Kindle Someone’s Inner Spirit

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” – Albert Schweitzer

Ride of Silence – Global event May 18th

“To HONOR those killed or injured – To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here – To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD. Wear black arm band for anyone you know that has died, or red arm band for anyone you know who has been injured.”

Who’s hosting? Lark Gerry
Click here for MeetUp info

How to find us: S/E corner Day Creek & Baseline Rd.

Emphasis: Ride of Silence in memoriam 10/12 MPH

Type of bike: road bike, mountain bike or hybrid

PLEASE NOTE: The time of the ride shown above is the actual departure time.  Please allow time for bicycle assembly and inspection, filling of water bottles, inflating tires, etc. prior to departure.

More Info Rancho Cucamonga Ride of Silence Inland Empire hosted by Cycling Connection

Join us in a global moment of silence as we ride together in silence.

In memory of those killed and injured in bicycle vs. automobile related accidents, and to raise awareness to the surrounding communities for the importance of being safe and courtesy when exercising the common use of our roadways.

Ride’s of Silence will occur across the globe on May18th. Come join Cycling Connection and our friends as we join together in this 10 mile Ride of Silence.

For more information go to:  http://www.rideofsilence.org

Safety First: Bicyclists on public streets have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile and motorcycle drivers.

California Bicycle Laws indicate that bicyclists:
- Must obey all traffic signals and stop signs.
- Must ride in the same direction as other traffic, not against it.
- Shall ride as near to the right curb or edge of the roadway as practical– not on the sidewalk.
- May legally move left to turn left, to pass a parked or moving vehicle, bicycle, animal, make a turn or avoid debris and other hazards.
- Should ride single file on a busy or narrow street.
- Must make left and right turns in the same way that drivers do, using the same turn lanes.
- Must signal all their intentions to motorists and bicyclists near them.

All IEWC Riders are expected follow these traffic laws to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. IEWC riders are required to wear a helmet on all rides and are encouraged to carry identification and emergency contact information in their bike pack or on their person. For a full list of CA Bicyclist laws go to http://www.dmv.ca.gov….

A Gift A Day

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.
   – B. Olatunji

Support Me in Pedal Power — Tour de Cure

On May 7th, I will be cycling in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure in San Diego, CA. Admittedly, I’m a little nervous about undertaking such a huge event after being off the bike for so long but I really feel that anything I do to help is small compared to what needs to be done.

Please support me by joining the team or with a donation by selecting the “Click Here to Sponsor Me” link. Our efforts will help set the pace in the fight against diabetes. So let’s get in gear and ride to beat diabetes!

Help Make a Difference!

oh, and I wouldn’t mind a few words of encouragement

Inventor for a day

If you could invent anything, what would it be?

She read my mind…

We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives. If you don’t know where you’re aiming, you don’t have a goal. My goal is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared.
Mary Kay Ash

Oh Happy Day!

What could be better than a day on your bike? Maybe these guys singing on their bikes?

Watch it over and over again – I know I did!

I Live, I Ride, I am a Red Rider

It seems that the health of my family has kept my cycling schedule at a minimum for the last few years. This time it was the San Diego Tour de Cure I missed out on while my father is in the hospital. It really didn’t matter to me, I am a Red Rider at all times.

Why we ride … Red Riders
Red Riders are all Tour de Cure participants with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It doesn’t matter if you are on a team or an individual – you are an inspiration.

The purpose of the Red Riders…
Is to support everyone who lives with diabetes and showcase the courage it takes to live every day with this difficult condition.

And being a Red Rider means…
that you are not alone. With hundreds of riders who may share a similar story, and hundreds more to support you, being a Red Rider can help you with your first step or your millionth – in your fight to live a healthier life!

How do I become a Red Rider?

Wear the Red Rider Jersey

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes you are eligible to become a Red Rider. Make note when you register or contact your local Tour de Cure coordinator and tell them you want to be recognized as a Red Rider on the day of the event. This means you will receive free recognition gifts on the day of the event including a Red Rider Jersey. (all participants must raise the minimum $150 fundraising goal)

Is there a team I can join with other Red Riders?
Yes! You (and those that support you) can join Team Red which is made up of Red Riders AND those that support Red Riders. Encourage others to join you.

Missed the San Diego Tour de Cure, like I did? No worries, you still have time to register for the Long Beach event and make a difference.

Does your house have it’s fill of daily sunshine?

“A good laugh is sunshine in a house.”
– William Thackeray

Life Rules

“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”  – Woodrow Wilson