Update 5/23

SAVE THE DATE - Training Kick Off Celebration Wednesday, June 4th

Registered riders and alumni please join us on Wednesday, June 4th at the Trek store in Kearny Mesa for a kick off of the QMDC training program. We will be distributing training uniforms, rider handbooks (which include the detailed training program and routes) and introducing our incredible cycling group leaders. Mari Holden, QMDC coach, will provide an overview of the weeks ahead as well as share some great training tips.
Gear distribution starts at 6:00pm, with refreshments, snacks and the presentation beginning at 7:15pm. Come meet your fellow riders and let our team answer any questions you have about the ride. If you live outside of San Diego all your items will be mailed to you.

(The Trek store is located at 4240 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111, directions at www.treksandiego.com)
QMDC Training Schedule - First Group Ride Sunday, June 8th

To help you plan your calendar for the weeks ahead below is an overview of the training schedule.

Wednesday - Private spin class, 7-8:00 a.m. at The Sporting Club (starts June 11th)Thursday - Weeknight cycling workouts, 6:00 p.m., locations vary (starts June 12th)Sunday - Group rides, 7:00 a.m. depart from Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach(note our first training ride on 6/8 will start from Flower Hill Promenade due to a community event)
XX1090 Radio Contest underway for a FREE rider spot

Someone you know could be the lucky winner of a FREE rider spot valued at $10,000. Morning show host Scott Kaplan from XX1090 AM will again be part of our epic ride and thirty finalists will be selected to join the Scott & BR cycling team to train, ride and compete alongside Scott. Participants will be eliminated from the team until one lucky person remains who will receive the $10,000 rider spot! Register online at www.xxsportsradio.com through Wednesday, May 28, 2008 then tune in weekday mornings from 5 to 9am.

Finalists to be announced Friday, May 30th ON THE AIR. Last year's contest winner, Jim Carbaugh, will be back as a liaison to our radio team. Thanks Jim and we look forward to riding with you again.

Alumni Program

We invite our 2006 and 2007 QMDC alumni who aren’t able to join us for the full ride from San Francisco to San Diego to join the ALUMNI CIRCLE OF RIDERS. Don't miss out on the camaraderie, friendship, support, team spirit and training benefits that you experienced by being part of this epic ride.
Your $500 donation to be part of the circle covers the benefits of the program and in addition supports the mission of CAF. To register go to www.mdcalumni2008.kintera.org and sign up today.

Coach's Corner from Mari Holden

The countdown is on! The start of our training program is right around the corner. I have been out riding our courses and making sure we have fun, challenging, and safe training routes. I feel so lucky to be in San Diego. We have worked hard to find some new routes, and I think everyone will be happy to see these fun and scenic rides.
One thing I want to make sure everyone understands before the ride starts is that if you commit to the training program, you WILL finish our ride down the coast. It is a great week of riding. We make friendships and accomplish a huge goal. I guarantee you will feel fit and get swept away in the excitement of the ride. The best part of the training is the knowledge that with every pedal stroke you are helping to make another athlete’s dreams come true. The next time you have a chance to get out on your bike, I hope that you take advantage of it.
I’m looking forward to meeting everyone soon.
May the wind be at your back:)~Mari

QMDC Blog and More

Have you missed any of our past Friday emails? Do you want to see who else is registered? Go to www.cyclemdc.blogspot.com to read an archive of our email announcements as well as see a list of individuals registered for the 2008 journey.
Special request, If anyone is selling a bike, size 52" or 54" please contact Jeffrey Essakow at jessakow@proteaproperties.com
Looking for an entry to a closed-out North American Ironman Race? Team CAF has a limited number of slots for IM Coeur d’Alene, IM Lake Placid, IM Canada, IM Wisconsin, IM Arizona (fall) and IM Florida. All you have to do to join Team CAF and claim your slot is commit to raising a certain level of funds (varies by race) and pay the entry fee. As an added bonus, you will get the opportunity to access online coaching, the opportunity to purchase a team uniform, a chance to earn great incentive prizes and more. Contact Barbi Ramage, CAF Fundraising Manager, at 858.526.6576 for more information. But hurry – these spots won’t last long.