2006 DNR Ride

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Don from Olathe Kansas on 2/8/2006 11:58:31 AM:

I just sent off my registration for the 2006 ride. I used to love ridding bike when I was younger, and did some endurance rides, but age and poor health started to take it's toll on me. After a heart attack a few years ago and many health complications due to my obesity, (336 lbs), I had gastric by-pass surgery 16 months ago and have lost 120 lbs to date. So I'm going to take the plunge and ride the entire trail in June. Really looking forward to it! I think the only bad day might be the 68 mile ride. But I figure, I'll have all day, so it's no big deal. I'm into a serious workout program now at the YMCA, and I can't wait!!

Don, (Gary Fisher Hybrid)

frank from festus, mo on 2/8/2006 12:52:34 PM:

don, just the weight loss issue is quite the acccomplishment. congrats on that. my son in law and i done 1/2 the ms 150 a few years ago. i understand what you will be doin and wish i could ride with you. best of luck, have fun, and enjoy the ride.

The Dalton Boys from Austin, TX/Columbia, MO. on 2/8/2006 3:59:55 PM:

Don - My heartfelt admiration to you. On that 68 mile day.....do 10, then you've got 58 left, do 10 more then you've got only 48 left, do 10 more repeat until done....you are the man!!!! Regards....Mark, Bill & Rich Dalton (The Dalton Boys)

savage24 from KC,MO on 2/9/2006 8:12:09 AM:

Don - How much do I enjoy the DNR ride? Well, I've done it every year since 2001 and will be there again this year unless I decide to do one of the other state rides that happen about the same time. Don't worry about that 68 mile day at all; they will probably have 4 sag stops that day and they'll haul you in to camp if you need it. I think the DNR staff and volunteers do an outstanding job on this ride. A couple of years ago, a friend had a crash and was skinned and bruised pretty good. I wanted to ride ahead and get help, but she said "no, let me see if I can still ride". Several other cyclists stopped and offered assistance. She got patched up and climbed back on the bike and continued on. The first road crossing we came to, there was David Kelly with DNR unlocking the "squeeze gates" so he could drive down the trail and get her! (Other cyclist had ridden ahead and reported the accident.)

Big Rick from St. Charles, Mo. on 2/9/2006 9:59:49 AM:

I worked as a volunteer on the 2003 ride and loved it! I've been wanting to do the ride again, but I havent been able to get the time off after a couple of job changes. Trying to get this years, but not sure if I will be able to yet.

mamawolfie from SE Ks on 3/30/2006 9:08:09 PM:

Don, I am not in the best of shape but have 3 months to work on it. i, too, am worried about the 68 mile day. A few of my questions were answered through this forum.

MattMan628 from Independence, MO on 3/31/2006 5:35:35 PM:

That's awesome, Don! I'll be right there with you. I'm on a similar mission. No surgery, but I started at 286 and I'm at 245 right now (Hoping to be at least 20 pounds lighter by the ride).

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