Bike Diva

zMotion Hosts 2nd Annual Sunrise Classic

PRESS RELEASE

Zimmerman Advertising's Team zMotion Hosts The Ultimate Cycling Triple Header

Second Annual Sunrise Classic is Biggest FPS Cycling Race in South Florida

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The second annual zMotion Sunrise Classic presented by FRS Healthy Energy, AutoNation, White Castle and MET-Rx will take place on April 10-11, 2010. The two-day family-friendly event will include Circuit, Time Trial and Criterium racing and the largest total race purse in all of South Florida.

The Circuit and Time Trial races will take place on Saturday, April 10 at the BankAtlantic Center, located at 1 Panther Parkway in Sunrise. The 3.4-mile Circuit race will kick off at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Time Trial at 4:00 p.m. The Criterium will begin from Esplanade Park, located at 400 Southwest Second Street in Fort Lauderdale, at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 11.

"Last year's first annual event was a huge success - bigger than we ever could have imagined," says Pat Patregnani, founder of Team zMotion. "We're proud to say that it's now the biggest FPS cycling race in South Florida. We are expecting more than 1,000 racers, family members and friends to be in attendance this year."

Cyclists are encouraged to bring the whole family. Family-friendly activities will include face painting and balloon animals, as well as kid's bicycle races and a visit from Florida Panthers' mascot Stanley C. Panther. Downtown restaurants will be offering special race day lunches, and Tarpon Bend will be hosting a post-race party at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Riders will compete by category for points and prizes for a chance to be recognized on the podium. The Sunrise Classic is a part of the USA Cycling national ranking system and the Florida Point Series(TM). Online registration is available at zMotion.org. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. each day. Races will be held rain or shine.

The 2010 zMotion Sunrise Classic is being presented by FRS Healthy Energy, AutoNation, White Castle and MET-Rx. Other sponsors include Cervelo, American Classic, B&J Bicycles, Bicycle Generation and Z's Bike Shop. Quarterdeck and Tarpon Bend are the official restaurant sponsors of the 2010 Sunrise Classic. Crowne Plaza and Hampton Inn and Suites are the official hotel sponsors.

ABOUT ZMOTION

zMotion is a Zimmerman Advertising Team. zMotion has become a visible force in the South Florida cycling community. We ride to raise money in the fight against MS. We ride to live healthy and enjoy life. We ride because we care. And we ride because we can. We are blessed with good health and the freedom to enjoy this great sport. For more information, visit zMotion.org.

ABOUT ZIMMERMAN ADVERTISING

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Zimmerman Advertising, an Omnicom Group(TM) company, is the country's leading national retail brand builder, and the 14th largest advertising agency in the United States according to Adweek, with more than 1,100 full-time associates and offices throughout the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. For information on the agency, visit http://www.zadv.com/. To learn more about Jordan Zimmerman, his business philosophies and opinions, visit his blogspot: www.yousleepwhenyoudie.com

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Source: Zimmerman Advertising

CONTACT: Leah Knepper at Zimmerman Advertising, +1-954-644-4041,
leahknepper@zadv.com.

Web Site: http://www.zadv.com/

Lead Paint Bicycle Bell Recall

PRESS RELEASE

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

 Name of product: Bicycle Bells
 Units: About 1,000
 Distributor: Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Ind.
 Manufacturer: Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China

Hazard: The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves children's bicycle bells. The bells are red, black and white and has "I (heart) My Bike" printed on the top. The green and white packaging reads "bike bell" and "$1."

Sold at: Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Do It Best Hardware toll-free at (877) 326-8954 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.doitbest.com. Consumers can also email the firm at products@doitbest.com.

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $800 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information on CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.

 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 326-8954
 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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CONTACT: CPSC Media Contact: +1-301-504-7908

Web Site: http://www.cpsc.gov/

Team in Training Beginnings

Members of the 2007 Palm Beach Team in Training cycle team, waiting for the start of the 25th annual El Tour de Tucson.

Train with Team in Training

My husband, Rob, and I have been involved with the Palm Beach, Florida branch of Team in Training since 2006. Team in Training, which is the main fundraising program for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, helps to train amateur athletes for marathons, triathlons and century bike rides, at various locations throughout the United States. Rob and I have done 4 century rides, so far, through the Team in Training program.

