Ah the QMDC, what is that you ask??? Its an amazing 7 day, 600 mile bike ride from San Francisco to San Diego. 600 miles... YES 600 miles. I know you all think I am nuts. But with all the proper training being received, it will be unforgettable. And the best part of it all is that all the money raised is going to benefit the Challenged Athlete Foundation.
The Challenged Athlete Foundation helps people with disabilities play sports. They offer grants, training, coaches, resources. Everything a disabled athlete needs the CAF is there to help.
So, how did I get involved? I was on the Trek Store website and saw a little advertisement for the QMDC and it said to click here to win a spot. So I first used google to find out what QMDC really is. Qualcomm Million Dollar Challenge. Is 100 riders raising at least $10,000 each for the CAF. And to end the fundraising they take this epic 600 mile bike ride.
So to win a spot on this QMDC... Scott and BR, from xx1090 have decided for a second year to put together a cycling team and one person from the cycling team will win a spot on the QMDC. Each entry had to write in 50 words or less why they want to be a part of the QMDC.
I checked the deadline... May 31. I thought why not. What is the worst thing that could happen I get picked for the cycling team and don't win the contest. But I will gain from it a whole lot more. A couple of days after submitting my essay, I get an email saying I was selected as a member of the Scott and BR cycling team. I was in shock.
Right now we are into 11th week of training. The ride is going to take place from October 18-24. Each week I find myself getting stronger and looking forward to every Sunday, when I get to ride with the team. Some rides are more of a challenge then others, but if they were all easy what would we get out of them.
That is all for now... I will have more later on today...
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