What Are We Riding For?

The travel planners just went out! Considering booking hotels for the California Coast Classic? Dennis Ehling has you covered with his best tips and tricks for how it works to book hotels for tour. Book them now while rooms are still available! Click here to register for the California Coast Classic!

There's nothing like Day 0! Calling this day "Registration Day" doesn't do it any justice. There's an energy that's palpable. Want to ride over the Golden Gate Bridge? Want to visit Hawk Hill for the most spectacular view of San Francisco that you can see that could only be beat by a helicopter? Make plans for Day 0! Here to share how he does this very special day is Gavin Keith Hough from Wigan E...

GOOD MORNING CAMPERS!!! Today we talk with Kendra Laguilles! We learn a lot about the summer camps that the Arthritis Foundation puts on for kids with arthritis. I want to learn more about these camps! Who better to talk to than Kendra! Kendra attended camp when she was a kid and loved it so much she came back again and again, taking on leadership and staff roles. Now she's co-director of Camp Esp...

We get to chat with our buddy across the pond! Today's guest is Gavin Keith Hough. If Gavin can make it to California all the way from Manchester, you too can get here and join us for the ride of a lifetime! Gavin shares his tips and experiences getting a nice bike safely on and off an airplane, things to think about when packing, training, and all things biking and traveling! He's an awesome desi...

What's your reason for riding on the CCC? It's many things for Pete, but mostly it's about connection. Register here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1455

We're getting national attention! From the tippy top! How cool is that??!? Today we're talking with Steve Taylor! Steve is the President and CEO of the entire Arthritis Foundation. He was the first CEO to join us on tour when he rode with us on Day 1 next year. We talk about his experience riding Day 1, and then we take a deep dive into what it is the Arthritis Foundation really does on a macro le...

Lot's of people aren't sure if they are capable of riding 525 miles down the California Coast on a bike over 8 days, then they learn that some of these crazy people do it on a unicycle! Today I talk with Mark Massie, my father-in-law who challenged me to my first CCC. I never learned how to ride a uncycle, but I love following Mark on a riding and watching people watch him. I found that when peopl...

Today we conclude our discussion with Robert Pendley! We talk about teams on the CCC and, for the first time, bump into one of the negative aspects of teams on the CCC. In addition to supporting the Arthritis Foundation, Robert has been envolved with the Redlands Bicycle Classic for years and shares his experiences there too. You're going to love Robert Pendley!

Robert Pendley is easily one of the friendliest people you're going to meet. He's one of the original members of Team Carter and brings a lot to the foundation. Join us for Part 1 of my conversation with him.

Today we learn a little more about Dennis Ehling and why he does what he does for the AF. Register here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1455

Owen Berg is (so far) the youngest ACE participant for 2023! He's seen me, his father, having fun riding for and supporting the Arthritis Foundation for as long as he can remember and he wants in on the action. You can visit Owen's page here: https://events.arthritis.org/participant/owenn Sign up for the CCC here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=register.start&eventID=1455

The Game Changer! E-bikes help you ride when you couldn't before. Did you know that the California Coast Classic supports participants on ebikes? Pete Staylor, one of our first e-bikers, shares some tips on how it's done. Register here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1455

Let's talk with Merry Lou Staylor about what it's like from the perspective of family of a rider. Register here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1455

Meet our ride director Shannon! She's going to share a bit about herself and let us know what resources the AF provides to riders to help them get started. Register here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1455

Today we talk with Pete Staylor about teams! What are teams in this context? What does it mean to be on a team or create one? How did it start? Why would you want to join one? Pete's had a few different teams so he's a great resource! Register here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1455

Today Dennis Ehling joins us to talk about what someone who is interested in the California Coast Classic should know! Register here for the ride of a lifetime! https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1455

Welcome to the (official?) podcast of the California Coast Classic! You can sign up here: https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1455 Here is my fundraising page: https://events.arthritis.org/participant/kyle