40 days until the ride?
I rode to alpine dam and then to mt tam then back home this morning, lots of climbing. Doing the same thing on Sunday.
I feel like I'm right on target to not have any problems riding to LA this year.
Thanks to all of you who have made this possible for me. I'd love to help any of you do the Aids Ride. Just ask me.

by Raj Walia on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 @ 4:49 PM

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John Agillion (Malone)
My best friend John died from AIDS on Friday. I couldn't get him to ride with me this year but we were hoping for next year.
I've been very sad the past few days, thought he and I would grow old together.
It's going to be very difficult on the ride this year. I'll be remembering John all along the way. A trail of tears.

by Raj Walia on Tue, Mar 23, 2010 @ 3:13 PM

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Feeling great, Sister's owning hills. Mom's a roadie...
Hey all,
Just want to make a quick entry to fill you all in. My mom signed up to be a roadie (she's on the traffic crew) so this will be a family event for me. Susan is stronger every day and is amazed that she has come from being winded after 6 blocks to riding over 60 miles on back to back days!
This is only a part f what we get to experience WHILE we raise funds for those who need help affected by HIV.
Thanks to you all!

by Raj Walia on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 @ 8:58 AM

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Starting my endurance training...
Well, I'd like to say that I'm fit and excited to ride but alas reality sets in. I have gained weight (I blame it on my broken arm - not overeating!) and fear those cold rainy bike rides. I keep telling myself "if I had a new Seven bike i'd feel much more encouraged" but alas reality sets in and lugging my 40lb ass won't be easier on a new bike!
I'm also feeling sad thinking about all my friends I am missing this holiday season, all my friends struggling with AIDS, and how our lives have changed because of the disease.
I am reminded that in the past I have isolated in fear of AIDS but today have another choice, I can RIDE TO END AIDS!
Take care all and Happy Holidays!

by Raj Walia on Sat, Dec 05, 2009 @ 9:44 AM

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I'm riding again.
I went on a 30 mile ride this afternoon. Took the mountain bike so things weren't so bumpy. My arm is sore but it was worth it - I have lost endurance and want to work at it again.

by Raj Walia on Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @ 3:57 PM

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Broken Bones
Yeah,
My right thumb & elbow is broken. I got caught on the church street rail early Saturday morning.
It is hard typing with only my left hand!
The MD at Davies said half of their biz comes from rail falls.
I'll know more later next week but my thumb is a splinter break.
I'll be off my bike for a while...

by Raj Walia on Sun, Sep 06, 2009 @ 5:25 PM

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Training...
This weekend we are closed Saturday through Monday so I have planned a 70 mile ride for Saturday with the Differnt Spokes riders (I have never ridden with them) and then a solo 100 mile ride around Pescadero for Monday.
The Monday ride has over 7000 feet of elevation gain!
I love downhills!
Raj

by Raj Walia on Wed, Sep 02, 2009 @ 5:38 PM

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Training Ride Leader
I completed the TRL training today.
I was pretty clueless when I started riding last year. I had never been on a road bike, didn't know that flats happen so often nor that riding 100 miles in an afternoon could be fun.
I want to encourage and keep safe new riders. I want to give back some of what was offered to me.
I look forward to the camaraderie we will share this year!

by Raj Walia on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 @ 8:48 PM

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