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Hershey's Tour de Pink, 5th annual ride for breast cancer

This past week The Giant for Women crew and I went to the East Coast to take part in the 5th annual Tour de Pink. It was my third time riding the event, and Giant supported us in an amazing way. I have had some great sponsors in my time, but Giant has always been so good to me. I was truly proud of the support Giant for Women gave to this event. As most of you know, this is Breast Cancer Awareness… »
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Tour de Pink 2007

It has been about two months since I have returned from the 2007 Young Survival Coalition’s York Tour de Pink presented by Hershey’s. Before I embarked on this epic 200 mile ride, across some of the most beautiful Pennsylvania farm country, I knew the facts: this was a ride to benefit the YSC, it was about 200 miles in three days, there were going to be some hills, and about 100 riders were going… »
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York Tour de Pink: Training Guide (Part 5) Last month of training!

Can you believe we are beginning our last month of training? The Tour de Pink is just around the corner. By now you should all be comfortable on your bikes and feeling the increase in mileage. I hope that you are enjoying the training as much as me. I know that finding the time to get in the training can be difficult. Sometimes if you have to miss a day, it is good just to pick it up at the next workout… »
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Your Tour de Pink: Training Guide (Part 4)

Welcome to the second month of training! By now you should be starting to feel much more comfortable on your bikes and getting used to the workouts. I always think the first month of something new is the most difficult because you are just starting to get into a routine. Once the routine gets established it is much easier to continue. I know that when I miss a ride or workout, I definitely feel the… »
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York Tour de Pink: Training Guide (Part 3)

Welcome to the first month of organized training! We are only a few months away from the 2nd annual Tour De Pink. Hopefully by now you are getting comfortable on your bike and enjoying some fun rides. The goal of the training this month is to continue building an endurance base. I have scheduled four rides during the week. The rides are generally 1-2 hours in length, and the weekend rides build up… »
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York Tour de Pink: Training Guide (Part 2)

This installment of the training guide is all about getting you comfortable on your bike. If you have not already, give your bike the once-over to make sure it’s in rideable (great) condition. You’ll want to check: • Tires and tire pressure—look on the side of the tire for the recommended pressure and then inflate until you reach the target range. Make sure your tires are secure by opening… »
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