On paper the 24 hour rest period may seem like you will have a lot of time to blog, and rest by the pool, and run and on and on.  Not so.  By the time you catch up on your sleep, eat find ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/still-moving/ Well, it's been almost 12 hours since I blogged a quick, tired blog.  I have now slept, eaten, had one Mountain Dew (anticipating a second VERY soon), and am getting ready to pack to leave for Louisiana.  Our journey last night began just east of Pensacola.  We met Team 3, ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-4-receives-a-nice-rest/ Team 4-the most "senior" or better "experienced" team ( 1-60's,2-50's,2-40's) had a great ride on Monday (6pm to midnight) from Pensacola to Mobile. 90+ miles, very steady pace ( behind Big John and Ray) and great rhythm. Great roads, a police escort in Daphne, Al and super support from Lisa, ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-4-monday/ Wow what a night, my boys on Team 4 were feeling frisky - we covered about 91 miles with 17-18 mph average, best and longest ride I have ever done! I thought riding at night was tedious but it is no comparison for riding into Pensacola, Fl at 5 PM ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/sore-tales-from-the-road/ Yep- My favorite place to be- on the beach. Pensacola is so pretty. We had a couple hours to hang out this morning and enjoyed a quick walk on the beach. I found out that Ron hates the beach and deprives his children from playing in the sand! ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/t3-beach-day/ Ok.. first of all, it's 2:15 am Eastern time, 1:15 AM local time, and I'm tired and ready to go to bed....  so until tomorrow, here is a nice synopsis of tonight's ride...  went to find Team 3, had to go back 10 mile or so to find them.  Great ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-4-grinds-it-out-tonight/ Hello all. Jennifer J with Team 3 here. I have just finished reading all of the teams posts and wanted to add my thoughts to the mix. As you all know, countless hours have gone into planning this little trek out to the big state of TX. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/tales-from-a-dont-wanna-be-bus-driver/ As you may have noticed, team 2 has not posted a word on the blog yet.  Know why?  We've been looking for team 4.....are they even here?  Who's on team 4 anyway? And is team 3 short a rider, because they can't find Dennis. We finally made it to a hotel where ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-2-is-1/ Day one was a blurred blast! Lot’s of road time. We all got massaged by Renee after our three hour shift. We had a great lunch in Athen. The owner was a breast cancer survivor and gave us ½ off our meal. Go Bull Dawgs! Day two and TEAM 3 is ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-3howdy-yall/ Got your attention, didn't I?  Team 5 is also obsessed with road kill.  The only road lkill so far was a giant black snake.  Thankfully, we all avoided it.  It is around eight in the evening on Monday and we are staged in Mobile, Alabama.  We have used today to sleep, ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/snake/ We have been awake for about 40 hours right now. We are all tired and ready to finally get some sleep. We got into a hotel this afternoon and they have been totally cool to us. The micro-tel in Mobile AL gave us a discounted rate and even did our ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-1-dinner-and-our-first-night-of-sleep-hopefully/ Team 5 survived their first ride. We anxiously waited the arrival of 9:00 PM or Team 4, whichever came first. Well, Team 4 got lost, had dinner, and poked around for a while, and finally met us at the assigned location at 9:40. Our team was prepared ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-5-first-ride-recap/ I just want everyone to know how awesome (sorry for the overused word, but it fits!) Team 5 is! As the "pace setter" for the group (we are not allowed to say SLOWEST) I am constantly encouraged by these 3 amazing women and 2 great guys! Whenever it ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/i-love-my-team/ Greetings from Mobile,AL! Just waking up Mon Oct 20 @ 1249 pm EST. We arrived here early this am after drivng all night from Woodland, Ga. Let me start from the sendoff @ GHS Sunday morning. It was so wonderful to see so many friends and family members to ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/what-day-is-it/ We just completed our first 24 hours of riding. We had the 9am start from Gvegas and the first midnight to 6am shift. We rode about 150 miles in the first 24 and that's a killer but we survived and are still moving. The details: The midnight shift started a little ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-1-3-miles-to-go/ The Tracking device has been conquered! you can see them again. Mike the webdude here: We're supposed to be able to see where the guys are in real-time (at least every 10 minutes anyway) but we have to reset the tracking device successfully every 24 hours and we're still figuring that ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/realtime-whatchootalkinbout-willis/ Team 4 here.. Chasse, Kevin, Joe, John, and Ray...  we began our first shift, 3 hours, at 6:30 ish in a little church parking lot outside Monticello, Georgia.  The Enon Baptist Church congregation was so nice in allowing us to Transition in their parking lot.  