The STP!!!....Who's riding?

July 18-19, 2020

Seattle to Portland (STP)

For several years I have wanted to take the time to ride the STP, 

well this year it's happening!!

This 206-mile bicycle ride is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Pacific Northwest with up to 8,000 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days every year! You will roll out of Seattle with the sun rising over Lake Washington, and along the way you will enjoy open views of Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens. You will also cruise through the scenic valleys, forests, and farmlands of western Washington and Oregon. Come ride what Bicycling Magazine has listed as one of the best cycling events in the nation!

So excited, drivers beware of cyclists.

Event date: Saturday, July 18, 2020 - 4:30am to Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 7:00pm

July 18-19, 2020

REGISTRATION • START LINE • MID-POINT • FINISH LINE

REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 AT 10:00 AM

Cost: $140-$200 Rider Limit: 8,000

RATE TIER ENTRY DATE PREMIUM MEMBER NON-MEMBER

Member Only Registration 1/7/20 - 2/4/20 $140 -

Regular registration 2/4/20 - 4/30/20 $140 $160

Late registration 5/1/20 - 7/12/20 $180 $200

Youth (ages 1-12) registration 1/7/20 - 7/12/20 $60 $65

 

https://www.cascade.org/rides-and-events/kaiser-permanente-seattle-portland-presented-alaska-airlines

Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic 2020

Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic 2020
Through giving we receive, be it through time, effort or money.

I've signed up for Bike MS a fundraising ride that changes the world for people affected by multiple sclerosis. I'm going the distance with my training and commitment, and I hope I can count on your support as I prepare for this incredible experience. I've set an ambitious goal because I know that with support from people like you, I can get there. MS is a devastating, unpredictable disease. But money raised through Bike MS fuels cutting-edge MS research and critical services to ensure people affected by MS have the resources they need to live their best lives. 
This is a phenomenal organization, and cause all participants leave the event feeling elevated. There is so much appreciation verbalized throughout the whole event. We participated last year but I did not post much about it...I dont like the whole fundraising idea on social media...but I will tell you participating and helping with this is extremely moving and life changjng!! If you cannot donate I would urge you to volunteer it is positive and uplifting, it's amazing when we give what we receive.💗💗💗

BARS2BOOBS, what am I talking about?

BARS2BOOBS

Bars2boobs is basically information and experiences for all trail riders. Any time you see something on my blog that specifies BARS2BOOBS it will have to do with events, interesting trail riding topics, races, cool trails, races that all have to do with  trail riding. When I hit a pump track, that's what I think of because my bars literally go up to my boobs at times, thus Bars2Boobs.

Cycle for Survival

Cycle for Survival is an event that is put on by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center  the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center — has devoted more than 130 years to exceptional patient care, innovative research, and outstanding educational programs.) The event was held in Seattle, WA.  I was fortunate to be able to spin and help uplift the battle for survival. The experience left an imprint on my Spirit. If you find a cause where you can put your wheels to use by all means push across any personal and physical boundaries that you think limit what you can give and get out there and Handle Bar Your L!fe.  A gigantic thank you and namaste to all the corporate sponsors such as Zillow, Pinterest, New Balance and Smart Water to name a few that donated to this fabulous event. It is now on my yearly to do list. 

                        Any Excuse to Ride

Did you know??

Did you know, about RED LIGHT THERAPY? So I was told about red light therapy from a friend of mine, she swears by it. Says not only does it help with saggy underarms, lol. wrinkles and scars it apparently helps with muscle recovery. So needless to say I decided to look into this phenomenon called red light therapy. The technical description I found for "what is it?" 

It is a controversial therapeutic technique that uses red low-level wavelengths of light to treat skin issues, such as wrinkles, scars, and persistent wounds, among other conditions. In the early 1990s, RLT was used by scientists to help grow plants in space. Red and near infrared wavelengths of natural light stimulate the mitochondria in your cells, the powerhouses responsible for taking light, oxygen, and the food we eat—and turning it into usable energy for our bodies through the process of cellular respiration.

Link to additional information on Red Light Therapy

So far I have had 4 red light therapy sessions I don't notice any changes as of yet...however, a large benefit is that the sessions are 20 minutes each so it is a great break from distractions and gives me time for peaceful, mindful meditation and prayer.

There is a lot of data available on the pros and cons of red light therapy here are a few of each.

Some PROS

• promotes antioxidant production
• increased circulation
• improved sleep
• fast muscle recovery
• reduced joint pain

Some CONS

• you need several sessions to see results
• you need to continue sessions for the results to continue

So there you have it, I will post more in another month or so about RLT.  Let you all know if there are any direct benefits that I experience.