The Bike Diva and her husband Rob riding in the 2007 El Tour de Tucson with Team in Training.

Century Road Bike Ride

A century ride is a one day, 100 mile road bike ride. That’s a lot of riding, especially since we are probably on the wrong side of the young and the restless chart. I’m currently 46 years old, and Rob is a youthful 53. Back in 2006, I thought that joining a cycle team would be a good way for us to increase our road biking skills, while at the same time increase our general level of fitness. You have to understand that we were pretty much the poster child’s for the cult of the couch potato back in 2006.

The Bike Diva trying to draft behind a pickup truck, at the end of the 2007 El Tour de Tucson.

Long Bike Rides

The longest road ride I had done up to that point was around 22 miles, and that took me nearly half a day, with a really long break and an iced coffee at the half way point. So the thought of riding 100 miles in a single day seemed nearly an impossible task to achieve. But I like challenges so I signed us both up for the century ride. I did not consult Rob on his opinion as to whether or not he would like to participate in a 100 mile bike ride. I called him at work and told him he had approximately 4 months to train for the ride. I’m famous for doing stuff like that, and yes, we are still married to this day.

I missed the first 3 training rides with the TNT cycle team. Someone forgot to tell my body that I was in the training stages to becoming an overly zealous amateur athlete. A bought with appendicitis slowed me down for almost two weeks, then we had an already planned vacation to North Carolina that we couldn’t cancel. So my first ride with the team was a 25 mile ride. Did you read the part at the beginning of this article that mentioned my longest ride up until this point had been 22 miles? Yup, 25 miles just about killed me.

The Bike Diva at the 2006 Space Coast Century ride, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Turtle Power

At the time, I was the slowest person on the team, and could barely average 14 MPH. I think turtles can move faster than that. But I’m not one to get discouraged, in fact, if you ask my husband, I can be quite stubborn at times. I just kept showing up for the weekly team rides and tried to get in a few extra miles in during the week.

We managed to survive all of our training rides, well, okay maybe Blue Heron bridge kicked my butt a couple of times, but in the fall of 2006 we completed our first century ride with TNT as part of the Cocoa Beach cycle team. Not wanting to be called a slacker, and needing more finishers medals to fill in the gaps in my trophy case, we immediately signed up for the next TNT century ride.

Team in Training pasta party, night before the 2007 El Tour de Tucson.

Mirage or Mariachi Band?

In 2007 we co-mentored the team that did the 2007 El Tour de Tucson century ride. That was actually a 109 mile road bike ride, which involved two dry riverbed crossings. There was a mariachi band, in full costume, entertaining the cyclists as they came out of the first dry riverbed crossing. El Tour de Tucson was a particularly special century ride for Rob & I. Cycling legend Greg LeMond was our guest speaker at the TNT pasta dinner which was held the night before the ride. Another notable event, was  Rob being asked if he would be interested in coaching a future TNT cycle team.

Of course he said; “yes, I’d love to coach the Palm Beach Team in Training cycle team”, or something like that. That’s how we got involved with our 3^rd century ride with Team in Training. In 2008 Rob coached, and I mentored the team that was training for the Cocoa Beach century ride. Cocoa Beach is flat as a pancake, so it was a nice change to train for that ride, after training for the hills of Tucson, Arizona.

The Bike Diva bombing down Card Sound bridge on her new Trek Madone 6.5 full carbon road bike. Day 2 of the 2009 MS150 bike ride.

Catch the Bike Bug

I really got the biking bug while we were out in Tucson, and after spending too much time drooling at new bikes at the Bike Expo, decided I wanted to upgrade my road bike. When we got back to Florida, we went to a local bike store and I ordered a Trek Madone 6.5. That’s a full carbon road bike, that weighs about 14.1 pounds and costs a huge pile of money. No one told me I was probably a bit past my prime for getting invited to ride for any pro cycling teams. Who cares, at least my new ride would have me looking fly!

