33 DAYS

My mom and I will ride in the LIVESTRONG Challenge in 33 days! If you can help me reach my goal it would be greatly appreciated. I only need $205.73!!!! Thank you!

Me raising money for my LIVESTRONG ride!!!

Rad Racing's New Team Members

Rob (coach), Luke, Sawyer, Dallas & Jay

I am really stoked! We got three new team members on Team Rad Racing! We all met on Monday and road with our coach, Rob Green. It was super windy. The news said we had straight winds of 25 mph but gusts were over 40 mph but it couldn't blow away the fun we had! I think it will be awesome to get to know these new guys better and looking forward to the racing season getting back in full swing! Go RAD!

The Birthday Trip! P.S. Thanks Grams!

Well, we had the best vacation! We went to Colorado with my Grams (for my birthday) and we had so much fun! Ok, so we got there on Friday but found out we weren't supposed to be there until Saturday...oops!!! Would there be room in the inn? I'm not sure how this happened!  Anyway, it worked out and they got us a room for Friday and then on Saturday we moved into our condo! We went to a concert on Saturday, Asleep at the Wheel, I had never heard of them but they were really good for country music! Everyone at the concert starting going down front and swing dancing. I danced with my Grams and later a lady asked me to dance! It was really fun!

Sunday was an awesome day! We brought our helmets, pedals and shoes so all we had to do was rent some bikes and we were ready to ride! It is amazing you can ride 90 miles and never get on a road...everywhere there are bike paths!!! You never see that in Oklahoma! So, it was a cyclist's dream and the altitude didn't bother me a bit! We rode Vail Pass and saw some amazing scenery! I liked the guy fly fishing right next to the mountain! AWESOME! Later that night after many hours on the bike we cooked pasta and went to our private movie theatre and it was really fun! We had the whole theatre to ourselves with big reclining chairs and huge bean bags. You could even make stars appear on the ceiling. It was a great way to end the PERFECT day!

Monday we drove to Manitou Springs to see my mom's high school friend! She has a really cool and BIG dog named Opal! Opal is an Irish Wolfhound but is a gentle giant! It was fun getting to know Judy (my mom's friend) and her dog Opal! I rode with them to see the Garden of the Gods and it started storming. A waterfall started forming near the Kissing Camels as we sat in this rainstorm! What a site to see! Then, my mom made me pose for some goofy pictures at Balancing Rock! I won't post those...too embarrassing!!!

 Tuesday was INCREDIBLE as we rafted the Arkansas River! The wildest part was when my mom and I got knocked out of the raft in the middle of a big rapid and had to ride it out! I totally saved my mom's life and when we were safely in the boat we were sad no one thought to take a picture of us going down the river! Later, our guide Travis pulled the raft over and we climbed up to jump off a rock cliff into the river! The fall was about 25' to the water! It was so fun! Oh by the way, the water was 46 degrees and that's cold!

Wednesday was a rest day! Thursday we were back on the adventure trail by going all through the backcountry of Leadville, CO on ATV's! It was really cool to be climbing the mountain, riding through the old mining areas and splashing through the mountain streams. The scenery was, to quote my mom "breathtaking". One of my favorite things was when we stopped and ate some wild raspberries! They were really sweet!

Friday night we did a Chuckwagon Dinner and Wild West show! The best part of this was when my dad was chosen to be part of the show! It was hysterical!

Well, I bet you can tell we had a great time! Saturday came way too fast and no one wanted to leave. My mom and I actually got job offers but we'd need one for my dad if we were really going to move there!Grams loved it but said she would only visit us in the summer...no snow for her! I know this...WE'LL BE BACK!!!

WILD TIMES!

Well, I haven't updated my blog for a while because of several reasons. First, my Grams had knee surgery so I was trying to help her as much as I could. Then, I got over 40 stings from FIRE ANTS! It was horrible... they got infected and blistered! Seriously, bites around my waist, between every finger, up my arms, behind my knees and on my feet!!! It was the worst thing ever! So, I had to take some time off from training.

Fire Ants are angry!

But, August 7th started the most amazing week! First, it started off with me training for my Time Trial with my coach, Rob Green, in Norman. We had a great time and I dig riding with him! He is an awesome coach and is helping me get faster and faster! I felt really ready to race!