And they actually came out ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-4-night-riders/ I have been anxious all day wondering how things have been going for the riders, where they are, if they're ahead or behind and if they've run into any troubles. Thanks to a friend of the P3 family, Paul 'Yak' Angell with Team Checkpoint Zero Adventure Racing, we have real-time ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/tracking-the-team-in-real-time/ We had a nice ride this morning, only 3 hours but actually rode a little harder than I thought we would, our average was close to 20 mph. We finished the ride, got some grub at the local Pizza Hut in Hartwell GA and hit the road for middle GA. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-1-in-progresstired/ We are at a Georgia Rest Center parked next to a humongous Tyson Chicken semi truck. Our driver Tom is sound asleep. We, the riders are too excited to sleep like we are "supposed" to do, so we are playing pranks and being silly. Surprisingly, we have wireless ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/team-5-update-guess-where-we-are-now/ As many of you know I am a marathon runner. Why cycling? First of all, pressure from friends who transitioned over to cycling. Next--injury from running that forced me to delete running and cross train. Did I like the bike? Not really. Too intimidated, too ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/why-cycling-why-not-run/ I am happy to report the challenge to conquer cancer is under way. We left this morning from the cancer center with more than 100 spectators. What an incredible sight as twenty three cyclists pedaled out of the cancer center while spectators, supporters and families were cheering and waving.  The ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/the-journey-begins/ What a great sendoff the riders and teams had this morning. The Greenville Memorial Hopsital parking lot was buzzing with riders in their garb, support crews hustling and bustling to get every last detail ready for the road, family members and friends snapping pictures like a red carpet event. Channel ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/the-riders-hit-the-roadlightspeed-sienna-bike-raffle/ Well the past 2 days have been a bit crazy due to the loading of the vehicles, the bus, the trailer, and all of the other things we have to do for this trip.  Friday, we had a great turnout for setting up the vehicles and the bus. I don't know ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/getting-ready/ I bought my first road bike less than a year ago in December of 2007. I was motivated to do something different besides running marathons, and after talking to my daddy, who is an avid cyclist in Seattle, I decided that I would give it a try. Not sure if ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/c4-crystals-challenge-to-conquer-cancer/ On Sunday, October 19, I will wake up early in Greenville, South Carolina and prepare to embark on a journey to Austin, Texas as a crew member for a 4 person women's team riding their bicycles on a cross country relay ride called the Challenge to Conquer Cancer. Five teams ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/conquering-cancer-on-a-bike/ I just wanted to post the teams and their schedules for folks that are checking on them (You can also see this info on the 2008 Riders page and The Route page): Team 1:  Riders:  Joey Sullivan, Matt Tebbetts, Parker Carlisle, Johnathan Pait and Rob Dempsey Drivers: John Colacioppo and Thomas Heaney Team ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/what-team-is-on-the-road/ "Why are YOU doing this?"  It's a question I have heard many times, and even asked myself.  I have never had cancer.  I have never been through chemo, never lost my hair, never "walked through the valley."  My parents and children are all, thank God, cancer free.  I am not ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/my-turn/ I am John Siddens, and I have many reasons for the ride: 1) my dad died as a result of colon cancer     2) my mom nearly died from vaginal cancer     3) I have had 2 different types of skin cancers myself     4) I have been blessed by the stories from several donors ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/my-reasons-for-the-ride/ This is my first posting but better late than never. I am Joey Sullivan. I, like a lot of people involved with this ride, have a personal reason for doing the ride and mine revolves around 2 people (and there are many more but for the ride's purpose, 2 people). The first ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/why-i-am-riding/ Well, as a Support crew member for the Teams, why I am participating.  I am Renee' Killian-Zeiger, massage therapist for the "gang", Dennis my husband is on TEAM 3 (a.k.a. Where's Dennis?) and I do this for many reasons.  I guess the largest reason..I lost my father to cancer 14 ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/what-all-this-means/ We recently held a LiveSTRONG Day at our boys' elementary school.  We sent home flyers explaining the ride and the cause.  We explained if they sent in their $1 donation they would receive a wristband.  The kids were encouraged to WEAR YELLOW on that Friday to school.   We set up ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/out-of-the-mouths-of-babes/ I lost my dad to cancer in 2005.  That was the last straw!  At that point I decided I needed to do something other than watching people I loved die or suffer from the horrible disease we call cancer.  At that point I decided I was going to something.  I ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/for-dad-pop-jake-dick-ruthiethe-list-is-too-long/ My friend would be 27 years old this year - a husband and a father of his little angel. Early on June 16, 2007, Mike finished his fight with cancer. It didn't win, he simply became perfect as he went to be with his God. My first participation in the Palmetto ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/i-ride-for-mike/ “Bald to Buff” – is now my life motto after having been diagnosed with breast cancer at age 39 and subsequently undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormonal therapy.  