I became a hardcore racer chick in 2009, and competed in over 20 races, including 10 sprint duathlons, so I didn’t feel like I had enough time to invest in being a mentor for the spring 2009 Team in Training cycle team. And I was also busy writing for my Bike Diva blog. I had to invent a legitimate excuse for spending so much time cycling, so starting a bike blog seemed like the logical outcome.  In 2009 Rob coached the Tahoe TNT cycle team, along with coach Nathan Korvosky.

The Bike Diva, along with coach Nathan, and team mate Jeff, trying to stay warm at the 2009 Tahoe century ride, AKA America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride.

Vertically Challenged Florida Cyclists

Elevation for the Tahoe century ride ranges from around 6,000 to 7,000 feet. How does a team based out of Florida train to do a 100 mile bike ride in the mountains around Lake Tahoe? Wind and drawbridges baby, wind and drawbridges. If you are a south Florida cyclist, you know what I’m talking about. The Tahoe century ride, AKA America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, circumnavigates Lake Tahoe. Although the ride starts and ends in Nevada, the majority of the ride actually takes place in California. Look at a map, I’m not crazy, Lake Tahoe ain’t your mamma’s fish pond, it’s a really HUGE lake that covers two states.

Later this year Rob and I will be participating in our 5^th century ride with Team in Training. The Palm Beach cycle team has two century ride options scheduled for the fall 2010 season. Cyclists can either sign up for the Space Coast Century ride, which takes place in Cocoa Beach on October 24th, or they can sign up for El Tour de Tucson, which takes place on November 20 in Tucson, Arizona.

Coach Rob and Coach Nathan having a final pow-wow before heading out for the 2009 Tahoe century ride.

Coach Rob Returns

We are hoping that Rob will be asked to coach the Tucson team, since we did that ride with TNT back in 2007. A recent scare with bladder cancer, left Rob temporarily benched on the sides lines in the fall of 2009. But his doctor gave him the all clear on January 7, 2010, so he is trying to get back into cycling and has thrown his hat back into the ring to be a Team in Training cycle coach. I’ll be busy training for my second half Ironman distance duathlon at Miami Man, which takes place the week before El Tour, so I’ll just be a member of the cycle team, and leave mentoring to someone with more time to devote to the fundraising aspects of TNT.

Yes, this is the Bike Diva, AKA former couch potato, in serious racing chick mode.

Couch Potato to Bike Freak

Rob has become a bike wrench in his free time. We own so many bikes at our house, that it just made economical sense for him to start learning how to take care of all the wheels. He mostly doesn’t have any parts leftover after doing his repairs, that’s always a good thing. So basically we went from being regular, ordinary cyclists in the spring of 2006, to being total bike freaks in the spring of 2010, all thanks to the Team in Training program. GO TEAM!

Team in Training Century Rides

To read the details, and see lots of pictures of the various TNT rides I've participated in, check out these articles:

18th Annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride

Bike Diva Survives Tahoe Century Ride

Take care,
Lynn Smythe, AKA the Bike Diva

FROGG Everglades Ride

Power to the Podium Sweepstakes

PRESS RELEASE

 

Contact: Hunter Allen                                                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phone: (540) 587-9025

Email:  Info@peakscoachinggroup.com

 

IMAGINE!

 

Imagine racing one of America’s premier “long-course” Speedways on your bicycle with 30 of your toughest competitors.  Visualize yourself sharpening your race skills through the hands-on- coaching of America’s Winningest Pro ever; Scott Moninger.  Dream of learning how to execute the break from 1986 US Pro Champion Thomas Prehn.  Envision yourself learning from the worlds foremost expert on power training and former US Pro; Hunter Allen

 

Make the Break – Win the Sprint – Stand on the Podium!

 

March 8^th, 2010 Pocono, Pa:  Hunter Allen’s Peaks Coaching Group, the premier provider of power based coaching, training and camps today announced the launch of its new “Power to the Podium” Sweepstakes sponsored by XOOD Natural Healthy Endurance Drink (www.xoodhealth.com).  Grand Prize is an all expense paid trip to Hunter’s newest camp, Power Race Tactic Camp (camp details).  This promotion will also be awarding over $500 worth of XOOD Endurance Drink mixes and signed copies of Allen’s newest book; Training & Racing with a Power Meter, 2^nd Edition.

