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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) .

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AIDS/Lifecycle 2015 | San Francisco's AIDS Ride Bike Event

A Bike Ride of A Lifetime

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At the age of 32, a friend suggested, “sit in the nude & stare into a mirror.” So, I did. And after staring (for 10 minutes) at my face, arms, stomach, eyes, feet and legs, I realized the mirror reflection did not match up with the words pouring out of my mouth.





So, I put down the cocaine; stopped hanging out at “The Endup”; quit drowning in vanity; and became a positive addition to humanity by participating in California AIDS Ride #2 in support of the efforts of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The 545 mile bike experience changed my life while assisting in relieving the suffering of others.

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Presently, 20 years later, I am very “proud” of my personal life changes. From a cocaine addict to a road cyclist to a yoga teacher to a marathon runner. It all began with that first 545 mile, 7 day bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. One step at a time .. .and one hell of a journey.

 


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AIDSLifeCycle is a fully supported, 7-day bike event from San Francisco to Los Angeles, 31 May – 06 June 2015. It's a life-changing bike ride [not a race] through some of California's most beautiful countryside.

 

AIDSLifeCycle is co-produced by the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center & the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and is designed to advance their shared interest to end the AIDS pandemic.

I know:

1. It takes a Village to Raise a Child,
2. You Get in Life what You have the Courage to Ask For.
3. The Best Way to Teach is by example.

And as I prepare & train for my 18th Journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles, I know I’m doing the right thing.

Each year, I must raise a $3000.00 minimum to participate. Can you help?

Thank you for taking the time to read my story,
Tony Eason


P.s
If you would like to come to my New Belgium Beer Bust Party; the LET ME KNOW ...

More info: http://ynottony.com/ynot/aidslifecycle/fundraising/new-belgium/

 

 

 

 

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