Last weekend for us was…a bit tough, but AMAZING! In case you don’t remember, we participated in the NYC Century Bike Tour. For the first time, I might add. The bike team trained really hard on and off the road and was determined to complete the 100 miles that we signed up for. On the day of the ride, we came, we saw and…we conquered!

Getting up before dawn, starting the ride when it’s still dark outside, on a chilly and ultimately rainy day, was not easy. One of our riders was so committed that he even drove all the way from Boston, MA that morning to join us for the ride. Thanks again Todd (Fresh Ground)! As the day passed, we saw some thrilling views, exploring NY from a new and exciting vantage point – our bike seat. Some bumps, hills, injuries (fortunately nothing serious) and tire fixes happened along way, but the team spirit and love for the road kept everyone going strong.

Ok, so maybe not everyone completed the 100 miles, but they did their very best and we’re very proud of the entire team. There were a few riders however that did even more than 100 miles…those crazy kids! David Goldman (Send Your Best) was at the top of the list, clocking in at 110 miles. That guy is super fast!

Here are some pictures from that day, as promised: Team SocialWish 9/12/10 Photo Album
We made sure to stop frequently along the way to capture the moment and share it with you

It’s finally here. The weekend that we ride in the NYC Century Bike Tour!

Yan Tsirklin, our dashing Co-Founder, will be leading the team in the 100 mile ride on Sunday (9/12/10). Team SocialWish started out small, but has steadily grown to 11 members, possibly even 12. We’re very grateful to have found other people who care about good causes, like we do, and who are willing to give up their spare time to train and ride with us in the bike tour.

Not only has our team made the commitment to ride, but we’ve also committed ourselves to raising funds and awareness for safer biking in NY. Yan raised $210 through his wish on SocialWish. The wish is already closed for contributions, but you can still make a contribution through the Transportation Alternatives website until 6am (EST) tomorrow (9/11/10) if you like. So far, we’ve raised $250 on their website, bringing us to a total of $460.

While Sunday is the big day, there’s lots of exciting stuff happening before then, starting with today. Our custom team bike jerseys arrive today and we can’t wait to see the final product. Our last order of jerseys for the MS 170 Ride looked amazing, so we expect these won’t disappoint. We’ll be sure to post pictures of the jersey, as well as from the bike ride, but here are the sponsors (logos) that you can expect to see on the jersey:

• Ceemless Air Corp
• Send Your Best
• Fresh Ground
• Columbus Holding Group
• The Devon Group

We’re also getting together with the team for happy hour tonight – an opportunity for everyone to meet, unwind with a cold drink and receive their bike jerseys. And tomorrow, we meet with the team again, this time for a carb-loading dinner. Italian seems to be the best choice. Mangia!

Now let’s hope the weather stays clear through Sunday. The event is happening rain or shine.

Good luck to all our dedicated team members and to all the riders out there!