 

“This camp is like nothing any cyclist has ever attended!” states Hunter Allen, owner of Peaks Coaching Group and Co-Author of “Training & Racing with a Power Meter”, “Cyclists of all levels will get a chance to learn the secret pro tips while racing on the coolest venue; Pocono Speedway”.  “The camp will feature two full days of racing on the closed north and south courses of the speedway, with Friday afternoon featuring a special citizens training race sponsored by BikeReg (www.bikereg.com)”, continues Allen.  “Our format will group riders into equal power profiles then run numerous race scenarios in competitive situations. 

 

“There are two key barriers to learning how to race well; first, practice time.  Category racers typically race about 20 times a year, which means you have 20 chances to learn how to execute your tactics, that’s it.  Second, the pressure of racing.  If is very hard to learn to read a race, execute a tactic, set-up the sprint or win when doing so under the pressure of racing.  This camp will feature numerous race scenarios where our professional coaches will guide you through the tactics, help you learn how to read the race and make the move while riding with riders of similar profiles; the learning advantage of this set-up is hard to beat” states Allen.

 

“It was the unique benefits of this camp that brought us on as a sponsor” comments Salvatore Tirrito, founder and President of XOOD Natural Healthy Endurance Drink.  “Hunter and his team are always pushing the edge of learning new ways to use power to improve your race results.  There are plenty of spring mileage camps but nothing this focused on the pure result of winning races”.

 

POWER TO THE PODIUM Sweepstakes features one (1) Grand Prize of an all expense paid trip to Hunter Allen’s “Race Tactics Power Camp” (excludes travel), five (5) 1^st prizes of XOOD natural Healthy Endurance Drink Prize Packages featuring three (3) (one of each flavor) of XOOD 36 serving size bottles and 2^nd prize of ten (10) signed copies of “Training and Racing with a Power Meter”.

 

Details & Join:  http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/25092

 

For those already signed up or wishing to reserve spot (please note this camp is close to sold out), if you win the Grand Prize your deposit will be refunded and all payments returned.

 

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People for Bikes

People For Bikes

On March 9, People for Bikes was launched at the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC. People for Bikes is a site trying to unite a million voices to improve the future of biking. People for Bikes is an initiative of the Bikes Belong Coalition.

Here is the email that I received from People for Bikes:

"Peopleforbikes.org is a campaign created by Bikes Belong, the national group of bicycle retailers and suppliers working to put more people on bikes more often.  Our goal is simple: to unite one million voices of support to improve the future of bicycling – to make it safer, more convenient, and appealing for everyone. With one million riders on our side, we’ll create a national movement with the clout and influence to get things done."

For Additional Information

Visit their website: Peopleforbikes.org

Follow People for Bikes on Twitter: twitter.com/peopleforbikes

Become a fan of People for Bikes on Facebook: People for Bikes

People for Bikes
P.O. Box 2359
Boulder CO 80306

Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Bike Diva

2nd Annual ZMotion Sunrise Classic

The weekend of April 10-11 marks the dates of the 2nd annual Sunrise Classic bike races, presented by the ZMotion racing team. The circuit and criterium races seem a little too hard core for my racing ability, but I am thinking about racing in the time trial.  There is a 30 second staggered start for the time trial, so although I may be passed by faster racers starting after me, at least it's not a mass start.

For the circuit race and downtown criterium, Cat 4 women race the same time as CAT 1-3. Sounds too intimidating for my blood. But I've done a couple of local time trials, that have a 1 minute staggered start time, so I think I would be okay to do the Sunrise Classic time trial without freaking out.

Saturday, April 10

• Bank Atlantic Center
• 1 Panther Parkway
• Sunrise, FL 33323
• 8 AM - start of circuit race
• 4 PM - start of time trial

Sunday, April 11

• Esplanade Park
• 400 SW 2nd St.
• Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33021
• 8 AM - start of criterium

Sunrise Classic Race Registration

Cyclists can register for any of the Sunrise Classic events either through the USA Cycling website, or by visiting the Florida Cycling website. 

