Got an email today

Last night was odd.  I dreamt of the dangers of biking.  I know that there are risks with everything, but driving home last night, I realize that car drivers are very concerned for themselves and what is occurring in their car, often neglecting the outside world (outside being literally what is outside their car).  I see cyclists all the time in my neighborhood.  They take the same routes as these cars, and they still peddle everyday.  I know that as long as I am a conscientious cyclist, I will be fine.  But still, I had dreams of being in close calls last night.  Oddly enough, this morning I receive an email that an acquaintance was struck by a car door (someone opened their door on him) and ejected from his bike.  He is currently in the hospital in critical care.  So, I will ride safe, with my gear on and only ask that those who share the streets with me are safe as well (both cyclists and motorists).  I also will keep this guy in my thooughts as he is in the hospital.
You know, I thought that this blog would be the happy blog with this amazing 8 month advenutre of changing my life.  Yet today, I will say that I have mixed emotions. 
However, I will end this post with this; I have an appointment today to buy my ALC bike!  I am super stoked on that!  Hopefully I can take it home tonight.

Going live, Pacific Standard Time

Well, now I am nervous.  The invite to my 30th birthday went out today and within that invite was a link to follow this blog.  Will people check it out?  Will they want to follow what I have to say?  Can't take it back now.  I invited people to check it out.  So far I have had 10 page views!!!!  Granted, three of those are from me.  But whatever, I'll take it!  Please remember folks, this page is a work in progress.  It will get better.  I will be adding pictures, stats on my progress for training, and the possible chaffing story (have you heard of Butt Butter; I guess it's a biker thing).  My shout outs!  One goes to Manny!  Thanks buddy for being a strength support (literally, have you met the man?  He is a solid rock of muscle who is getting me in shape) and a wealth of knowledge about bikes and riding training. Garrison; one night at dinner he really made me believe I can do this.  He has done it once before and I appreciate that night and your words of encouragement.
And Jose; they just turn into something so beautiful...(Amy Pond)  Thank you for finding your way into my life.

~Ricky 

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A technophobe begins his adventure

Well here goes.  I won't post my official welcome post.  That would be silly.  No one knows about this blog yet.  I will say that I am scared.  Not of the upcoming ride.  No, that will be fun.  I am scared of blogging.  More specifically, technology.  As my boyfriend recently pointed out, I am a technophobe.  Blogging, really.  I barely facebook and now I am going to commit to telling people about my bike training adventure on a weekly basis!!??  I hope that I make this blog easy to follow and understand.  COMMENTS ARE WELCOME!  Please let me know what I can do to make this blog a better experience.  I truly can't wait until a movie producer comes to my door after this is done and asks to make a movie of my adventure.  Who produced Julie and Julia? Well here's to blogging.  I will now hit save and preview my blog.  Wish me luck!