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Buddy Program
Riders helping Riders

Charity Riders come from all walks of life and face various challenges when choosing to participate in a ride.  Most event organizers will provide phone and email access to staff to help answer any questions you have about participation in the event.  The Buddy Program has been set up to offer further support. 

Each Buddy is an experienced charity rider who has volunteered their time to help fellow riders make the most of a ride.  As you review their profiles you will see that each Buddy has specific experience with different aspects of a ride.  They are a source of an amazing amount of information that will enable you, not only to complete a charity cycling event, but to do so as easily and with as much fun as possible.
 
Alan Valdes
310-625-1552		 Age: 48
Bike: Cannondale R500
Ride experience: California AIDS Ride 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8; AAVR, MAVR, CUSAVR, AIDS/LifeCycle 1, 2 & 3
Training Ride Leader: CAR8 &AIDS/LifeCycle 1 & 2
Cried on my first training ride.  Didn't think I could ride two blocks, when I first tried on clips.  Now, I consider myself to be addicted to bicycling.
Beth Brown  email buddy
310-588-3555		 Bike: Seven
Ride experience: CAR1, 2, 3, 4 & 8; Alaska AIDS Vaccine Ride
Training Ride Leader: CAR 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.  AIDS/LifeCycle 1, 2, 3 & 4
Beth co-founded the riding group Shifting Gears and is a training ride leader extraordinaire.  Back in 1998 she was hit by a car whilst on her bike and can offer sound advice on how to deal with injuries and road riding.
Carole Nix email buddy
 310-588-3555		 Age: 39
Bike: 55 cm Taylor custom steel
Ride experience: California AIDS Ride 3 & 4, BNY4, Alaska AIDS Vaccine Ride
Training Ride Leader: CAR 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9. AIDS/LifeCycle 1, 2, 3 & 4
Carole co-founded the riding group Shifting Gears and is a training ride leader extraordinaire.  Not sure what bike to get for the AIDS Ride - road bike/ mountain bike/ hybrid?  Carole can help you decide what bike will work best for you and can show you how to be the most efficient and comfortable on your bike during long rides.  She is also dedicated to helping you become a safe & confident cyclist.
Jim Jansen  email buddy
 323-734-9676		 Age: 56
Bike: Trek 5000
Ride experience: CAR 6, 7 & 8,  AIDS/LifeCycle 1 & 3
 Training Ride Leader: CAR  7, 8 & 9. AIDS/LifeCycle  1, 2, 3 & 4
 Since starting in earnest to train for CAR 6 in Jan 1999, I have logged almost 10,000 miles on my Trek. At that time I was 53 years old and hadn't much been on a bike since college. So if you're older and wondering if you can do the ride, the answer is: Yes!  How?  Train. Start early and stick with it. I will be glad to help you. (By the way the oldest rider on CAR 7 was 70!)
Jonathan Racine  email buddy
 408-307-7905		    Northern
   California Buddy!		 Age: 35
Bike: 2002 Trek 1000
Ride experience: California AIDS Ride 6, 7 & 8, AIDS/Life Cycle
 Training Ride Leader: AIDS/LifeCycle 1 & 2
Check out my web site under training for rides throughout the year. Every weekend its a different route, with a dedicated coffee pit stop. http://www.jonathanracine.com
 
Lisa Bennett  email buddy
 912-925-9588 (Savannah, GA)		 Age: 37
Bike: 2000 Specialized Allez
Ride experience: CAR7 & 8.  Crewed: AIDS/LifeCycle
Training Ride Leader: CAR8
Lisa was a first time rider for CAR 7 and did most of her training on a hybrid before switching to a road bike.  She was one of the "plus-sized" women followed by a documentary crew in CAR 7.  If you are nervous about riding down steep hills or generally worried about whether you can do the Ride, Lisa is the person to talk to. And she's got a great British accent! 
Liz Kinloch email buddy Age: 36
Bike: 1999 LeMond Zurich
Ride experience: Washington DC 3, California AIDS Ride 6, 7 & 8
 Staffed AIDS/LifeCycle 1, 2 & 3
Training Ride Leader: CAR 6, 7 & 8, AIDS/LifeCycle 1 & 2
Liz founded the CARE Exchange website in 1998 and has been running it ever since. You'll see her name on many of the articles in the Virtual Ride Leader section. She also worked as a rider rep for CAR8.  Liz is currently based in Australia but visits the States regularly. If you have questions or concerns about training or logistics email her. No question is a silly question!
Steve Dannemiller Steve Dannemiller  email buddy
 818-909-9575		 Age: 37
Bike: 2000 Blue Kestrel
Ride experience: CAR6,7 & 8; Alaska AIDS Vaccine Ride
Staffed AIDS/LifeCycle
Training Ride Leader: CAR7, 8 & 9. AIDS/LifeCycle 1 & 2
Steve has experienced bike-related knee pain and knows a great deal about bike-fit and the various types of saddles that are on the market - he is still looking for the perfect saddle!  If you are considering buying a new bike, talk with Steve first.
Tony Zamudio
 818-546-8885		 Age: 49
Bike: 2000 Blue Kestrel
Ride experience: CAR6,7 & 8; AIDS/LifeCycle
Training Ride Leader: CAR7, 8 & 9. AIDS/LifeCycle 1 & 2
Trained on a mountain & hybrid for CAR 6 and a road bike on CAR 7, 8 and ALC1. If you are uncertain about which type to buy, I still own all three types and can discuss the pluses & minuses. As a psychologist, I've focused on the importance of mental training as well as physical training. If you feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or scared, welcome to the club ... you're not alone, we're all in this together.

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