| Subject: | Off topic re: Portland LiveSTRONG ride |
| Date: | 09/26/2005 06:01 AM |
| From: | Lisa Mellinger |
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Just wanted to share about what an AWESOME time I had in Portland yesterday! Not only did I get to see one of my heroes close up, my niece got Lance's autograph while I took off after George, Bobke and Och...unfortunately missed "the Cannibal" but there's always next year!! I drove nearly 3 hours just to catch a glimpse of these guys never thinking I'd be such close range! I hope to be at a riding level next year, and on a much nicer bike, than I am now (novice) so I can participate next time! Or at the very least volunteer, though I felt appreciated for just being there to cheer the groups on. Thanks to NIKE and Phil Knight for the use of his "backyard" I look forward to coming back to visit again. Also, thanks to the other sponsors, the radio stations, the musical entertainers, the volunteers and everyone who showed in support of the event. Most of all thanks to Lance for choosing Portland as the inaugural site to launch these--we've proven his choice was right! Guess I've rambled on enough but I'm still flying high! It was an awesome belated birthday treat...I'm 360 days older than Lance. The only thing that would've topped it was my 11 year old son who was with me getting to meet him--he didn't even get to really see him since the crowds were so thick =( Anyway, happy cycling! Lisa |
