Short Team Ride before the Long Team Ride

Not all the team could make it, we are spread out throughout the PG&E system, but our group had a fun, 30ish, flattish, ride this hot afternoon. We rode through San Ramon to Livermore and back through Pleasanton and Dublin. Then bonded over food and planning for our big week. It was a nice taper down since most of us have been doing 100 milers the last couple of weekends.

100 mile day - getting ready for Day 2 of AIDS/LifeCycle

Jason, Giancarlo, Jan & David

Todays ride started and ended in Sunnyvale and took us through Gilroy and along the Uvas Reservoir. Head winds were strong all afternoon but we finished smiling and sunburn free.

Jason and Jan climbing

After the 100 miles, so proud of Giancarlo, his farthest ride ever and 1st century.

Gianni's benefit dinner for the PG&E Power Pedalers

Thank you to all the volunteers and Gianni's and especially the generous diners for making our fundraiser such a huge success.

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.