Entry Fees

• $35 circuit race
• $15 time trial
• $35 downtown criterium
• Kids 9 and under race free
• No fee for spectators 
• A USA Cycling license is required to participate in any of these races. A one day license can be purchased for $10.
• Onsite registration starts at 7:30 AM

For additional race details, visit the ZMotion website: www.zmotion.org.

Here's a video of last years Sunrise Classic:

Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Bike Diva

American Classic Sponsors Team ZMotion

PRESS RELEASE

Bicycle Industry Leader American Classic Helps Keep Zimmerman Advertising's Team zMotion on the Road to Victory

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Classic - an industry leader in bicycle wheel and component design - has signed on as the official sponsor of the racing wheel sets for Team zMotion's Pro 1/2 Race Team. In addition to its success in the racing world, American Classic wants to show its support of zMotion's philanthropic efforts and advocacy work.

 American Classic is providing every member of zMotion's Pro 1/2 Race 
Team with Carbon 58 Tubulars. The wheels, which are designed to be 
light, stiff and aerodynamic, are especially fast for road racing.

"The goal of American Classic is to help make our customers' cycling dreams come true by being a leader in the cycling industry," says American Classic General Manager Ellen Kast. "We couldn't be happier to sponsor fellow industry leader Team zMotion, especially because of what this group gives back to its community."

Since its inception, zMotion has participated in countless charitable rides throughout South Florida. zMotion is now involved with several philanthropic organizations, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Hospice for Life, Kids in Distress and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Year-to-date, zMotion has raised more than $1.2 million for these and other causes.

zMotion is involved in numerous cycling advocacy efforts, most notably its "Ride Right, Drive Right" campaign. "Ride Right, Drive Right" is zMotion's campaign to educate both motorists and cyclists about the need to share the roadways. The campaign's goal is to save lives by building awareness. It has several components, one of which involves working with the Florida Department of Transportation to design and implement a road sign program.

zMotion's Pro 1/2 Race Team is led by team captain Grant Potter. Overall, zMotion's racing team is comprised of approximately 30 members, including Pro 1/2, Masters 35+, Masters 45+ and a Women's Team. Team zMotion competes professionally in statewide races in all major categories.

 To find out more about zMotion, visit www.zmotion.org.


 ABOUT AMERICAN CLASSIC

American Classic is emerging as a bicycle industry leader in the wheel and component design arena, embracing improvement by fearlessly fusing engineering technology, quality and style into the 2010 product line. The company remains true to the original goal of Founder and Engineer Bill Shook: Make bicycle sport enjoyable for all who want to ride and race. American Classic has two facilities including a testing facility and quality control center and an assembly plant. For 2010, American Classic has a broad variety of unique designs in all disciplines including road, track, triathlon, cyclo-cross, cross country, all mountain, downhill and new handcycling. For more information, visit www.amclassic.com.

ABOUT ZMOTION

zMotion is a Zimmerman Advertising Team. zMotion has become a visible force in the South Florida cycling community. We ride to raise money in the fight against MS. We ride to live healthy and enjoy life. We ride because we care. And we ride because we can. We are blessed with good health and the freedom to enjoy this great sport. For more information, visit zMotion.org.

About Zimmerman Advertising

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Zimmerman Advertising, an Omnicom Group(TM) company, is the country's leading national retail brand builder, and the 14th largest advertising agency in the United States according to Adweek, with more than 1,100 full-time associates and offices throughout the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. For information on the agency, visit http://www.zadv.com/. To learn more about Jordan Zimmerman, his business philosophies and opinions, visit his blogspot: www.yousleepwhenyoudie.com

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CONTACT: Media: Leah Knepper at Zimmerman Advertising at
+1-954-644-4041, leahknepper@zadv.com

Web Site: http://www.zmotion.org/

David Heaslip to Ride in National Kid's Cancer Ride

I just received the following press release from a cyclist participating in the 2010 Sears National Kid's Cancer Ride. My husband and I participate in a lot of charity bike rides, so I'm more than happy to post up information to the Bike Diva site on other cyclists participating in charity events.

