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Has anyone done one of the Team Livestrong challenge rides?

wellbert
wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Looks like a cool event, but I have never done any kind of cycling event. Thoughts?

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  • sillygoose1977
    sillygoose1977 Posts: 2,151 Member
    I would love to but I hate fundraising.
  • budkid
    budkid Posts: 50 Member
    I did the Davis Liverstrong last year. It is pretty well organized with tons of support throughout the ride. I think I would do it again this year.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    I did the Davis Liverstrong last year. It is pretty well organized with tons of support throughout the ride. I think I would do it again this year.

    Thanks. That's the one I'm looking at.
  • bethlikesbikes
    bethlikesbikes Posts: 69
    I did the Philly LiveStrong Century in 2010. It was my first century and I doubt another will top it. It was an amazing experience riding with cancer survivors and supporters. It was also really well supported. I didn't find the fundraising all that tough and the organization gives you lots of ideas. Plus there are some nice prizes if you reach certain levels of fundraising.
  • budkid
    budkid Posts: 50 Member
    Thanks. That's the one I'm looking at.

    Nice! The Davis ride is pretty much a good century for a first timer. First 30 miles is flat and a good warmup for the hills. Theres steep hills but not a crazy amount of elevation gain. I would said the ride is 70% flat and 30% hills. There was tons of food and fruits at the break areas. There was even an ice bath if you really needed it- 90 degree weather during the summer in Davis.

    It was well supported...I mean many minivans driving around to see if you needed water or mechanical help. My buddy tore his tire 30 miles in and they gave him a brand new tire to finish the ride. There was a good amount of people cheering throughout the course which was pretty cool. There is also like a small festival the day before and afterwards giving out tons of free stuff from gel packs to granola bars.
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