A Long Way for My Next Ride
I've come a long way to my next ride. I flew into Grand Rapids Michigan last night and I'm headed to Traverse City today for an event called Wine, Women and Wheels at Trek Dealer Brick Wheels.
This is the third year for this event where the store shuts down and some 400 women turn out to talk and learn bikes, drink wine and celebrate women and fitness.
When the e-mail invite was first distributed, there were 50 RSVP's in 12 minutes. Wow, this is a powerful community of women. (Plus, who doesn't love giveaways and 20% off merchandise (only for women) while helping raise money for the new Smith's Family Breast Health Center).
I'm hoping to get a chance to ride with some women before the event starts. Don't worry, I won't drink and ride at the same time. . . .
Hope to see some of you there.
-Jen
PS. I will fly home on Friday and will hope to share pictures of the event by Monday
Comments
Hi Jen,
I met you last night at Wine, Women, and Wheels. We both have cancer in common and I felt a bond with you. Reading your blog tonight has made me feel even closer. I to remember the day that I was told I had colon cancer. The date of the surgery, the days in the hospital, the date of the first radiation treatment and last but not least-the date of the first and last chemo treatments.
I to have to go every 6 months for a checkup and blood work and this is after almost 9 years! I also turn into mean, grumpy, nervous, and wacko about a week before!
Was great meeting you and thanks for the advice on the socks, I love em! Get my new Trek tomorrow night and can not wait!!!
Take care, Julie
Posted by: Julie Umlor | May 15, 2008 6:50:19 PM
Jennifer,
My name is Reena Meltzer and I am a member of Team in Training. I am going to share your story tomorrow with folks at my company to share the impact of the dollars they donated to Team in Training and to inspire folks to give and help us find a cure.
I look forward to meeting you at one of the chapter events in Philly.
Thank you for all that you do to inspire us.
Reena
Posted by: Reena Meltzer | May 18, 2008 9:50:55 PM
Take lots of pictures. It will be grand.
M
Posted by: Trek Sister Marie | May 14, 2008 12:26:09 PM