Thanksgiving

New blog post! YES.  The thanksgiving break was pretty distracting and kept me away from the computer.  Over break we were spread thin as a team but the few of us that were in Indy had the opportunity to do some fast paced rides.  I am thankful that we have had such great weather to continue our training efforts outdoors.

I am also thankful for all of those that have donated.  Just this past weekend, a recent alumni Nathan  Miller, donated some money to the team.  Miller offers more than just money.  He is a three time top 10 finisher in the little 500 and has stayed close with the team since his graduate.  We appreciate his support.  I am going to be posting regularly.  Keep checking in.

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This Weekend

Two of our riders are not going to be on their bikes this weekend, rather they are going to be standing for 36 hours in the Indiana University Dance Marathon. To date, the event as raised over $7 million. Good luck to them.

For those of us that are riding, we will be enduring the Nashville 90.  The ride should take about 6 hours.  Shane and Dave have never ridden more than 4 hours at a time so I am assuming that this will be a big challenge for all of us.

I am going to setup an alumni riding event for early spring.  The event will be an easy paced 30 mile ride.  I really want to get a large group alumni out in Bloomington to enjoy a ride and have a good time.

-kai-
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Winter Trip

Hilton Head South Carolina is where we will spend a week in the winter.  We are going to put together a training program for the week but I am assuming that it is just going to be long rides every day.  It will absolutely be great to get away from the cold weather for a week and get some longer rides in. 

We are staying in a time share provided by one of the riders parents. If you have any resources to aid for our trip, we would be more than appreciative. We would need cash for food, gas, etc...

Recently in Bloomington we have had some great weather allowing for longer rides.  The great conditions have really been key to motivating everyone to get out and log the miles. 

I am going to put together an alumni ride for the spring. I am going to encourage all interested alumni to attend as it will be a good opportunity to meet the bike team and enjoy Bloomington for a night.

If you would like to donate $100.00 or more, we will put one of these plaques in the mail for you. I have only 26 left!

-kai-
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Conclave and Thanks!

The Indiana Beta Conclave was this past Friday. I had a great time hearing about other Indiana chapters and meeting IU alum. Some honorable IU alumni to mention are below. These beta's (and friend of Beta) each donated money toward the team. In appreciation of their donations, we supplied them with a plaque containing a replicate miniature jersey from this years kit.

James Dugan          - $100.00
Charles McCormick - $100.00
Bill McCarthy          - $100.00
Fred Pfenninger      - $100.00

I really appreciate your generosity and we will be sure to keep you up to date on the status of the team and how your contributions are being put to use!

If you would like to donate $100.00 or more, we will put one of these plaques in the mail for you. I have only 26 left!

-kai-
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Night Riding

The time change has effectively ruined our team riding schedule. It is now getting dark at 6:00 so to find time and ride as a team, we have been pairing up durring the day and still logging our miles.

Tomorrow I will be at the Indianapolis Beta Conclave to share more information about the cycling team. This will be a great opportunity for you to come out and meet a few of the members.

Recently I have been very busy trying to find a job. I am going to keep this blog more up to date once I have a regular schedule and am not traveling two days a week for interviews.

-kai-
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