We went to Tulsa on Thursday and it was hot but I was ready to unleash the beast! I was smokin' around the course (over 18 mph) and I was three quarters through the race when I knew I had a problem with my bike! Man, a flat tire! I was upset because I felt I was riding so good! Oh well, that's racing! The good news was that on the 1st 5K I had improved my time by 30 seconds from my earlier 5K race! So, I know I am improving! My coach is going to start working on my power for the next racing season! I am really stoked to go even faster! I LOVE SPEED!!!

Tulsa Time Trial

Friday we spent getting everything ready for my LIVESTRONG fundraiser! I could hardly wait till Saturday! I was going to officially be a teenager and I was spending my birthday with my family working for my favorite cause...cancer!

Luke's Lemonade for LIVESTRONG

Saturday was an amazing day! We had LUKE'S LEMONADE FOR LIVESTRONG and I have now raised over $700.00 total! I still have some time to met my goal of $1000.00. I feel confident I can do this! It was hard work getting ready and working the lemonade stand but wow it was worth it! I will say it was very hot my mom's car said 107 degrees when we left but I couldn't think of a better way to spend my birthday!!! I had lots of friends,cyclists, teachers and my coach come to support me! We also met some really great people who dislike cancer as much as I do! In case you missed it...I'm raising money to donate to LIVESTRONG and will ride with my mom in the Austin LIVESTRONG Challenge this October! I think it will be an amazing trip!

Coach Green fitting the new helmet!

Anyway, we came home and my grandparents, aunt and uncle were here to celebrate my big day! We ordered Hideaway Pizza, watched the Rams/Vikings play, ate cake and of course, opened some gifts! I got a PINK Road ID (to show support for breast cancer and FYI...chicks dig pink), an amazing wireless mouse, new Keens, money and a LIVESTRONG donation plus an AWESOME new cycling helmet (it will look great with my kit)!!! It was the best birthDAY ever!!!

CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY!!!

Hey, come out and help me celebrate my 13th birthday!!! I will be hosting a fundraiser for my LIVESTRONG CHALLENGE ride against cancer!!! Please mark your calendars: August 14th, 9AM-2PM, SE corner 33rd & Blvd Edmond, "Luke's Lemonade Benefiting LIVESTRONG". I"ll have lemonade, of course, but also Gatorade, bottled water,  LIVESTRONG® Wristbands, Team LIVESTRONG stickers and Cancer Support flyers! Please stop by this fundraiser, have a glass of ice cold lemonade and wish me a Happy Birthday! Donations are kindly appreciated! If you cannot attend but would like to still make a donation please see the LIVESTRONG thermometer to the right and click DONATE! Thank you! It takes all of us to put an end to the UGLY disease!

DISCLAIMER: This event is hosted by a LIVESTRONG fundraiser to raise funds for LIVESTRONG. This is not an official LIVESTRONG-hosted event, but all proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG.

Austin, TX Oct 23-24, 2010

Join Team LIVESTRONG with me and fight cancer!

I am raising money so I can participate in this year's LIVESTRONG Challenge in Austin! This is a very important charity to me because I lost one of my best friends to prostate cancer. My Poppy was an awesome granddad, father, husband, friend, golfer and one of my bestest buddies. It was the saddest day of my life when he passed away. I put my yellow Livestrong bracelet on and have never taken it off. I want to help raise money so we can put an end to CANCER! I don't want anybody else to lose someone they love like I did. It hurts really bad! If we all pull together we can be sure that others get the help they need. You never know it could be you that needs the help! Please click on  DONATE  to help put an end to this really yucky disease!


As part of Team LIVESTRONG, I’m making a difference in the fight against cancer. I’ve joined with other people around the globe and across different events to raise money for LIVESTRONG. We may not all live in the same city or participate in the same sport but we’re united by hope, courage and determination.

The money I raise will go to support LIVESTRONG’s programs and services, which inspire and empower people affected by cancer. If you or someone you know is diagnosed, these resources will help face the challenges of cancer, head on, and live life on your own terms.

Please support me as I make a difference in the cancer fight through my participation in Team LIVESTRONG. Thank you!

A Little Surprise!

What an exciting night! I got a surprise visit from Bill Wylie with OKC Velo Club. He gave me this trophy from when I raced in the OKC Velo Time Trial Series! I was very excited to receive it! I have put it right up with my other trophies and I am very proud! Thanks OKC Velo!