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Title: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 21, 2011, 04:49:46 PM
As you may know I do a lot of cycling.

Last year I participated in the Dolphins Cycling Challenge.

I rode 75 miles and raised $750.00

This year I am "kicking it up a notch" - I signed up for 175 miles - 100 miles on 11/5 and 75 on 11/6.

I have to raise $1500.00 this year.

We are raising money for cancer research - to benefit the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

I had a close friend pass away recently from this disease, I am dedicating this years ride to his memory.

Last year we raised a total of $533,106

I would appreciate it if you could donate to this cause. You can donate online by clicking the link below, or if you would prefer to mail a check, PM me and I can send you a link to the form.

Dolphins Cycling Challenge (http://www.ridedcc.com/dcc/page/Randy-Harner.htm)
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: GusRobin on October 21, 2011, 05:19:06 PM
Just went on line and got you a little closer
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 21, 2011, 05:33:26 PM
Quote from: GusRobin on October 21, 2011, 05:19:06 PM
Just went on line and got you a little closer

THANKS Gus!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: Keymaster on October 21, 2011, 05:37:17 PM
Got yah a little closer :)
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: Tiny Tim on October 21, 2011, 08:31:15 PM
Keep bumping this thread up, and as time gets closer, I will see if I will be fortunate enough to be able to help ya out.  Can't commit anything right now though.

Very worthy cause, lost my mother to Cancer back in 1989.
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: DTAggie on October 21, 2011, 08:39:12 PM
As you know I had a post about two or three months back on making pulled pork for my mother in law who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  She had a big setback last week.  Then yesterday, my next door neighbor, a wonderful family, wife very young with a 5th grade daughter and kindergarten son, diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer.  It seems everywhere I turn this damn word - the BIG C - is popping up.

FLB I will get to your website tomorrow to support your ride.  We all need to do what we can to kick this things A**!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 22, 2011, 05:18:22 AM
Quote from: Keymaster on October 21, 2011, 05:37:17 PM
Got yah a little closer :)

THANKS!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: muebe on October 22, 2011, 10:56:34 AM
And a little closer again ;)
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: classicrockgriller on October 22, 2011, 11:23:23 AM
And some more.

Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 22, 2011, 01:50:05 PM
Quote from: muebe on October 22, 2011, 10:56:34 AMAnd a little closer again ;)

Quote from: classicrockgriller on October 22, 2011, 11:23:23 AMAnd some more.

THANKS!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: Rainmaker on October 22, 2011, 10:21:50 PM
Just added my contribution.  I had prostate cancer and had a prostatectomy a year and abit ago.  So, I know the value of research.  Good luck on your ride and on your efforts to reach your goal
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: La Quinta on October 23, 2011, 01:03:52 AM
Done...in.... god bless you...go for it buddy! I did a 20 mile ride once and that was that!!!  :( My butt hurt for days...
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 23, 2011, 04:11:38 AM
Quote from: Rainmaker on October 22, 2011, 10:21:50 PM
Just added my contribution.  I had prostate cancer and had a prostatectomy a year and abit ago.  So, I know the value of research.  Good luck on your ride and on your efforts to reach your goal
Quote from: La Quinta on October 23, 2011, 01:03:52 AM
Done...in.... god bless you...go for it buddy! I did a 20 mile ride once and that was that!!!  :( My butt hurt for days...

THANKS.
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 23, 2011, 05:12:03 PM
Quote from: La Quinta on October 23, 2011, 01:03:52 AM
I did a 20 mile ride once and that was that!!!  :( My butt hurt for days...

Not on this, not butt issues...

(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/flbentrider/IMG-20110916-00195-1.jpg)
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: La Quinta on October 23, 2011, 06:43:39 PM
Thats pretty kool...is it comfy to ride?
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 23, 2011, 06:47:42 PM
Quote from: La Quinta on October 23, 2011, 06:43:39 PM
Thats pretty kool...is it comfy to ride?

Yes. I did 100 miles on it in one day a month ago. I ride about 100 miles a week to/from work.
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: La Quinta on October 23, 2011, 10:43:16 PM
"I am not worthy"!!! Wow Randy...very kool...
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 23, 2011, 10:57:25 PM
Quote from: La Quinta on October 23, 2011, 10:43:16 PM
"I am not worthy"!!! Wow Randy...very kool...

But 175 in two days will be a new "personal best"
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: Caneyscud on October 24, 2011, 07:12:29 AM
Go for it FLBR - I'll ride in the car behind you making sure you go fast enough! now off to the website.

Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: classicrockgriller on October 24, 2011, 04:20:52 PM
When is the "Big Ride" days?

Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 24, 2011, 05:41:55 PM
11/5 =100 miles
11/6 = 75 miles I did that route last year (they say 70, my garmin called bs and said 74.5)
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: classicrockgriller on October 24, 2011, 05:52:47 PM
Quote from: FLBentRider on October 24, 2011, 05:41:55 PM
11/5 =100 miles
11/6 = 75 miles I did that route last year (they say 70, my garmin called bs and said 74.5)

That's opening weekend at deer camp.

