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Although the fundraising goal initially gave me pause (especially with this economy), I decided to commit to just do it and ride in the 2009 PanMass Challege. I have always enjoyed long bike rides (and long walks on the beach), but this is a real, road race, for one hundred and ninety miles. in. only. TWO. days. This is going to be a (fun) challenge, and I am looking forward first and foremost to overcoming my fear of riding on the road. Until about three weeks ago, I preferred separated bike-only, no motorized vehicles allowed, paths to the 6-inch wide death strip they call a "bike lane" here in Boston.

Yes, there is a lot of work to be done.

I am so excited to be a part of this year's event - raising money for the Jimmy Fund and riding for a cure. Sad, but true, cancer affects everyone -- directly, indirectly, or both. I can't think of one person in my life who has not known someone or watched someone fight a battle with cancer. It is a mean and often unforgiving disease. In these uncertain times, I believe that it is more important than ever to contribute to the care, treatment, and prevention of cancer. However you are able to offer your support -- in whatever amount -- I appreciate everything you do. So, check out the links on the right side of this page, donate, and check back in often. I will be posting on here regularly as the weather starts to get better and I begin training in earnest outdoors(!). I am expecting the road ahead of me will twist and turn, dip and rise, just like it will all the way to Provincetown in August.