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Jambo

(Jambo)
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Poway, California
United States

Qualified To Teach

Kia Ora to all!

Just wanted to post a quick update on the incredible LIVESTRONG Challenge yesterday. Ninety miles in the rolling hills of rural Texas...the very same hills where Lance Armstrong began his quest for one of the greatest achievements in the history of sporting competition. Some were experienced road warriors--others "novice" road riders. We had team mates riding $$$ road bikes, low-budget "classics" (shifters on the down-tubes!) an IRON MAN effort on a mountain bike (with kickstand!) and even a 2 speed tandem. Temperature in the high 80's, some truly challenging terrain (deceptively so) and rough pavement set the scene...

RPM and Les Mills REPRESENTED on Sunday the 26th of October in Austin, Texas. We met as individuals--some came as friends, others as strangers but we all bonded as a TEAM in support of a great foundation with a critically important mission. What is their mission?

"The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) inspires and empowers people affected by cancer. We help people with cancer focus on living; we believe that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything." If it sounds like a mission statement that fits hand in glove with RPM and the Les Mills mission--you're right!

We rode with a mission in mind...with a purpose and focus. We brought our "A" game and were definitely the MOST colorful team on the circuit. Our team spirit, great attitude and energy was the talk of the town. The team jersey is something to behold...and yes, I'll say it...you MISSED OUT if you didn't get in on the action. This was an event in which friends were made, friendships renewed and bonds were made that will last a lifetime. It really was that powerful.

RPM'ers...We came very close to achieving our fund-raising goals--and they were set high. Rumor has it...We will have more LIVESTRONG challenge opportunities in 2009 and I want to encourage all of you as individuals and as a community to support the effort. As cycling enthusiats and passionate people...we should be off the charts! This is an opportunity to put RPM on the map as never before.

Let me say it again...in perhaps another way. Take a chance...and get involved! Enlist in the LIVESTRONG army. It's a fight worth fighting!

This movement--the LIVESTRONG Challenge--is growing nationally and will soon be a part of the GLOBAL cancer initiative. The LIVESTRONG army is leading the charge--this is cutting edge stuff!

RPM'ers! Expect to see and hear more about these opportunities (hint!)...

Finally...a HUGE, GIGANTIC MEGA-SHOUT out to Leighann Novotney and her tireless, relentless efforts to make this event happen. She was the magnet, the dynamo and the spark for the entire event...and created the greatest team jersey that you can imagine. Without her vision and tenacity this never would have happened. She's passionate about her mission and it's catching! Leighann...you are all that!

In closing, on a somber note, one of our team members was seriously injured during the ride on Sunday. Her injuries resulted from a freak off road accident. She was in a local hospital intensive care unit as of last night. Out of respect for her privacy I'll keep it at that. In any event--PLEASE keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Ride and LIVESTRONG.

-Jambo

p.s. To my fellow "road roosters"... YUUUURRRRR!

Availability

Teaching RPM and Body Pump! Prefer San Diego California region but can and will travel.

Messages

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Xavier	Hello there Jumbo! It was a pleasure meeting you at the Livestrong Ride ! I had a great time in Austin & I'm looking forward to our next ride or reunion ! Let me know if there's anything you need from this side of the country. Ride on Mr. Top Gun. Xavier
	03 Nov 2008 11:01

Leighann

Hello - Hello - Hello to you....
Thank you for EVERYTHING! Words can't describe how I feel about the weekend!

It was such a pleasure having you on board. I have to say, the team would not have been the same without you. I think about it all - the "no room" scare, the bike building party, the team meeting, the appreciation dinner, coffee and shopping at Mellow Johnny's, the start line, the first 10 miles, and most importantly, I recall the conversation you and I had in the lobby after the ride/accident.....
Thank you Jim for your support, your kind words and your encouragement! I can not express enough gratitude ....

01 Nov 2008 07:07

Michele	Yes please let me know if you hear anything. Thank you!
	31 Oct 2008 05:01

Michele	Yes please let me know if you hear anything. Thank you!
	31 Oct 2008 05:01

Connie

Looks like I missed your birthday, please accept my belated wishes.

Happy early Halloween to you and your family.

Screams
Connie

17 Oct 2008 03:23

Crazy Carol

H . A . P . P . Y

Early

B . I . R . T . H . D . A . Y . ! . ! . !

Hey Jambo, here's your 1 Birthday Wish for you to enjoy through out the year! Use it wisely since you are still so very, very young and you know I can send you more Birthday wishes if I knew how young you are! Just to let you know, Les Mills looks totally Awesome on you-Hot!!
I hope you have Fun on your Birthday this Coming SATURDAY the 27th and keep Celebrating it through the weekend and next week too with your Family and Friends plus Celebrate Many, Many, Many, More of them!! I do hope that we get to meet up soon at a Les Mills Event in the US!
Take care but have Fun doing it!!
Live Loud & Proud Like You Have Been!!!!

Big Birthday Hug For Ya!

Crazy Carol

25 Sep 2008 11:55

Shawn Bendinelli	Hey man, Sounds like you guys had a great time in AZ - I wish I could have made it. Glad you met my buddy Mike, he's a good guy. Both my wife and I are looking forward to Austin, it should be a great ride and a good time! My wife and I decided to mix it up a bit and are doing it on a Co-Motion tandem bike. I look forward to meeting you. LIVESTRONG, Shawn
	01 Sep 2008 07:20

Mike

Thanks for the message. It was very nice meeting you and hearing (in buffalo court) that you have the two greatest jobs in the world, I'm a big top gun fan! My sons name is Mavric...not quite like the movie I know. My buddy I was telling you about has the user name Shawn Bendinelli look him up he would love to hear from you, we are in Idaho. Let me know if you are ever going to get up to our part of the world, we can do a team teach in Pump and all 3 of us for RPM! Cheers

01 Sep 2008 05:38

Kimberly Ames	Graet to meet you TOP GUN! I love that you rode all 3 RPM rides! At least on the last one you got to hear the whole track 5! Thanks for following me headstrong, into the wind even without music! It was actually a FUN experience! See you in Austin!!!
	01 Sep 2008 03:23

Angel	Hey brotha, Thanks for the message. I had a blast myself and the energy was fantastic. My name has gotten more buffalo's than I can remember...lol Good luck on your upcoming ride... A
	01 Sep 2008 12:01