I'll be thinking about ya sitting on the deer stand. ;D
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 26, 2011, 06:08:03 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on October 24, 2011, 05:52:47 PM
Quote from: FLBentRider on October 24, 2011, 05:41:55 PM
11/5 =100 miles
11/6 = 75 miles I did that route last year (they say 70, my garmin called bs and said 74.5)

That's opening weekend at deer camp.

I'll be thinking about ya sitting on the deer stand. ;D

I'll probably update FB as I go, I might see if I can update the forum from my phone.
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: hal4uk on October 26, 2011, 06:18:40 PM
Awrighten.   ;)
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on October 26, 2011, 06:20:41 PM
Quote from: hal4uk on October 26, 2011, 06:18:40 PM
Awrighten.   ;)

Thank you very much!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: squirtthecat on November 04, 2011, 09:20:39 AM

Bump!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on November 04, 2011, 12:04:08 PM
Quote from: squirtthecat on November 04, 2011, 09:20:39 AM

Bump!

T H A N K S ! ! !

Getting ready for tomorrow, I've got permission to overnight in the stadium parking lot in the RV (It's an hour drive away). The ride starts at 0645, I was not looking forward to a 0430 wake up call.

The Mrs. will drive the RV home after I start, there is a UM game there tomorrow.
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: beefmann on November 04, 2011, 12:33:58 PM
cool ride and hope you  raise a  lot  more
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: ghost9mm on November 04, 2011, 04:12:55 PM
Good luck my friend, the ride is for a great cause...and thank you..
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: muebe on November 04, 2011, 08:45:34 PM
Good luck tomorrow! And have fun ;D
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on November 05, 2011, 01:59:10 PM
102 miles done.

The wind was a B!tch and my feet hurt, I pedaled on because cancer sucks!

~74 miles tomorrow morning, leaving at 0715.

Then a party at the stadium (the finish line) --- If I can stay awake...
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: Keymaster on November 05, 2011, 06:16:08 PM
Thats awesome, Nice job Randy!!! I have a hard time driving 100 miles let alone peddling a 100 miles. Thanks for all the manpower you have provided for this cause.
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: Quarlow on November 05, 2011, 06:28:03 PM
Nice work Randy. You are awesome for contributing to cancer research.
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: GusRobin on November 05, 2011, 06:49:40 PM
way to go- keep it up
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: La Quinta on November 06, 2011, 12:11:28 AM
Well done Randy...WOW...105 miles? You are da man!!!  ;D
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: squirtthecat on November 06, 2011, 06:03:13 AM

And off he goes...   In the RAIN.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QscEvbJ8CbU/TraTZRQ_cUI/AAAAAAABftU/xOLFNh_gmtE/376497_1901370792260_1781404106_1285788_1240626824_n%25255B1%25255D.jpg)
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on November 07, 2011, 07:08:38 AM
Thanks for the pic STC..

Dolphins Cycling Challenge by the numbers:
Day 1 - 102.41 miles 6:18 9080 calories avg speed 16.2 avg hr 126
Day 2 - 70.64 miles 4:10 6111 calories avg speed 16.9 avg hr 120.
That is a total of 10 hours 28 minutes 173.05 miles 15191 calories.
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: hal4uk on November 07, 2011, 05:35:56 PM
Real men don't need need no stinkin sunshine!!!
Awrighten!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: ghost9mm on November 07, 2011, 06:01:32 PM
Well heck after using all them calories, which was for a really good cause....you need to treet yourself for a job well done...and thank you my friend...
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: La Quinta on November 07, 2011, 06:16:55 PM
Wow Randy...hope you raised a boatload of money...you are an admirable man for doing this...
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on November 08, 2011, 02:29:07 AM
Quote from: La Quinta on November 07, 2011, 06:16:55 PM
Wow Randy...hope you raised a boatload of money...you are an admirable man for doing this...

In total there were about 700 participants, I think they said 79 of us did the full 170 miles.

The entire group raised $850,000.00
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: squirtthecat on November 08, 2011, 04:44:07 AM
Quote from: FLBentRider on November 08, 2011, 02:29:07 AM
In total there were about 700 participants, I think they said 79 of us did the full 170 miles.

The entire group raised $850,000.00

That's friggen awesome!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: Caneyscud on November 08, 2011, 05:22:31 AM
I'm astounded!  Congratulations to you and the other participants!  Job well done!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: Quarlow on November 08, 2011, 04:37:01 PM
That is huge. You all should pat yourselves on the back for that.
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: La Quinta on November 09, 2011, 12:46:23 AM
Pat themselves on the butt...holy cow...congratulations Randy...I hope this site helped the cause...
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: Rainmaker on November 09, 2011, 07:56:04 AM
Well done.  As a cancer survivor, I thank you FLB!
Title: Re: FLBentRider raises money for cancer research!
Post by: FLBentRider on November 09, 2011, 09:14:24 AM
Quote from: Rainmaker on November 09, 2011, 07:56:04 AM
Well done.  As a cancer survivor, I thank you FLB!

You are welcome!

The members of this forum contributed to 1/3 of my fundraising goal. That is a job Well done indeed.