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Answer to Cancer bike ride June 25

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    • May 4, 2016 at 5:57 pm
    wasserd
    Participant

    Hi! I'm checking in to see whether any other forum members are going to participate in the Answer to Cancer bike ride to raise money for cancer immunotherapy research (a2c.org)? My husband and I are signed up for the 25 mile ride. I'd love to know if any other melanoma patients are participating – the course is pretty grueling so that leads me to believe they didn't really have current patients in mind when they planned it. I am doing well right now on Tafinlar/Mekinist, though, so it's a good time for me to train.

    Deborah

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      • May 4, 2016 at 7:55 pm
      SoCalDave
      Participant

      Sure wish I could join you!

      Done my share of charity bike rides and I think they are more about fund raising than anyone who has the disease participating.

      Did a pediatric cancer ride a few weeks back and not one kid in sight!

      It's all good though if we can hope that our participation and contribution can help.

      I guess our melanoma rides should happen in the dark!

      David

       

       

        • May 4, 2016 at 8:00 pm
        SoCalDave
        Participant

        Oh, and as cyclist, don't worry too much about the mileage. If you can do 15 miles you can easily do 25. I think my highest mileage was 20 miles when I did a 35 miler, so you'll be fine.

        Don't start out too fast and just find your pace. Think of the pizza and ice cream when you finish – that did it for me!

        David

        • May 4, 2016 at 9:45 pm
        wasserd
        Participant
        Thanks, David. I was inspired to sign up for this one by a friend, who is a two time breast cancer survivor, who has done the “Tour de Cure,” which actually is a ride for survivors. The A2C ride is different, however.

        I’m excited to train but there is a 2,600 foot gain in elevation so it won’t be a little ride in the park! I have a few weeks to get used to it, though, and I’m going to work with a trainer next week who will come up with a plan for me. I want to finish as strong as possible!

        • May 4, 2016 at 9:54 pm
        SoCalDave
        Participant

        You'll do fine!

         

        Going up that hill, every few minutes get up and pedal. A lot of folks say to stay seated but it's good to get up and stretch.

        You'll do fine. Just don't start out like it's the tour de france; link in with a group that you feel comfortable with and let us know how how you did!

        Just like this stupid cancer, it's a marathon, not a sprint!

        David

         

         

        • May 6, 2016 at 12:57 pm
        wasserd
        Participant

        I'll just be really happy to finish before they close the course! 🙂 My husband and I will be riding together, luckily. So we'll just be pedaling in our own little world.

        • May 6, 2016 at 12:57 pm
        wasserd
        Participant

        I'll just be really happy to finish before they close the course! 🙂 My husband and I will be riding together, luckily. So we'll just be pedaling in our own little world.

        • May 6, 2016 at 12:57 pm
        wasserd
        Participant

        I'll just be really happy to finish before they close the course! 🙂 My husband and I will be riding together, luckily. So we'll just be pedaling in our own little world.

        • May 4, 2016 at 9:54 pm
        SoCalDave
        Participant

        You'll do fine!

         

        Going up that hill, every few minutes get up and pedal. A lot of folks say to stay seated but it's good to get up and stretch.

        You'll do fine. Just don't start out like it's the tour de france; link in with a group that you feel comfortable with and let us know how how you did!

        Just like this stupid cancer, it's a marathon, not a sprint!

        David

         

         

        • May 4, 2016 at 9:54 pm
        SoCalDave
        Participant

        You'll do fine!

         

        Going up that hill, every few minutes get up and pedal. A lot of folks say to stay seated but it's good to get up and stretch.

        You'll do fine. Just don't start out like it's the tour de france; link in with a group that you feel comfortable with and let us know how how you did!

        Just like this stupid cancer, it's a marathon, not a sprint!

        David

         

         

        • May 4, 2016 at 9:45 pm
        wasserd
        Participant
        Thanks, David. I was inspired to sign up for this one by a friend, who is a two time breast cancer survivor, who has done the “Tour de Cure,” which actually is a ride for survivors. The A2C ride is different, however.

