August Training ride to Lineman Rodeo in Livermore

Free lunch and lots of exciting competitions going on all around us.  This was our 1/2 way point on our 40 mile ride Saturday.  The hurt-man rescue involves, a timed competition on energized lines, to rescue an unconcsious body.  It's never to soon to start training for the 2016 AIDS/LifeCycle ride.

2015 Team Photo

SO PROUD OF THIS FABULOUS TEAM!
Back Row:  Rick Riddick, Nicolas Vighi, Joel Sipe, Neil Case, Stuart Bond, Chris McCoy, Jim Adams
Middle Row:  Natalie Clark, Tim Thomas, Herb Pruitt, Mariana Sierra, Lori Chen, Emilia Haya
Front Row:  Carol Grey, David Haya, Larry Fong, Tony Shafer, Jan Wexner

These folks together raised $75,000.00 to help end HIV/AIDS.

Super Hero day at lunch, the Power of Blue

Emilia, David, Jan and Drew

The back of the cape has a sparkly yellow electric bolt.

Day 7 - Ventura to Los Angeles (62 miles)

Today we biked from Ventura, through Malibu and into Los Angeles!  Most of the route was on the CA-1 Pacific Coast Highway where surfers and beach goers were mixed amongst friends, family and well-wishers cheering us along our coastal bike path.  Every PG&E Power Pedaler made every mile of the 545 mile trek and when we arrived at the Closing Ceremonies near Santa Monica, you could feel the pride beaming from every pedaler.  We did it!!!!  Team high five!

A long line at Rest Stop 1, eager to head into LA and cross the finish line.

Bike accident along the PCH where Lori, Joel and Chris helped direct traffic and call for emergency personnel to assist.  

Team meeting place just 5 miles outside the finish line!

Chris and his proud parents at the finish line

Some members of the PG&E team waiting to ship their tired bikes back to the Bay Area!

Chicken Lady (a 20 year veteran and a celebrity on the ride) photo-bombing the team at the finish line

We found Tim, sporting the PG&E Power of Blue jersey, and John Tran!

Tired riders heading to the exit after Closing Ceremonies.  Chris thinks he'll pack less next time. ;)

One of the end-of-ride meals... Yes, please do add an egg and onion rings and short ribs and bacon to that burger. We earned it.

Until next time!  Thank you for all the support and donations, we couldn't have done it without you.

Day 6 - Lompoc to Ventura (88 miles)

Day 6 is the prettiest day of the entire ride.  We spent most of the ride on the shoulder of US-101, which was a bit precarious but the sweeping views of the Santa Barbara coast kept us smiling.

Screenshot of our Strava tracker for the day

Joel and Chris on the bike path along U.S.-101 with their birthday party hats on in celebration of Chris' 33rd Birthday today!

Rest Stop 3 in Santa Barbara was a "Paradise Pit" complete with free ice cream donated from a local Santa Barbara ice cream shop!

Always a hoot, Rest Stop 4 had an "American Gladiators" themed stage and impromptu dance party on the beach!

Finally found Stuart today, he's so fast!

Roadies drive our gear and tents from camp site to camp site.  The logistics on the ride continue to impress us!

Tonight ended with a beach candlelight vigil to remember the loved ones who have been lost to AIDS.

Tomorrow....LA!

Day 5 - Santa Maria to Lompoc (42 miles)

Day 5 was cloudy, foggy and hilly but only 42 miles!  We were grateful for a low mileage day... and grateful for the volunteer Roadies that stood in the cold to help riders get through the day safely.  Thank you Jan, Dave, Larry and Emilia!

Today was also Red Dress Day! What's Red Dress Day? Every rider dresses in red to form a red ribbon of cyclists as we climb the windy hills.  

Some photos from the day:

Mariana and a sea of red, slowly making it through the traffic signals of Santa Maria.

Team PG&E lifeguards saving Herb from... We don't know.

Followed by a HUGE pizza (second dinner) courtesy of Herb while we supported our Golden State Warriors.  Good win, Warriors!

