Me, Marisa (our favorite roadie who was going to be a cyclist until a bike vs. car door accident) and Deb

I believe that World History is a reflection of the thoughts, actions and words, of Human Beings. Therefore, I have choosen to be a positive addition to History. And, I strive to live a non- violent(ahimsa) and empowering way of life. [However, I'm not a saint/far from perfect].

In June 2010, for my 13th Year, I will participate in an event to benefit the S.F. AIDS Foundation called AIDS LifeCycle. Each year, I cycle 575 miles (from S.F to L.A, CA.). And, I complete the ride knowing I did the right

For more information, please visit:

ynottony.com/cycle3.htm

Also, Jules rocks what is perhaps the loudest cycling jersey ever (no small feat) - bright yellow smiley faces on hot pink. Ouch.

ALC7 - Day 5 - Red Dress Day - Santa Maria to Lompoc with lunch in Lompoc

Alex von Palchelbel aka sexy legs, arrives into Lompoc.

I'm posing with Ginger Brewlay at the Artichoke stop. Ms Ginger is always there to help welcome and encourage cyclists during the 7 day ride. Note I have a Chihuahua Beannie Baby attached to the top of my helmet. It was given to me by my father-in-law.

Day 1

Okay - as I saw the line of approximately 25 cyclists of various riding skills & from different social circles ride up the Marin Headlands - I almost cried in HAPPINESS ......Thank you for attending my 12th Annual Aidslifecycle Kickoff Ride. FUCKING SWEET! - ynottony1.blogspot.com/2009/01/who-would-have-ever-though...

Day 5 Camp

Twilight at camp

Hubby John and wife Jennifer Shumutz. When I met Jen during volunteer night at the Center her hubby was stationed over seas.

Once we finish lunch it's up that hill

This wonderful woman and her daughters decided to buy a couple hundred pies from a local baker and serve slices to the riders for free on the road into Santa Cruz. When I asked this young lady if i could take a picture of her in front of the stand, her grin practically split her head in two. Easily one of the most memorable moments of the trip and still just day one!

This the beginning of cutting sideways across the Central Valley. Wind blows down the valley north to south, and we were headed south so we had an awesome tailwind for most of the day. However, cutting across the valley was a different story - 20-25mph wind gusts the whole way. It was like riding through a wind tunnel sideways, you literally had to lean to the left while riding.

riders cycling out of cow palace

My high school friend, Don Conant, and his riding buddy. We're back in Central Park in our hometown of Salinas, CA.

Don's page:

www.aidslifecycle.org/3334

Aids lifecycle

This large display was the elaborate center piece of the fair grounds we camped at on Day 3.

Brian Miller

mark and kathryn