PRESS RELEASE

David Heaslip of Bracebridge has been selected as one of the 40 riders to ride across Canada in the 2010 Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. If you ask David why he wants to do it he’ll say “If not now….when?” David’s 68 now, and will be 69 during the ride. His other slogan is “…because I think I can!”.

 

David’s interest in fitness started back in 1998. An executive on Bay Street in Toronto , time in the office or flying around the country in the back of a 747 airplane had packed on the weight. There was no time for fitness at all.

 

One day a light bulb went off and he decided to join a downtown fitness club. He got up before dawn, headed to the gym and got on the treadmill. Twelve months later he had lost 54 pounds and 11 inches from around his waist. At this point he started strength training, and then dabbled at distance running. That didn’t prove to be too exciting.

 

He retired in 2000 and moved to his lakeside home in Muskoka. He joined the Muskoka Fitness Club in Bracebridge, and kept up his daily routine. A few months later he was invited by a couple of gym members to take the CanFitPro Personal Trainer certification. He did, and he loved it. He went back to Bracebridge and spoke at several service club luncheons about wellness as we age.

 

He then took the CanFitPro Wellness and Nutrition program to bolster his knowledge. At the same time, he completed the Million Metre Row on the indoor rowing machine. He was invited to join a social bike riding club, and caught the bug. He went on to take his indoor cycling certification at Georgian College , and introduced classes to Muskoka Fitness.

 

David believes that just because you are older that you shouldn’t stop being active and fit. He has no illusions about the effects that aging has on our bodies. He understands the naturally diminished system functions, the diminished lung capacities, and the lower heart capabilities, but believes that with aggressive training he will be able to hold his own during such a grueling ride.

 

The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride is believed to be the world’s largest fundraising event for childhood cancer.  Starting on Canada ’s west coast in Vancouver on September 9^th, 2010 and finishing on Canada ’s east coast in Halifax on September 23rd, the event is an epic journey.  As they travel from coast to coast along a well planned route, national cyclists will be joined by local community riders who will cycle for as little as 10 KM or more. They will stop at Sears locations for community support and refreshments, and visit with pediatric oncology centres along the way. A volunteer team will accompany the national team to ensure the safety of all riders, ensure optimum riding conditions, drive support vehicles, and tend to the needs of all the riders.

Each rider is responsible for raising $25,000 in pledges to help meet this year’s goal of $2 million.

If you would like to sponsor David, go to his webpage at www.snkcr.com/davidheaslip or visit the homepage at www.searsnationalkidscancerride.com. He can be reached at heaslip@B2B2C.ca

When he signed up, he was motivated to get behind a cause that had the potential to directly affect the lives of children living with cancer and their families. Each rider pays a $4,000 registration fee to cover their own costs, which means that 100% of the money raised goes directly towards the cause.

As they ride through the cities along the way, they’ll attend numerous community events, where they’ll hear stories of the many ways the money raised by the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride has helped children with cancer and their families.

If you would like to get involved in the fight against children’s cancer, and want to participate in my fundraising efforts, I welcome all the support I can get!

Please check out my link at:
www.snkcr.com/davidheaslip.com

I can be reached at:
heaslip@b2b2c.ca

Bike Diva is Grease Monkey Wipes Affiliate

I've blogged about Grease Monkey Wipes a couple of times on Bike Diva. The founders of Grease Monkey Wipes, Erin Whalen and Tim Stansbury, recently appeared on ABC's Shark Tank to request corporate funding, to make their company bigger and better. They were successful, and obtained their funding - way to go!!!!!

Grease Monkey Wipes are individually packaged cleaning wipes that use an all-natural, citrus formula to handle heavy duty cleaning. Each non-toxic, pre-moistened wipe can easily remove grease, grime, oil, tar, ink, adhesives, and other stubborn messes.

Read my complete blog post: Review of Grease Monkey Wipes, which I wrote back in November, 2009.

Bike Diva has just become a Grease Monkey Wipes affiliate. GMW are a terrific product, I always keep a few in my bike bag for a quick clean up after changing a flat tire. Click here to visit Grease Monkey Wipes

Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Bike Diva