        I’m excited to train but there is a 2,600 foot gain in elevation so it won’t be a little ride in the park! I have a few weeks to get used to it, though, and I’m going to work with a trainer next week who will come up with a plan for me. I want to finish as strong as possible!

        • May 4, 2016 at 9:45 pm
        wasserd
        Participant
        Thanks, David. I was inspired to sign up for this one by a friend, who is a two time breast cancer survivor, who has done the “Tour de Cure,” which actually is a ride for survivors. The A2C ride is different, however.

        I’m excited to train but there is a 2,600 foot gain in elevation so it won’t be a little ride in the park! I have a few weeks to get used to it, though, and I’m going to work with a trainer next week who will come up with a plan for me. I want to finish as strong as possible!

        • May 4, 2016 at 8:00 pm
        SoCalDave
        Participant

        Oh, and as cyclist, don't worry too much about the mileage. If you can do 15 miles you can easily do 25. I think my highest mileage was 20 miles when I did a 35 miler, so you'll be fine.

        Don't start out too fast and just find your pace. Think of the pizza and ice cream when you finish – that did it for me!

        David

        • May 4, 2016 at 8:00 pm
        SoCalDave
        Participant

        Oh, and as cyclist, don't worry too much about the mileage. If you can do 15 miles you can easily do 25. I think my highest mileage was 20 miles when I did a 35 miler, so you'll be fine.

        Don't start out too fast and just find your pace. Think of the pizza and ice cream when you finish – that did it for me!

        David

      • May 4, 2016 at 7:55 pm
      SoCalDave
      Participant

      Sure wish I could join you!

      Done my share of charity bike rides and I think they are more about fund raising than anyone who has the disease participating.

      Did a pediatric cancer ride a few weeks back and not one kid in sight!

      It's all good though if we can hope that our participation and contribution can help.

      I guess our melanoma rides should happen in the dark!

      David

       

       

      • May 4, 2016 at 7:55 pm
      SoCalDave
      Participant

      Sure wish I could join you!

      Done my share of charity bike rides and I think they are more about fund raising than anyone who has the disease participating.

      Did a pediatric cancer ride a few weeks back and not one kid in sight!

      It's all good though if we can hope that our participation and contribution can help.

      I guess our melanoma rides should happen in the dark!

      David

       

       

      • May 5, 2016 at 12:06 pm
      JuTMSY4
      Participant

      Yes and no!  I'm doing the Breakthrough Bike Challenge with Penn Medicine – my Onc threw me the flyer and pretty my told me I had to do it.  

      My race is June 19, so just a week before yours.  Good stuff!

      • May 5, 2016 at 12:06 pm
      JuTMSY4
      Participant

      Yes and no!  I'm doing the Breakthrough Bike Challenge with Penn Medicine – my Onc threw me the flyer and pretty my told me I had to do it.  

      My race is June 19, so just a week before yours.  Good stuff!

        • May 6, 2016 at 12:58 pm
        wasserd
        Participant

        That's amazing! Break a leg! (Or is that not the wish for sporting events??) Glad your oncologist is enabling you. I'm seeing mine in a couple weeks and wondering if I should hit her up for a donation! 🙂

        • May 6, 2016 at 12:58 pm
        wasserd
        Participant

        That's amazing! Break a leg! (Or is that not the wish for sporting events??) Glad your oncologist is enabling you. I'm seeing mine in a couple weeks and wondering if I should hit her up for a donation! 🙂

        • May 6, 2016 at 12:58 pm
        wasserd
        Participant

        That's amazing! Break a leg! (Or is that not the wish for sporting events??) Glad your oncologist is enabling you. I'm seeing mine in a couple weeks and wondering if I should hit her up for a donation! 🙂

      • May 5, 2016 at 12:06 pm
      JuTMSY4
      Participant

      Yes and no!  I'm doing the Breakthrough Bike Challenge with Penn Medicine – my Onc threw me the flyer and pretty my told me I had to do it.  

      My race is June 19, so just a week before yours.  Good stuff!

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