The Epic Quest

So here it is - my epic adventure for 2008.

Somehow, for some reason, I've decided that it would be a good idea to enter The Ride to Conquer Cancer Benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital [link].

Over 200 kilometres in two days on the weekend of June 20-22, 2008.

By bicycle - not motorcycle, scooter or moped. (I know what you're thinking - there's no way he'll make it to the start line, let alone the finish).

Like most people, I have family and friends who have been touched by cancer - some more than others, and its something I would like to help stop. And, like a number of guys of my approximate age I felt the need to (try and) demonstrate that my chronological/ physiological advancement is in no way related to my psychological age, or hairline.

So, I've opted for the big bike ride.

Seems like a good idea - great cause that helps those I care for - and the opportunity for big bragging rights!

(I'm not sure who I will be able to brag to, my kids don't listen to me and neither does the dog, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it or probably just bore people to death at cocktail parties - they've probably already heard my existing stock of stories so will have to at least feign interest in something new).

But - I'm looking for a little help with this (a wee bit of a push up the hill, if you will).

Don't worry, I don't want your time (or cast off cycling shorts - though ointment may be called for later). It's only your cash I'm after.

Part of the deal is that I will raise $3200 toward cancer research at Princess Margaret (same middle name as my mother, sister and at least one cousin - Margaret that is, though the Princess part may have been given a workout from time to time too). Given that Princess Margaret is one of the top five cancer research hospitals in the world, it seems like a pretty good place to invest some coin.

To help me with this, simply click on the sponsorship link on the right side of the blog (which takes you to the David Gordon page on the official web site) and enter your sponsor information.

In exchange - you will get a number of items in return:

First - a tax receipt (yippee)!

Second - the opportunity to follow my progress as I prepare myself both mentally and physically for this epic, Ben Hur-like venture. I plan to update this blog on a weekly basis between now and the end of the ride, sharing my pain. Hopefully, I will make it humorous (they say that if you laugh it doesn't seem to hurt so much).

Third - the warm feeling that comes from contributing to a great cause.

Thanks!