ALC5 Cyclist Tony Eason: AIDS LifeCycle Sponsor

Tony Eason

On 01 January 1994, I realized that there was more to life than: guzzling an expensive bottle of Robert Mondavi Chardonnay, being the belle of the ball, speaking of what others need to work on, and/or sitting daily on the same coach (in self pity). So, I bought a 10 year old Bianchi Road Bike. And I began a 6-month intense cycling training for a cycling event called the California AIDS Ride #2.

In May of 1994, I left San Francisco with $3.00 in my pocket, no idea of how I was going to return, a questionable bike, the fear of failure, and began to cycle (along with 1500 other cyclist) toward West Hollywood. Seven days, 575 miles later, I arrived in West Hollywood. At which point, I realized it is possible to step outside of your normal routine. I realized it is possible to empower yourself while assisting others. I realized that I wasn’t alone in my ideas of creating a better world. And I realized that miracles could occur (after all, I made it back home with $3.00 in my pocket) .

ALC5 Blogs

AIDS/LifeCycle 5 Web Coverage
Daily stories, photos and podcasts
Cyclist Dusty Klass' ALC5 Blog
Dusty is a student at UC Santa Barbara.
Cyclist Gary Cotti's ALC5 Blog
Gary works in reality TV and lives in LA.
Cyclist Jon Garrison's ALC5 Blog
Jon is an HIV positive 2nd year ALC veteran.
Cyclist Tony Eason's ALC5 Blog
Tony is a yoga instructor in SF.
Roadie Midori's ALC5 Blog
Midori is a writer and educator on intimacy in SF.

The AIDS/LifeCycle Podcast

Grab your bike and slip into your alter-ego because New Belgium's philanthropic cycling circus Tour de Fat is hitting the road for its sixth season! Costumes and decorated bikes reign supreme as the participants come for a casual ride, good music and entertainment, then stay, of course, for the beer. Amid the hoopla, Tour de Fat also raises money for local charities. Admission to the Tour de Fat is free. All profits from beer sales go to local non profit organizations

When? July 22, 2006

Where? Speedway Meadow @ Golden Gate Park

How Much? It's free to come and play. If you buy a shirt or beer,
all proceeds go to San Franciscisco Bicycle Coalition and
Bay Area Ridge Trail Council.

What?

11:00 - Bike Parade departs!
12:00 - Tap Kegs and let the games begin
12:15 - Handsome Little Devils
1:00 - Slow Ride Championships
1:15 - Drums and Tuba
2:15 - Bike Limbo
2:30 - Costume/Bike Show contest winners announced
2:45 - The Yard Dogs Road Show
3:45 - Cruiser Bike Giveaway
4:00 - Aphrodesia
4:45 - Last Call!
5:00 - Thanks for coming!...the end.

Well, you missed it (laugh). And boy did I have a great time. A great day it was ...Take a look at the pics:

Fat Tire is so named for the bike trip Jeff took through Belgium that greatly inspired his home brewing efforts."

So if you've attended last year's Fat Tire Beer Charity Fundraising Beer Bust, or plan to attend next year's party. Please send a thanks out to Brew Meister Jamie Mastin, Ed Dopman, and the Fat Tire Beer Team for their continued support towards charity bike rides, and charity benefits, and for their product sponsorships by clicking on their logo.