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!