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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

And so it begins

I just want to say it has been great working with all of my JDRF ride buddys at Conseco!

Looking forward to the rest of the games (but my left foot isn't) :)

I am riding the Nebo ridge ride tonight and I understand a lot of you will be there on Thursday, i can't wait to ride with you and just like it is never to early to start fundraising, it is never to early to get out on the road.

This is going to be another great year and I am looking forward to riding with you all!!

Peace

Michael

Monday, March 15, 2010

Spinning Class NEXT Sunday

The weather is warming up a bit, we will be officially starting our outdoor riding season in a month so start thinking about getting your bike tuned up & ready to go.


Spinning Class Next Sunday
Our next spinning class will be next Sunday, March 28th at the Benjamin Harrison YMCA (5736 Lee Rd) starting at 1pm; this is a change from our published scheduled, there is NO class this week. Please come next week and bring some friends. RSVP so we can leave your name at the door (you do not need to be a Y member). Our final spinning class is April 7th at the Atheneum YMCA (401 E. Michigan) at 1pm.

Training Schedule
Our ride kick-off with the Youth Ambassadors will be Saturday, April 17th and we will do a 10 mile ride before that. Our mandatory ride orientation will be Saturday, April 24th and will include a 15 mile ride. The full training schedule for this year has been posted on the blog (left hand side under Links to Team Information). This is subject to change, but for the most part it is correct. There are schedules for the Death Valley, Wisconsin & Lake Tahoe rides.

Registration
Registration is OPEN for all rides. We currently have over 25 riders registered from Indiana. Contact Stacey if you have questions.

Fundraising
It is never to early to start fundraising. Fundraising events are posted on the blog. If you are looking for an additional fundraising opportunity you should consider participating in the Conseco concession stand effort. Dates for March include Friday, March 19th, Sunday, March 21st and Friday, March 26th. Although there is some up front commitment for this, it has the potential to raise a lot of money. If you are interested please contact Amy VanDewielle (avandewielle@riverview.org).

Monday, March 1, 2010

Spinning Class Sunday & Social Event Next Tuesday

Can't believe it is already March. The start of ride season will be here before we know it, hopefully along with some warm weather. In the meantime we have exicing events planned.


Spinning Class Sunday
Our next spinning class will be this Sunday, March 7th at the Atheneum YMCA (401 E. Michigan) starting at 1pm. Please come and bring some friends. RSVP so we can leave your name at the door (you do not need to be a Y member).

Social Event Next Tuesday
Next Tuesday, March 9th we will have our first social event of the year at the Ale Emporium (8617 Allisonville Rd) starting at 6pm. Please come and bring some friends. RSVP would be appreciated. We will have door prizes and will be showing a movie about the 2008 Death Valley ride.

Training Schedule
The training schedule for this year has been posted on the blog (left hand side under Links to Team Information). This is subject to change, but for the most part it is correct. There is a schedule for both the Death Valley & Wisconsin ride. Our ride kick-off with the Youth Ambassadors will be Saturday, April 17th (we will do a 10 mile ride before that). Our mandatory ride orientation will be Saturday, April 24th and will include a 15 mile ride.

Registration
Registration is OPEN for all rides. We currently have over 25 riders registered from Indiana. Contact Stacey if you have questions.

Fundraising
It is never to early to start fundraising, in fact I just sent out my letters this weekend. If you are looking for an additional fundraising opportunity you should consider participating in the Conseco concession stand effort. I did this on Saturday and it was great fun. Dates for March include Friday, March 19th, Sunday, March 21st and Friday, March 26th. Although there is some up front commitment for this, it has the potential to raise a lot of money. If you are interested please contact Amy VanDewielle (avandewielle@riverview.org).

Future Events
We have lots of events planned over the next few months. These events are for you, but also for anyone you think might be interested in learning more about the JDRF Ride to Cure program. Please come join us and bring a friend. A copy of the schedule of events is posted on the blog (left hand side under Links to Team Information). The events are also included in the Training Schedule.

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Indiana Cure Chasers 2010

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For more information about JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes...

Contact the Indianapolis office at 317-469-9604

Go to Indiana Cure Chasers website OR JDRF website.