Last night, PG&E was also recognized as one of the top corporate teams for raising more than $60,000!  :) 

Day 4 - Paso Robles to Santa Maria (90 miles)

Today = 90 miles, 7400 feet of climbing and hitting the top of the "Evil Twin" hills to mark the Halfway to LA point!

Men of PG&E ready for some Evil Twins at 630am

Jim, Nic, Lori, Chris, Neil, Joel, Mariana, Herb and John. Proof that we've made it... Well, halfway that is!

Another team photo with our Lunchie Roadies from PG&E!  From left to right: Dave, Mariana, Nic, Jan, Lori, Joel, Larry, Chris, Emilia and Jim

Tent city in Santa Maria before inhaling dinner...

Good night!

Day 3 - King City to Paso Robles (66 miles)

This morning started off with a big hill climb (The Quadbuster), followed by a few smaller hills and lots of SUN (sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!) as we made our way to the highlight of the day: Bradley, CA Lunch Stop.  

Every year, the small town throws a fundraiser/party BBQ for the riders that come through and the funds they raise from selling hamburgers and tacos fuel the school's year long worth of extracurricular activities like Science Camp, Theater programs, Art Programs, etc.

Elevation screenshot from Strava

One of the students from Bradley handing out lunch order tickets.

Dude, where's my bike?

Happy Roadies at the Bradley Lunch Stop!

Nic, Michelle and Dave at the lunch stop

Chocolate milk and a tired tutu...the end of a good day.

Day 2 - Santa Cruz to King City (108 miles)

Making up for lost time = double post!

Day 2 is the longest day of the ride with 108 miles along CA-1 in Santa Cruz to US-101 in windy windy windy King City!  Luckily, most of the route was flat and allowed for some good tail wind behind our backs.

All riders on the team made it to King City safely, some of us even checked off a few personal riding milestones: First Century Ride and Longest Ride to date!

Bike parking madness: everybody trying to hit the road as early as 6:15am to get a head start on the long day!

This is what a selfie in a selfie looks like (at a scenic stop in Capitola).  So meta.

Larry, Lunch Roadie this year and  dressed up for Orange Safety Day!

Plenty of good entertainment at the Rest Stops as the wind picks up more and more and the riders get tired...

And this is what relaxation at camp looks like.  Not bad at all. :)

Day 1 - SF to Cow Palace (82 miles)

Hello!

The PG&E Power Pedalers have arrived safe and sound in Santa Cruz.  Thank you to all our donors!!!! The event raised a record breaking $16+ Million this year!

Today's route was 82 miles of fog, artichoke fields, dramatic coastal views and a few hearty hills to climb!

Here are some photos from the day:

We started with Opening Ceremonies at Cow Palace with 2400 riders and 600 Roadie volunteers.

And quickly met lines for food, lines for water, lines for porta-potties... a good way to make new friends! 

Teamwork!  Joel's first flat, Chris assisting.

Later, traded my bike in at Rest Stop 2 for a faster mode of transportation.

Nic and Dave (Team Dad and traffic safety at the Lunch Stop)!

Riders and Jan, Team Mom and PJ Party Lunch Roadie.

Chris' new talent

Nic, and his selfie with the Lighthouse.

Made it to camp for...(like I said)... lines for showers, lines for sports med, lines for coffee....

Good night!  -_-

Getting ready for AIDSLifecycle 2015

Half of the PG&E team: Chris, Joel, Lori, Mariana, Nic and Herb at Day 0 - Orientation Day.

We finished registration and are feeling ready for Day 1 tomorrow morning!


- LC

Location:Cow Palace Daly City

San Ramon Team Ride

Back row:  Joel, Jim, David, Herb, Neil, Emilia, Tim, April
Front Row: Chris, Lori, Jan

The PG&E team, Power Pedalers, take their last group training ride before the weeklong trip, from SF to LA, leaving 5/31/15.

Gianni's BIG check

Back Row, Tim, Dave, Jim, Nicolas, Joel, Lori
Front Row, Larry, Jan, Emilia

Thank you Gianni's Italian Bistro in San Ramon for hosting our "Tips For Change" fundraising event in April.
Thank you also to all our friends, the dinner guests and donors, of the evening.