Israel Ride: Almost There…

First, I’d like to thank everyone who has already supported my efforts. Without your help this would not be a success. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to donate yet, there’s still time. We will complete our ride by cycling from Ketura to Eilat tomorrow. Please take a moment and Follow This Link to support PEACE, PARTNERSHIP, and ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

From Israel Ride 2009

I am a bit tired and must be up early, so I’m not going to write a full post now.

But here are a few highlights:

• Our ride began by leaving Tzfat towards the Kinneret; winding back to the to the Mediterranean (Yam el Yam!); bused down to Meshabim (near Be’er Sheva); from there to Mitzpei Ramon à Ketura à Eilat.
  
  
• After spending so much time in the desert, it was really refreshing to be up north.
  
  
• We’ve done a lot of mountain climbing. Ironically, my thighs, which could have burst open, feel better today than they did after a full Shabbat of no riding.
  
  
• The community that has been created is really amazing. A lot of great people from all over the country.
  
  
• I sat down with Nigel, the Founder and Executive Director of Hazon, to share a few of my ideas. We had a very fruitful discussion.
  
  
• I’ve uploaded some photos. But, I really haven’t taken that many because there’s a photographer capturing all the good moments. Check out the Fall Israel Ride web page for further updates.

As always, more to come…

~Adi

Biking Befuddlements

• The old guys love the downhill. I could reach the peak of a mountain 10 minutes before them, but sure enough, they’ll whiz by me on the descent.
  Quite frankly, I get slightly scared. I really don’t like roller coasters, so you can imagine what it’s like for me going down a mountain just as fast, with switchbacks, on bike that’s not connected to a track that’s been tested for safety!
  
  
• This ride is very Jewish. I think I’ve actually gained weight, because of all the eating.
  
  

• For some reason, Israelis seem to think that it’s very supportive for cyclists to honk their horn and then zoom by.
  
  

P.S. I promise a full post is on its way. But until then, please make a small difference in this world by supporting me on the Hazon Arava Institute Israel Ride: CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW. Toda!

AYS

Israel Ride: Stage 1

I have so much to tell you, but we must be up at 4:30AM...so that doesn't leave me much time to sleep right now. I hope to bring you a longer update in the next few days.

In Short

• We completed our first 70 miles and I'm feeling great! I was able to ride in the front of the strong group for the entire day.
  
  
• Food is delicious and we're eating like kings (queens...royalty....whatever you want).
  
  
• Social Environment and camaraderie is amazing!
  
  
• Accommodations are lovely.
  
  
• Weather: Went from my teeth chattering this morning to a burning neck in the afternoon. Tomorrow's forecast is even better.
  
  
• I wish I had pictures to share, but I didn't take that many because it's a lot easier for the photographer to take pictures of us while we're riding. Soon, there should be photos posted HERE, along with other ride information that's already out there.

More to come when I am more awake.

From the road,

Adi

Help me support Israel and the Environment!

Next week I am participating in a 300 mile bike ride from Tzfat to Eilat in the Arava Institute Hazon Israel Ride.

As a member of the Hazon community and current student at the Arava Institute, I can personally tell you that these are both very valuable organizations.

I am determined to fulfill this dream but need your help to do so. As a participant in the 2009 Arava Institute Hazon Bike Ride, I am committed to raising at least $3,600 and I need your support to do so. Remember, from $10 - $1000, every dollar counts. Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts. In addition, please help spread the word. Please tell your friends and family about this important cause and send them to my web page: http://arava.kintera.org/2009fallride/adi.

With your generosity and my pedaling, we can support Israel in this time of need.

Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely,

Adi

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