Monday, February 28, 2011

Bike Ordered!!!

Hey there everyone!!
I ordered my bike today through Bokoo Bikes! I went for the upgrade to the Defy 2. It is one sexy machine!  Here is a pic of the soon to be Melissa Powered Machine. Of course I will put up pictures when I get the real thing in my hands.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Snow Day in Seattle!

No classes! But that also means no spin class. That means I am hitting the trainer tonight after work instead of hitting the gym.

In other news... I have reached $1000 in fundraising! as exciting as that is I still have $3000 to go.  Help me get there by donating at on the Bike & Build website.

Right now I am planning my first public fundraiser for Friday March 4th. If you are in Seattle that night you will find me at the corner of 10th and Pike on Capitol Hill pedaling on my stationary bike panhandling for a little green. I'll be dressed in my full biking kit. This is weather permitting, if it is raining or snowing  I'll be postponing the event. Of course I will post more details here and on facebook by the middle of next week.

Cheers,
Melissa 

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Mirror, Mirror on my Bike


While getting ready to order my bike and trick it out with all the necessary gadgets I started debating a mirror. Some people say yes get one and some people say "No, you don't want to see the car as it is hitting you from behind." I feel rather strongly about the latter opinion and therefore here is my inspiration for the day...


Monday, February 21, 2011

Happy Presidents Day!

Happy Presidents Day!

I hope Obama gets an extra big bouquet of flowers.
In honor of this wonderful long weekend I bought an indoor trainer for my bike. It felt a bit contradictory to buy an indoor trainer on a beautiful sunny Seattle day. But I did get on it for an hour this morning and got some reading done simultaneously until my hands got too sweaty to flip the pages of the book. here she is. I haven't named her (the trainer) yet. Let me know if you have any ideas.





Friday, February 18, 2011

Gear is Rolling In!

I got my first Bike & Build Jersey today!!
I am so excited to flaunt it around Seattle!
Help me get on my bike by going to the DONATE tab at the top of the page and make a contribution



Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The Beginning

This is the beginning of my great adventure. Cycling across the country with my own two legs. To get myself in the mood for spin classes here is this week's theme song.
 

As of right now I have raised $190. I must reach $1000 in order to get my bike and get on the road. Please help be ride my bicycle and donate to the cause!