Tour de Cause

I participated in Tour de Cause last weekend and it was another rewarding experience. I found out about the ride from a work partner whose company, Gorsuch, is based in the area.

Obviously Pelotonia takes the cake in terms of grandiose events. There were over 3,000 riders in 2010, an all out concert and celebrity appearances. Also, I didn't realize how spoiled I was by having giant signs pointing me towards Athens.

Tour de Cause was a little different. It still went to a great cause. I paid $20 to enter and it went directly to homeless drug addiction awareness and prevention in Fairfield County. For those of you from out of town, that is the county directly southeast of Columbus. There was no concert, no red carpet, no celebrity. The signs that pointed me onward were painted in tiny lettering on the street. But that's probably how it is for smaller events. Still, I was impressed with the fact there were over 500 riders registered that day. I'm sure at least another 100 or so walked up just as I did.

I only have one picture located on my Facebook page: Tour de Cause

The ride took us on various county roads to the north of Lancaster. It lacked the glitz and glamour, but anyone who knows me knows I love Southeast Ohio and this was a chance to see parts of the region I had not seen before. And most people probably know I don't need glitz and glamour anyway - just as long as I don't miss one of those signs on the ground. Twenty-four miles later I was finished.

Come to think of it, they did have some things Pelotonia did not have. After I finished they offered me pizza and ice cream. I happened to be in a rush so I took just a bottle of water and bolted back to Columbus. Would have been nice to do a longer ride, which I need to be doing at this point in my training. But all in all, I was impressed. I'd say it is safe to say I will see you again next year, Tour de Cause.

Here I Go Again

It seems that when most politicians announce they will run for office they put out the following rhetoric: "Big announcement coming tomorrow."

With me, you don't need to worry about this being drawn out. I'll make the announcement right now. I am riding in Pelotonia in 2011.

Last year's ride and fundraising was a rewarding experience for me. Thanks again to all the wonderful people who helped along the way. That goes for anyone who donated, to those who helped make signs, and to one who helped make the postcard possible.

I hope to be even more successful in my efforts this year. That means more donations, more songs on the playlist, more Facebook followers and a faster time to Athens.

Thanks for reading. Much more to come soon!