
4 AM. Sleepy cyclists and roadies on the shuttle bus from the hotel
to the Cow Palace. |

Waiting for opening ceremonies. |

AIDS LifeCycle first-timers, Chris and Amanda. Both were worried
at the start but finished all 7 days. |

Cyclists scrambling for their bikes to start the ride. |

The first of many rest stops provided by the roadies. Each stop
had food, drinks, and an abundance of port-a-potties. |

Fun is key on the ride. Rest stop 4 roadies and cyclists mugged
for the cameras decked out as faux Dolly Partons. |

A film crew followed us around documenting our every move. The result
will air on a new cable channel called LOGO this summer. The crew
asked us to "act natural", that is if you are used to
having a boom mike in your face. |

The eight ball, me, Minnie Mouse, and Dora the Explorer at Rest
Stop 2. It was a "children's toys" theme. |