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Long ride, good cause

From Lindsay, Texas, to Ardmore it’s approximately 44.5 miles, but a group of cyclists took the long way Thursday — 70 miles in the summer sun.

But if you’re a part of the Texas 4000, that’s only a little more than one percent of the ultimate goal.

The longest charity ride in the world stopped in Ardmore again, in the beginning stages of a 4,687-mile bike ride from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska, all in the name of cancer research and education on the disease.

Forty-five University of Texas students divided between two routes will be on the road for more than two months — from June 4 to Aug. 12. Ardmore was a rest point on the Rocky route on Thursday, as 25 riders were housed and fed by members of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary, Catholic Church.

“The bikes are such a small part of it,” said Adam Laurenzo, 21. “At times, we’re putting 40 hours a week into it. The riders are responsible for every aspect of it.

“From the day you get accepted you’re working. It never lets up from the beginning.”

A majority of the people who come in contact with the Texas 4000 don’t take into account all of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into it. In addition to the riders staying with gracious hosts such as St. Mary, the journey toward the Texas 4000 starts nearly two years in advance. Every year, hundreds of riders apply for the exclusive spots. A new group gets to ride every year, with this year’s riders receiving their acceptance notifcation in the fall of 2009.

Some have experience on a bike. Some don’t. But by the time the Texas 4000 rolls around, the riders, and the sponsors, are ready.

The group has its own website, is sponsored by a bike shop in Austin and at first glance, could be mistaken for a team training for the Tour de France — decked out in team colors and sporty black bikes. But the south-to-north trek is no glamour ride for the Texas 4000. The group presents information on cancer awareness every few days at various cities and 100 percent of general public donations they receive go to cancer research.

On Friday, the group will ride into Oklahoma City and on Saturday will participate in a “Bike Rodeo” for kids at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond. The group’s last talk was in Dallas at the UT-Southwestern Medical Center.

Along the way, riders will meet people who have been affected by cancer, and each rider has a connection to the disease in some way.

Aiyeeeeeeh! - Stripper Juice News Archive Post

Aiyeeeeeeeeh!!

For those who don’t know me, that’s what Fuzzy says when she gets all excited. It’s been a long time comin, but Stripper Juice is back in business on the worldwide web with a new look!  Since my last blog, eighteen new dealers have joined the Juice familia and I’m proud to introduce them here.

First, I’d like to send out a huge “THANK YOU” to J.T. Armes of Johnnie Rotten Choppers, Huck Hemphill of Radical Baggers & Alan Gregory of Bagger Concepts for using, promoting and diggin the Juice.   You can catch up with what’s going on in these busy men’s lives through their links.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotten-Choppers/112144988831779

http://www.radicalbaggers.com/

http://www.baggerconcepts.com/

BTW.. Be on the lookout for some cool stripper juice apparel in the Thunder Zone cartoons in the coming months, straight out of Myrtle Beach. www.thethunderzone.com

There are a few sections on the new site that are still under development, but we’re getting there with the help of Convergent Internet Solutions. It’s been a great experience, working with the courteous and professional (and very cool) staff at CIS and I highly recommend them for any of your web design needs.

Now.. on to the new dealers!!

Mik’s Artwerks

Edmond, OK

http://www.facebook.com/people/Miks-Artwerks/100000730854797

It means a lot to me that a custom painter as great as Mik uses Stripper Juice on his artwerk, but now he’s offering it to his customers too!  Lately, I’ve been calling him “Magoo” because each new piece he turns out makes me shake my head and say.. “ohhh Magoo, you’ve done it again”.

Helvey Scoots & Sleds

Arcadia, OK

http://www.facebook.com/people/Erin-Helvey/1605881956

Erin Helvey is one those guys you don’t miss in a crowd and somebody you like to have on your side. I suppose that’s why folks call him “Big Rig”.  This former OU defensive linebacker is turning out some fantastic custom builds in his shop and now carrying “the Juice”. His innovative and creative custom parts add a unique flavor to any build.

Ride Masters Motorcycle & ATV Quick Lube & Custom Accessories

Tulsa, OK

http://www.ridemastersquicklube.com/

Kenny McCarty opened his shop in May of 2010 and specializes in 1 hr fluid change and tire service. What a concept!  No wonder his motto is “Let’s just ride”!  The shop also offers full service, with a certified HD technician in the house.

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