FiVi.com Founder Interviews US Senator Scott Brown
I had the honor of meeting US Senator Scott Brown from Massachusetts at the Pan-Mass Challenge. It’s a well known fact that he is an active triathlete and in this fun interview he tells us a little about how he still manages to get his training in. This event was especially significant as both he and Senator John Kerry rode this race together in show of solidarity for a cause that touches everyone’s heart. I also had a chance to exchange a few words with Senator Kerry at an airport just prior to his hip surgery. I want to extend a very special congratulations for his speedy recovery and the fact that he was up and riding in an endurance event such as this – is very impressive. I hope these two men serve as an inspiration to everyone, if they can find the time to lead healthy lives – so can you!
INTERVIEW WITH BILLY STARR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF PAN-MASS CHALLENGE
FiVi.com was fortunate enough to attend this amazing event. The single largest athletically motivated charity event in the country. PMC donates 100% of all the money directly to cancer research and treatment to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. To date, PMC has raised $270 million to date to this wonderful cause since 1980. In this interview we introduce the founder, learn a little about the history of the Pan-Mass, and he shares with us his philosophy on cycling as a way of life and as a way to remain active as a life long athlete. Billy Starr serves as a role model not only on positive healthy lifestyle as well as how to give back and to give back big!
INSPIRING STORY WITH TEAM KERMIT
I had the pleasure of meeting two riders from this team at the PMC this past weekend. They are a well known team that hosts some very competitive riders, equally impressive is the story behind team kermit. They ride in honor of Jared Branfman for whom kermit was a favorite toy. If you happen to see this team at any of the local races or hear about them, PLEASE give them a very warm hello and help spread this amazing story.
PRE-RIDE BIKE CHECKS WITH KEN MCLEAN OF LANDRY’S
Ken McLean is the Technical Director for Landry’s Bikes. We had a chance to catch up with him at the 2010 PMC where he was managing the Landry’s bike support staff providing pre-ride checks and maintenance for any rider of the PMC prior to the race. Let me tell you, this set up was pretty awesome…7 stations in all, each one looked like they could build a bike in 14 mins flat and I don’t think I saw one idle for very long that entire day. Guess that’s what happens with 5500 riders. Great interview with Ken and he gives us some quick pointers on the ABC Quick Check, something all riders should do before every ride as well as proper guidelines to follow for bike tire inflation (and no it’s not one pressure fits all). Thanks Ken!
Ken McLean from Landry's Bikes