After the experience of being too weak to walk to the bathroom or too tired to even think during treatment, I wanted ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/bald-to-buff/ 1996-It all started when I was doing my usual Dad thing, changing my son's diaper and he kicked me...and 4 days later, it still hurt. Friday I was getting my gear ready to start my full time job on Monday, but at 4:15 pm, I was diagnosed with aggressive testicular ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/10/keith-houston-6-yr-brain-tumor-survivor-13-yr-testicular-cancer-survivor/ I ask myself that question occasionally (usually while going up a long hill). And the answer is always the same. I am riding because I have been blessed with good health and the energy to stay active. But cancer steals that from its victims. So I am riding to honor ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/why-am-i-riding-to-austin/ There are many reasons people help raise money for cancer research. Just like me, I am sure everyone has been touched by cancer in some aspect. I have listed some of the reasons I am doing this ride. I ride to remember the friends, family members and colleagues I have lost ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/the-reasons-i-ride/ We may not know where Dennis is at all times but I sure found his pedal  and shoe on Friday night.  It was a beautiful night to ride...cool, windy, the rain had just stopped so the roads were good and wet, so someone decided we should go out and do ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/wheres-dennis/ Glad you all are okay!!!  You all play hard core. Bet that was a little scary.  Glad to know though that everyone got their fill of First Aid at the Pizza shop!!!  That is really important. :) You crack me up.  Hope the srapes and scratches heal quickly.  Blessings, Jeni http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/rain-tracks-and-crash-oh-my/ Hi gang....Renee' Killian-Zeiger here again. Whew...............short ride tonight.....Ron Jerina will I am sure be commenting about the ride, I just have to comment from the SAG view. It started from the parking lot at Donaldson again tonight, everyone...(all 5 of the brave souls....bless their little hearts) were ready to ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/nights-ridersdid-the-bike-scooting-boogy-and-got-the-asphalt-rash/ Last week was an unforgettable week.  Running into a lot of unanswered test results which will cause more confusion down the road..., and probably one of the most memorable sports weeks of my life next to Playing exhibition for the Women's USA Polo Tournament. On our night ride I pondered over something ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/fears-tears-and-all-the-nots/ Don't Forget!! Tomorrow Night!! Be there and bring friends! The Palmetto Peloton Project Challenge to Conquer Cancer (P3C3) relay team welcomes you to join us for the 2008 Jazz Jam to Conquer Cancer & Silent Auction Where: Brown Street Jazz Club When: Tuesday, September 23rd from 6pm-Midnight With a Silent Auction closing at 9pm Admission $15 * ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/conquer-cancer-jazz-jam-silent-auction-september-23rd/ Hi Group.....Renee Killian-Zeiger here (where's Dennis).....not on the night ride.  Dennis left for Vegas on Thursday and will not return until Wed. night. Okay, really he is out there working, he is NOT a gambler (thank goodness).  This is the 3rd time this year for him to go to Vegas ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/the-night-riders-no-hasselhoff-here/ I'd like to thank all involved for putting this ride together.  It's been great meeting so many of you that have the interest in riding, the perserverence to have conquered your illness and the passion you have for this worthwhile cause.  Most of you are young enough to be my son or daughter. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/ride-to-austin/ Hello everyone -- Jennifer Jerina and I have been working on a fundraising idea that we would like to share.  It could work for everyone who has children, grandchildren, nieces/nephews, etc in local (upstate) schools. Our children go to school together, and there are four families at the school involved with ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/fundraising-idea/ Well it has been a rough week.  I am seriously considering writing a book.  I think my life this week has been a bowl of blueberries.  I use Blue berries as a way of expressing my antioxidants.  Ha Ha.  Lots of Dr. visits.  Challenging to say the least.  Stress test ( ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/life-is-a-bowl-of-blue-berries/ We need a good showing at the Spinners meeting on Monday, Sept. 8 at 6:30.  It will be held at The Coffe Underground at the corner of Coffee and Main.  Big Joe Sullivan is going to ask the Spinners to buy a trailer for the P3 that we can take ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/spinners-meeting/ What a great day! The P3 ride Sunday morning was very enjoyable. So many cyclists at different levels coming out for such a meaningful cause. This was my second time over Paris Mountain. It was much easier with so many other riders. I think the entire team enjoyed their ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/09/us-cycling-pro-championships-the-big-p3-ride/ Please contact Susannah Hogan to volunteer to help with beer and soda sales at the Pro Championships on August 31.  