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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>SpotAdventures Feed</title><description/><link>http://www.spotadventures.com</link><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Mon, 6 Sep 2010 07:13:19 -0000</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Mon, 6 Sep 2010 07:13:19 -0000</pubDate><image><url></url><title>SpotAdventures</title><link>http://www.spotadventures.com</link><description>Everyday is an adventure. Share yours.</description><width>194</width><height>41</height></image><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Champlain Solo "STANDING" Cyclist Tour '09]]></title><description><![CDATA[<div>
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<div>MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - The solo tour was a great success!<br><br><strong>WHY: This trip is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Stand Up To Cancer. For more info and to donate directly to this organization, go to <a title="" href="http://www.standup2cancer.org">SU2C</a>. </strong><strong>It's not too late to contribute - donations can still be made!!</strong><br><br>THE BIKE: Modified Salsa Fargo 29er - Standing Cycle</div>
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<div>THE GEAR: Racks/Panniers, Tent, Emergency Sack (for sleeping), Rain Gear, First Aid, SPOT Satellite Messenger, Freeze Dried Food, Tools, Polar Heart RateÂ Monitor, Road Id Bracelet, Hammer Endurance/Nutrition Products, Breathe Right Nasal Strips</div>
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<div>THE ROUTE: The Lake Champlain Bikeway. Starting point in Burlington, VT north into Canada, south into NY along the full length of the lake, north back up to Burlington. Total miles (getting lost included) was 402.23, resulting in a daily average of approx 50 miles, standing up. <strong>NOTE:</strong> SPOT only shows direct point-to-point mileage, which isÂ less than actual.</div>
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<div>WHEN: The trip began Monday 9/14/09 and was completed 8 days later, withÂ stops at local bike shops and non-profit organizations,Â and to chat about Stand Up To Cancer with cyclists and pedestrians along the route.</div>
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<div>MEDIA LINKS: Many thanks to FOX 44Â News and The Press Republican Newspaper, for theirÂ helpful and creativeÂ coverage of this unique fundraising event. Follow these links to check it out:<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/standingcyclist"><u>FOXÂ 44 TV VIDEO</u></a><br><br><a href="http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_261050654.html"><u>PRESS REPUBLICAN NEWS</u></a></div>
<div>Â <br><a href="http://www.fox44now.com/Global/story.asp?s=11151630"><u>FOX 44 TV Print Article</u></a><br><br>THE CYCLIST: For more info on Frank Angelo Cavaluzzi and past adventures, go to <a href="http://www.standingcyclist.com/id8.html">http://www.standingcyclist.com/id8.html</a>.Â <br><br>To contactÂ Frank directly, email <a href="mailto:fac@standingcyclist.com"><u>fac@standingcyclist.com</u></a>. </div>
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<div><strong>SPECIAL THANKS:</strong> Thanks for coming by the site and thank youÂ for your support and generous donations to <strong>Stand Up To Cancer</strong>. Many special thanks go out to all theÂ individualsÂ and businesses that I had met along my journey. Your kind words andÂ willingness to share was inspiring,Â and made myÂ adventureÂ exciting andÂ truly unforgetable.</div></div></div></div>]]></description><link>http://www.spotadventures.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=177950</link><pubDate>2009-09-22 08:38:07</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010 Standing Cyclist Meso Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 31, 2010, Standing Cyclist Frank A Cavaluzzi completed a standing "saddle-less" off-road tour beginning just outside of Pittsburgh, PA covering both the Great Alleghany Passage and C&amp;O Towpaths, to raise awareness for mesothelioma cancer research and the ban on asbestos. Inspired by meso patient and activist Larry Davis and coordinated by his daughter and photojournalist Courtney Davis, this adventure ended in Washington D.C. with interviews and a photoshoot withÂ Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation representative Danelle Mangone.Â This 7 day 320+ mileÂ adventure was ridden on a customized single-speed, fixed-gear bike loaded with 50 lbs of camping gear and food. The fixed gearing prevented coasting of any kind. When the bike is in motion, the rider is in motion, much like running. Ground coveredÂ was between 40 and 60 miles a day, standing up. Click here forÂ <a title="2010 Standing Cyclist Pitt to DC Meso Challenge" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgkcxuOLTkA&amp;feature=player_embedded">video coverage</a> of this special event. Also visit <a href="http://www.actionagainstasbestos.com">www.actionagainstasbestos.com</a> and our <a title="Standing Cyclist Meso Challenge" href="http://standingcyclist.com/id41.html">Standing Cyclist Meso Challenge</a> page for newspaper articles, more information on theÂ gear and rider, the cause and how toÂ get involved and make a difference, in your own way!<br><br><strong>NOTE: <br></strong>1) Sorry, the time stamp on certain photos causes them to appear out of sequence.<br>2) The Distance Stats and Time Graph pop-up reflects straight orange line tracking information only. It does not account for actual ground covered (twists and turns) over aÂ full 7 day period. Feel free to X out of it.]]></description><link>http://www.spotadventures.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=223443</link><pubDate>2010-09-02 20:39:04</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
