So...I open my email at work yesterday and what do I see? An email from Jeremy (the very nice sir from Bokoo Bikes) saying my bike is in and I can pick it up anytime!!!!!!! So excited for yet another trip to Chanhassen...pictures of the bike to come soon!
Kate
PS: I've also decided it's completely necessary to have a name for my bike...suggestions are encouraged :)
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
First of all, HAPPY 2010 EVERYONE!!! I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season :)
I can't even BEGIN to describe the generosity I have experienced in the past couple of weeks! I started receiving donations to Bike and Build in my name just days after sending out the donation letters and they keep coming in!!! I'm so humbled by this entire process and all of the people that are willing to give to the cause...I can't say thank you enough! As of today, I officially passed the $3,000 mark! That means only $1,000 left to raise for my portion of the fundraising!! Along with all of the wonderful monetary contributions, I would also like to thank everyone that has given me support in other ways. I've had so many people wish me luck and tell me they will be thinking of me next summer in all of my travels and that means so much to me!
This week I made my first trip to Bokoo Bikes in Chanhassen, MN where I got "fitted" for a bike (a trip that was ONLY possible thanks to my FANTASTIC, patient, car-owning friends TORI AND AMY)! As most of you know, I'm not exactly TALL so I wanted to make sure the mens x-small bike would still fit my oh-so-lengthy stature or if I would have to cough up the extra money to get a womens bike. After trying out a few different bikes with the help of a very helpful worker, we decided the mens x-small would work just great! Even better...Bokoo happened to be having a huge sale on biking shoes so I ended up buying a pair for 30% off the regular price...I win! Lucky (or maybe not so much?) for me, I'm not the only super short person doing Bike and Build this summer because Bokoo has completely run out of the x-small bikes so I will have to wait until March to get my bike. It looks like more stationary bike training for me in the next two months. However, I had my longest ride everrr last week...23 miles in about two hours! I know 23 miles seems like NOTHING compared to the 80ish I'll be riding a day this summer but it's all about baby steps! :)
Spring semester in a few days....last one, here we go!
I can't even BEGIN to describe the generosity I have experienced in the past couple of weeks! I started receiving donations to Bike and Build in my name just days after sending out the donation letters and they keep coming in!!! I'm so humbled by this entire process and all of the people that are willing to give to the cause...I can't say thank you enough! As of today, I officially passed the $3,000 mark! That means only $1,000 left to raise for my portion of the fundraising!! Along with all of the wonderful monetary contributions, I would also like to thank everyone that has given me support in other ways. I've had so many people wish me luck and tell me they will be thinking of me next summer in all of my travels and that means so much to me!
This week I made my first trip to Bokoo Bikes in Chanhassen, MN where I got "fitted" for a bike (a trip that was ONLY possible thanks to my FANTASTIC, patient, car-owning friends TORI AND AMY)! As most of you know, I'm not exactly TALL so I wanted to make sure the mens x-small bike would still fit my oh-so-lengthy stature or if I would have to cough up the extra money to get a womens bike. After trying out a few different bikes with the help of a very helpful worker, we decided the mens x-small would work just great! Even better...Bokoo happened to be having a huge sale on biking shoes so I ended up buying a pair for 30% off the regular price...I win! Lucky (or maybe not so much?) for me, I'm not the only super short person doing Bike and Build this summer because Bokoo has completely run out of the x-small bikes so I will have to wait until March to get my bike. It looks like more stationary bike training for me in the next two months. However, I had my longest ride everrr last week...23 miles in about two hours! I know 23 miles seems like NOTHING compared to the 80ish I'll be riding a day this summer but it's all about baby steps! :)
Spring semester in a few days....last one, here we go!
Friday, December 4, 2009
...and then I decided to bike across the country
Hello all!
I can't believe this is all happening!!! I'm officially signed up for the Northern US Bike&Build route, I've received my cyclist handbook, "friended" just about all the other people on my trip and started the fundraising process!! Last week, I hit the $500 mark for fundraising...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone that already contributed! It's amazing to see such enormous generosity from so many people already!
I'm hoping this blog will be a great way for friends and family to experience Bike&Build right along with me! I'll be keeping track of training, fundraising, and preparations before I leave for New Hampshire. Once we "hit the pavement", I expect to be able to update this blog every week or so to tell everyone how the ride is going! (and hopefully to verify that I am still alive and didn't pass out on the side of the road in the middle of who-knows-where)
I also want to recognize all the people that have made this adventure possible for me!! First of all, THANK YOU to my wonderful parents and family for supporting me in this decision...I SWEAR I'll have a real job soon!! Thank you to everyone who has and will donate to this cause in my name...you are making a huge difference in my life and countless more across the country! Finally, thank you to all the B&B alumni for spreading the word of this amazing organization and being a total inspiration to me and all the 2010 riders! Ali Kolste (NUS09) gets a special thank you shout out for answering millions of my questions about B&B and for helping me train in MN once the weather gets nice (and that includes Ms. Tori Kolste as well)!
This weekend I'll be sending out dozens of donation letters...wish me luck!
Kate
I can't believe this is all happening!!! I'm officially signed up for the Northern US Bike&Build route, I've received my cyclist handbook, "friended" just about all the other people on my trip and started the fundraising process!! Last week, I hit the $500 mark for fundraising...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone that already contributed! It's amazing to see such enormous generosity from so many people already!
I'm hoping this blog will be a great way for friends and family to experience Bike&Build right along with me! I'll be keeping track of training, fundraising, and preparations before I leave for New Hampshire. Once we "hit the pavement", I expect to be able to update this blog every week or so to tell everyone how the ride is going! (and hopefully to verify that I am still alive and didn't pass out on the side of the road in the middle of who-knows-where)
I also want to recognize all the people that have made this adventure possible for me!! First of all, THANK YOU to my wonderful parents and family for supporting me in this decision...I SWEAR I'll have a real job soon!! Thank you to everyone who has and will donate to this cause in my name...you are making a huge difference in my life and countless more across the country! Finally, thank you to all the B&B alumni for spreading the word of this amazing organization and being a total inspiration to me and all the 2010 riders! Ali Kolste (NUS09) gets a special thank you shout out for answering millions of my questions about B&B and for helping me train in MN once the weather gets nice (and that includes Ms. Tori Kolste as well)!
This weekend I'll be sending out dozens of donation letters...wish me luck!
Kate
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