Lance makes it's official

"I'm happy with the way it ended, I'm not coming back." Lance is scheduled to be on Oprah this Tuesday, 9/20.

Get ready for 2006!

BTAC in Montreal this wknd.

Marathon for Arthritis :: Sponsor Brad

Hi everyone - here is a short and sweet message update about my marathon... As you likely know (cause that's all I talk about these days) I've committed to running a marathon and raising money in sponsorship pledges for The Arthritis Society. I am working hard at my training, running my butt off 4 days a week, and x-training on a different two (I sleep on Sundays). I'm 8 weeks in, and each week I now run over 50km -- a distance that keeps increasing as the big day in December nears. While training goes well, I have to admit it's actually much harder than I thought and not everyday has been a happy one to put the shoes on and hit the road, but I am staying tough and keeping to the schedule. On top of the physical challenges, its also been an emotional ride for me. Prior to signing up for the Joints in Motion Marathon, I never realized how many people in my life are affected by Arthritis. The facts are more than 4 million Canadians alone currently suffer from arthritis -- I've gotten to hear some incredible stories from people that I know (and you know) who suffer with arthritis, and I realize just how important raising funds for a cause like this is. As part of this process, I was asked to name an "Arthritis Hero"- a person with arthritis in whose honour I would be running. My hero is a very good friend, she is younger than I am, and very tough, and not letting her disease slow her down. But I also know it causes her a lot of pain. She is my inspiration, especially on the days when I am struggling to complete a run. Wanna help with a contribution to my campaign? Click here. Sponsor any amount -- every dollar helps. Your tax receiptable donation($15 or more) will help me to reach my personal goal and will help The Arthritis Society complete their important work. Thanks bikers. Brad

Way to go Brian!

"Perhaps the most inspiring of the weekend's athletes was Brian Culbert, racing in the male 45-49 category. While is racing luck wasn't with him---he pulled out after finishing nine laps in 12 hours, he's still a hero as he uses his mountain bike races as pledge rides to raise money for charity. Last year he raised some $200,000. This year he's up to $20,000 with his that money destined to go to a Cambodian children's hospital for burn victims. Earlier this year he raced the Trans Rockies where he broke his hand on the fifth day of the seven-day race. Quit? No way. He soldiered on and finished." For the whole article read here For more on Brian's fundraising efforts, check this out. Inspiring.