Gears and Cheers Bike Race Report

On Saturday, May 30th, 2009, Gaby, the kids, and I completed the Gears and Cheers 09. We entered the 25 mile bike race to help raise awareness of the evils of overspending and debt and to raise money for BDO through its TEAM BDO efforts. With our good attitudes and our BDO T-Shirts, we thought we were ready to do this race.

It was a great day to go bicycling. Unfortunately, due to our vacation schedules, we actually did not train for this race. We felt bad about that, so the day before we rode for 8 miles and thought we were ready to bike the 25 miles the next day. Well, actually, waking up and doing 25 miles without any training is very tough to do. I rode the first 12.5 miles with the kids and then Gaby rode with them the second half. It took every ounce of strength and patience to get through the course with 2 kids in tow. Fortunately, during the second half we had an experienced volunteer to help give encouragement to us as we struggled to peddle and to take care of the kids who also were not prepared for such a long trek inside a bike trailer.



Fortunately, we made it. By leaning on each other's strengths, praying, and the volunteer, we made the 25 mile bike ride. We enjoyed the fresh water and after race food they provided for us to replenish all the nutrients we lost.

Looking back there were so many mistakes we made by being novice bicyclists. Too many to count. However, it did not discourage us from trying our hand at bicycling again. We had a great time together and created some good memories.

Unfortunately, we did this race at a loss to BDO. We did not have any sponsors for this race to help raise any money for BDO's Educational Ad project. So, if you would like to make a delayed donation, please do so by clicking here.