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By Shannon | May 10, 2008

Giro d’Italia

So today marks the start of the 91st Giro d’Italia. This race holds alot of special meaning to me. My mother is Italian and has a sister that lives in Sicily. Now this is not why I watch the Giro d’Italia, but it is why in 1982 my parents sold everything we owned and we [...]

By Shannon | April 7, 2008

Next Race: St. J’s 5K - “Mt. Misery Loves Company”

Our next race will be a 5k race in Naples, NY.
From their registration form:
Join us for our 2nd Annual event. Our inaugural event in 2007 had over 380 participants. This year’s event will benefit the Naples Community Park. Last year the Village of Naples allowed us to rename the hill known as [...]

By Shannon | March 31, 2008

Western New York Wellness “Minutes to Miles” Fundraiser Kicks off March 31st

Western New York Wellness will officially kick off the first-ever “Minutes to Miles” charity fundraiser Monday March 31st at FLEX Gym (605 Culver Road). Starting at 6:30PM members of the Western New York Wellness cancer survivor program will begin a 200 mile virtual spin tour to promote physical activity as a complement to cancer recovery.
The [...]

By Shannon | March 21, 2008

An amazing little girl

So I received an email from one of our friends today and she asked if I could do her a favor. One of her students was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma B and is now undergoing Chemotherapy.
Her name is Sammie and I do not know her, but she seems like an AMAZING little girl. She has [...]

By Shannon | March 19, 2008

2008 Tour de Cure

I recently accepted the challenge of cycling in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure fund-raising event. The Tour de Cure is a series of cycling events held in over 80 cities nationwide. The Tour is a ride, not a race; it features different route lengths from a leisurely 10-mile course [...]

By Shannon | March 17, 2008

Panaracer Stradius Pro

So today I decided to clean up the HED Alps wheelset and put new tires and tubes on them. It is probably a little early as I do not see myself actually riding outdoors until well into may. I know, I know .. I am not hardcore.
So I bought a set of Panaracer Stradius Pro [...]

By Shannon | March 6, 2008

Athlete Open House

Once again RV&E Bike And Skate is having another  Athlete Open House on Friday March 14, 2008 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
To get everyone in the mood for spring they are offering 30% off everything in the store for one night only and food and drink will be provided.
All they ask is that you [...]

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