19 days and we're off riding from San Francisco to Los Angeles

The past week, I've been taking it easy and not cycling as much as I have so that I can be ready for this upcoming 109-mile Ride 4 A Reason this Saturday, May 17th. This ride helps 6 Oakland public schools, 3 of which are right in our Temescal neighborhood. You can donate to help the 6 schools by clicking on the donate badge to the right.

I've continued to ice my knee, stretch and take Aleve (doctors orders). I will be ready for Saturday and, definitely, the 7-day ride.

Also, thanks to everyone who has donated on behalf of my participation in AIDS/LifeCycle. We have contributed over $30,000 in support of much needed services. I'm continuing to fundraise in hopes of exceeding the $35,000 goal. I have 19 more days to do this.

Last Saturday, we enjoyed a luncheon thanking those who have donated. My brother Val, an excellent chef, created his signature mouth-watering paella (including a vegan paella) and roast pork dishes.