You can sign up for shifts or work all day. We will have the booths from 10:30 - 6:30 and we will keep all  the tips and $0.25 per braclets. ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/08/need-more-volunteers-for-the-pro-championship-beer-sales/ There will be a P3 night at the Greenville Drive game on August 25. George Hincapie will throw out the first pitch. We will have a table to sell LiveStrong bracelets and magnets. You can apply a portion of the money from the magnet sale to your ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/08/p3-night-at-the-greenville-drive-game/ I met up with Ed Hernando, one of our Austin riders from Hendersonville, at Lake Robinson and we took off on what ended up to be a good 47-mile ride through the northern part of the county and a little bit into Spartanburg county. Ed is a great guy (and ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/08/yesterdays-ride/ Saturday August 16th Denise will be leading the group. They are leaving from the parking lot at Lake Robinson at 7:00 SHARP. Renee will provide SAG support. We'll go somewhere around 50 or 60 miles and there will be some climbing involved (almost no way around it in that ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/08/9-weeks-until-austin-this-weeks-training-rides/ August 11 - Bike maintenance class at The Great Escape on Laurens Road from 7 - 9. Bring your bike. August 17 - Mandatory meeting for all participants (riders and volunteers) at 4:00. Location to be determined. http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/08/importand-dates/ The ride Saturday will be our Mauldin Middle School route starting at 6:00 am sharp.  You can ride as long as you would like.  It is a 42 mile loop but you are more than welcome to do more or less. http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/august-2nd-training-ride-mauldin-middle-school/ If you have had any recent doubts on a long training ride, about why you have committed to raising money and riding to Austin, Texas - let me tell you about stories from the LAF Summit.  Check out this site for pictures and info http://livestrongblog.org/  I heard and spoke to so ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/follow-up-livestrong-summit/ Hello fellow Austin Riders (the majority I have not met yet),  I will not be riding this weekend because I'm attending a meeting with "The Man".  Yes, I'm going to see Lance Armstrong this weekend!  I'll be attending the Livestrong summit: "This weekend we are excited to bring 1,000 current and ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/livestrong-summit/ Yep, I fell on my bike three times this past week. Wednesday night I rode with three gentlemen (for the first time)and as we were leaving the parking lot I fell over. Standing with my right foot clipped in, I lost my balance and went “right” over. I’m sure they ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/falling3x-in-one-week/ I also wanted to thank the Sag Support. Toby was great with our group and he was already hard at work putting Amber's chain back on her rental bike less than 2 miles into the ride. I have a feeling he was thinking this might be a long ride! haha ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/ditto-thank-you-to-sag-support/ Today could have been a very long day if sag support was not with us. At mile 35, as far out as we could possibly be, I broke a spoke. For any of you who have never broken a spoke, it basically warps your tire and it locks ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/thank-goodness-for-sag-support/ If anyone is interested in riding Sunday morning, Matt and I do 27 miles that includes Paris Mtn. We meet at 6:15AM it takes about 1:45. We meet in the North Main area. If you would like to join us please let me know and I will ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/sunday-july-20-ride/ A reminder we will be leaving Mauldin Middle at 6AM SHARP.   We will have sag support.  Something we are going to start doing is taking a collection before each ride for gas money for the sag vehicles.  Please bring a few dollars to throw in the hat.  Bring plenty of fluids ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/ride-july19/ We will be leaving from Mauldin Middle School at 6AM sharp. We will do 70+ miles. We have 2 sag vehicles and there will be stops at mile 20 and 45. Bring extra fluids and food to put in the sag vehicles. http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/saturday-july-19-ride/ There will be a Tour viewing party at Wild Wings on Tuesday, July 22 from 6-11.  The P3 will receive 10% off all proceeds that night.  Please plan on attending. http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/tour-de-france-viewing-at-wild-wings/ Matt did a wonderful job organizing the fundraiser at North Hampton Wines. It was enjoyed by all. There were approximately 110 people who attend and enjoyed the wine, food and company. A lot of money was raised by several of the riders. Thank you to all ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/fundraiser-at-north-hampton-wines-was-a-success/ Don't forget about the fundraiser tonight(June 14) from 6-9 at North Hampton Wines on Broad Street. There will be a silent action, chinese auction, food and wine. Hope to see you there! Download the C3 Jersey Design (pdf) http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/p3c3-fundraiser-at-north-hampton-wines/ Welcome to the official blog for the Challenge to Conquer Cancer ride from Greenville, SC to Austin, TX. This year we have several dedicated riders and volunteers, and we are proud to bring our experience to the world via the internet. Please read the chronicles of our training and about ... http://www.mc2construction.com/p3c3blog/blog/2008/07/hello-world/