Biking for charity

[Luinbariel]

Heyo folks!

This year, HeK and I are participating in an event to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis. We'll join the team Faster than Ham and look forward to trouncing the competition.

The event is called "Biking to the Viking". Participants will bike from our city (Winnipeg) to Gimli (a town known for it's Viking connections) and back. All told, the trip is about 160KM (that's just under 100 miles). We've never done anything quite this big before but we're looking forward to seeing if we can get it done.

We're both taking donations and hope to each raise at least $300 before the event begins, and would appreciate anything you want to throw in!

You can donate to HeK here

You can donate to me here

Wish us luck, folks! And don't feel pressured to donate.

[rumbot]

I did 50 miles last summer. Took about 2 months of biking 1-2x a week to build up to that.

Scaling was pretty much doubling - first week I could do 6 miles, then 15, then 25, etc...

Be very open to hacking your bikes. Once I started spending 4+ hours on it at a time, I became very attuned to what parts were a torture device and needed changing. Handles, handlebars, seat, pedals, shoes, etc.

Good Luck!

[Luinbariel]

We did a lot of biking last year, and noticed the same thing; every time we went out, we could go a little longer, and a little longer, etc. I think the longest ride we've had last year was also somewhere around 40 or 50 miles. I'm pretty confident we can do this, especially since the event will be at the end of our biking season, rather than the beginning.  And the trip is over two days, so it's half and half with a bunch of water stops. I think we'll be good.

As for bikes, we made a lot of changes last year. I noticed that my Canadian Tire bike wasn't really cutting it and the frame isn't right for my height, so... gonna buy a new one as soon as the weather is good. I'm excited for a bike that'll be more comfortable, and might try a new seat... I switched out my seat last year as well and it's okay.

[FlyingMongoose]

http://www.chronicle-tribune.com/lane-ri...963f4.html <-- Jennifer Lane-Riefler, my aunt did this. She's lost a number of friends to Cancer and runs a non-profit for her area... according to her the most difficult part of it has little to do with terrain, but weather. Apparently rain sucks when you're trying to bike 1,005 miles...

[Chief]

AW YEAH BIKING TO THE VIKING, i fucking knew it

never did it but i know a bunch of friends who always loved doing it, have an awesome time

[Luinbariel]

AW YEAH BIKING TO THE VIKING, i fucking knew it

never did it but i know a bunch of friends who always loved doing it, have an awesome time

Dude you should get in on this

[Chief]

[quote author=TheDarkChief link=topic=7236.msg277509#msg277509 date=1396646875]
AW YEAH BIKING TO THE VIKING, i fucking knew it

never did it but i know a bunch of friends who always loved doing it, have an awesome time

Dude you should get in on this
[/quote]maybe, they're probably still doing it so if i get healthy and get a bike within that time ill consider it. im also doing colour me rad 5k, that will be cray

[spm201]

If I can figure out a way to get my bike on a plane, I may just join you there, depending on what my schedule and vacation hours look like.

[HeK]

Salsa makes a travel road bike. It's designed to fit on an airline.

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[rumbot]

It's designed to fit on an airline.

I've got a 3-speed brommie. Don't tempt me so, stupid sexy flanders.

[at0m]

Alternately you could just contact the airline and ask how they would recommend transporting a bicycle.

[spm201]

Alternately you could just contact the airline and ask how they would recommend transporting a bicycle.

I only travel places because I do it for free. Kills the point for me if I'm paying exorbitant baggage fees.

[at0m]

[quote author=at0m link=topic=7236.msg277834#msg277834 date=1397747892]
Alternately you could just contact the airline and ask how they would recommend transporting a bicycle.

I only travel places because I do it for free. Kills the point for me if I'm paying exorbitant baggage fees.
[/quote]Hence contacting them. They generally don't charge extra for certain types of common large luggage like rifle cases, fishing pole cases, and skis. They may be willing to waive charges for a bicycle, depending on how much you can compact it.

[HeK]

Day one complete: http://www.strava.com/activities/184408236

14 degrees,  rain and mist with a 30 mph  head wind....  For four and a half hours.

[HeK]

And for the first time in 25 years they canceled the second day.
Extreme weather and unsafe road conditions.

[rumbot]

Extreme weather and unsafe road conditions.

What, did the sun come out?

[StolenToast]

And for the first time in 25 years they canceled the second day.
Extreme weather and unsafe road conditions.

Did you try asking nicely?

[Duck, Duck, Goose]

And for the first time in 25 years they canceled the second day.
Extreme weather and unsafe road conditions.

Blizzards in August?