Final stretch day 6 of 7. Nothing major to report. Rode through 90 degree heat for about 85 miles all for a great cause. And yeah got stung by a bee with 30 miles to go!
Pictures from Day 6…
Tag: cycling
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ESR23 Day 4
So this was my second imperial century of the year. This one, however, was with a damaged knee. Anyways I made it to finish line honoring all those who struggled with cancer.
Sharing a few pictures from day 4!
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ESR23 Day 3
The goal for today was about 80 miles to get to Albany. The start was great. Then about mile 10 my right knee started to hurt.
I couldn’t pedal uphill while seated on the saddle. So for next 10 miles, I put only about 10 percent effort with my right knee. At mile 20 was the first rest stop, an athletic trainer wrapped my knee and gave me some pain killers and topical pain spray.
For miles 20 to 40, the second rest stop I was able to use about 40 percent of my right leg. At the 40 mile rest stop, a doctor part of the medical team took care of me. A mechanic adjusted the bike. And a total stranger gave me his topical pain spray. For the rest of the ride, I made it using about 70 percent of my right leg.
Papa Newton and Baby Ammachi (Joan) were my inspiration today to keep going. Not only did cancer take them too soon, it did so in a painful way.
Sharing some pictures from day 3:
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ESR23 Day 2
We set off early to ride 80 miles from Somers to Rhinebeck in NY. We rode through sweltering heat and thunderstorms, all for a great cause — funding cancer research!
Sharing a few pictures from day 2!
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ESR23 Day 1
So the day, July 23, is finally here. More than 200 bicyclists set out on a 550+ mile ride as we raise funds for cancer research. Sharing a few pictures here:
On Ferry Staten Island to Manhattan 
Dedication Bib 
Class of 2023 
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ESR23 Final June Practice Ride
June 24, 2023
“You don’t lose because you are knocked out. You lose because you remain knocked out.” Mohammed Ali
I signed up for the Propel 100. 2023 ride as a practice century ride for the ESR23 ride. I got a flat within the first couple of miles, got lost about five times, but I completed 103 miles. My part was easy thanks to the amazing support and encouragement of the organizers! We stand on the shoulders of giants!
Infrastructure Tales 