Not one to make the same mistake twice, I prepared for the Bike MS ride in Mooresville this year (See Alabama Chapter Bike MS Historic Mooresville 2009 story below). I rode my bike regularly starting in May and I got stronger on the hills as each week passed. I even rode in the WC Handy Century ride a couple of weeks beforehand. And, Team Doozer DOUBLED in size. Okay, I convinced my friend to ride with me. This is significant since I got lost last year and had to ride an EXTRA 15 miles. This year, Todd and I were going to stick with 75.

Eh, whatever. None of that prepared me for the challenge I experienced at this year’s ride. 

  

 

WOW!  Smokin' hot is just what it was at the 2nd annual BBQ For Building contest benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham .  I don't know what it actually got up to in that parking lot, but it felt like 130. But, not even the heat wilted the Doozers!   We all had a great time supporting a great cause and got some hardware to boot. Doozer's team "Wicked Q" took home first place in ribs and won the People's Choice award.  We were so surprised and happy, because let me tell you if you didn't get a chance to come out and sample the food there were some awesome cooks out there and tons of fabulous food.

October 10, 2009

Team Doozer turned out on a rainy Saturday in October to rock the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. While Birmingham went all pink for the event, we turned out in our Doozer green (which definitely helped in locating our group). With runners ranging in age from 9 to (wait, how old is Sandy?) way on up there, our group did a great job getting out and raising money for a great cause.