New Adventure

Alright, I am re-purposing this often used blog (note sarcasm) to chronicle my exciting new journey. I have recently committed (probably should have been committed) to do the 9th annual AIDS Lifcycle Ride. In June of 2010 I will be riding my bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles over the course of 7 days. Yes it's insane. But, it's for a great cause and what a life experience! I have 8 months to train myself for the 545 mile ride, as well as raise the $3,000.00 required to participate.

My plan is to journal the process here and share it with my friends and family and their friends and family. I'm going to put up video clips (Vlogs to all us tech savvy kids) whenever I can (hopefully some action shots for you to mock) to give you a better insight in to the whole process.

I'm open to any and all fundraising suggestions and help as the amount is very intimidating! It has already been suggested that I sell some knitting items, so that will be coming along shortly.

I will be attempting to utilize the gazillion social networking sites out there to track and post my progress, including Twitter and Facebook. I already have a page on the ride site for donations and will be pushing that link hard! (see below)

http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/jotrostle

Thank you all in advance for sharing this adventure with me! I will need your support, a lot. Not just financially, but also emotionally and to remind me why I'm doing it on those mornings that I just don't want to get up and ride!

Following this post I will put up my current ride schedule and you can hold me accountable....I'm sure I will need it. Please follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jotrostle and become my friend on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jotrostle

Once again the AIDS Lifecycle page: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/jotrostle

From the site, a little information on why we ride:

It’s easy to think that HIV/AIDS is no longer a problem. Medications have come a long way, and people are living longer, healthier lives. This is why the work of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center is so vital. These agencies continue to provide the critical services and education needed to meet the growing needs of our community. We ride to raise awareness and knowledge about HIV/AIDS among participants, their donors, and the general public. We ride because—in the current economy—our agencies need these funds more than ever. Ultimately, we ride so that someday, we won’t have to.

Please go to the site and learn about what these two amazing organizations do, and where your generous donations will be going. http://www.aidslifecycle.org/

Wish me luck!