Monday, September 7, 2015, started at 5:00 am in 72.2 degrees weather with overcast and gloomy conditions. The kind of morning that is great to stay in bed asleep until the sun rises.
Diana, Kelley, Jodel, and I represented TeamOne in St. Cloud, FL. Diana, Kelley and I by riding the 38+ mile course to promote the upcoming Tour de Cure in March. Jodel didn’t ride, because of his 3-day old knee surgery decided to provide SAG support for the all the participants. Once we all met up and loaded the Titan pickup truck with all the required equipment and materials, then off we were on our way at 6 ish. In St. Cloud, FL the temperature felt warmer (75.6), yet still balmy. When we met with our other teammate, Seresaa and the other participants is when the additional bonus of the meeting was revealed.
Participants
Paul Ricci – Cycling Across America | Ryan Zika – Attorney – Orlando Health, Executive Committee | Wes Meltzer – Westminster Communities of Florida | Nadja Garcia – FHK Pace Setters | Cesar Cesareo – ADA Representative | Stella Marin – TeamOne/Disney World Company | Jerome Thompson – DWC Team/Principal, Piedmont Elementary School | Mark O’Neal – Cuhaci & Peterson | Mindy Delose – Cuchaci & Peterson | Zrain Olivencia – TeamOne/SAIC | Lee Sisselsky – Lockhead Martin | Michael Cauley – Ham Operator | Henry Hernandez – FHK Pace Setters | John Knott – Ham Operator | Bill Szemcsak – Red Rider Chair | Diana Riley – TeamOne/SAIC | Kelly Boutilier – TeamOne/SAIC | Steve Lazar – Lockheed Martin Team/FedEx
Support Crew
Jodel Jerome – TeamOne | Heather Nagy – Team Red Orlando, Team Captain | Seresaa Setzer – TeamOne
Lee secretly enlisted some of Cesar’s friends to post bond on his new bicycle which has been sitting in the shop on a long layaway plan. All of Cesar friends gladly chipped in so that he will not have to use a fixy (single gear bicycle) the entire route. Cesar was overwhelmed by the surprise and generosity of the friends he has made through his efforts at organizing the ADA Tour de Cure events.
After the presentation, we all rode away from Lakefront Park in St. Cloud into the great Florida riding weather. The cloud cover was the best part of the ride which shielded us from the unforgiving Florida sun.
Lakefront Park, 700 Lakeshore Blvd, St Cloud, FL 34769 Google Map
St. Cloud, FL
St. Cloud is a city in northern Osceola County, Florida, United States. It is located on the southern shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga in Central Florida, approximately 26 miles southeast of Orlando. The city population was 35,183 in the 2010 census, and 40,918 in the 2013 census estimate. The city is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metropolitan area.
St. Cloud was originally founded as a retirement community for Civil War union veterans, gaining the nickname “Soldier City”.
Statistics for the Day
We wanted to share the day with the members who couldn’t attend so please enjoy the map and images below.
We rode as a unit so this could be the stats for all of us on the ride. Use this link to view more details: Garmin Connect http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/891486988
Participant Photos
Images provided by Heather Nagy and Jun Mann
