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Spy Photos! Extreme Speed Motorsports Ferrari 458 Grand-Am GT

Check it out! I stopped by Extreme Speed Motorsports' World Headquarters to check out our new Grand-Am Ferrari 458 Italia GT car! She's a beaut, and here are a few spy shots for you...

Dolphins Cycling Challenge - A Success!

Hi all! Today was a great day! I successfully completed the 40-mile West Palm Beach loop of the Dolphins Cycling Challenge - my 4th ride ever on this road bike, and my longest ride so far! It was a beautiful day and a wonderful event. I successfully raised, with the help of many of you reading this, just under $1,250 towards the Miami Dolphins Foundation where the funds from this two-day, tri-county event will be donated to the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

In its inaugural year, DCC raised $533,106 for Sylvester, setting the bar high for future rides.  This year the Dolphins Cycling Challenge will honor Dolphins legend Jim “Mad Dog” Mandich who led the team on and off the field for over 40 years and lost his courageous battle with cancer this spring.

DCC Cyclists will be honored by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 as the team takes on the Oakland Raiders.  All of the funds raised through the ride will be presented to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in a pregame on-field ceremony on that day.

I chose to ride in the fastest group they offered, the 18-20MPH group.  After doing my longest ride to-date just two days ago, my legs were still a little sore, but the pace was attainable enough for me to really enjoy the ride. I met a bunch of extremely nice people who were all experienced riders, and learned a few tips here and there to help me out regarding group rides and energy conservation on the bike. We had a little head-wind on the way back North which made it more challenging and definitely more of a workout, but we ran in a single-file line and rotated the order so we all had a chance to lead the group - which was fun for me!

The event was really well run and a lot of fun. I will definitely plan for this event next year, but I want to do the entire two-day ride - which is 170 miles! We'll see how my cycling progresses in a year's time... :)

MANY THANKS to all of you who helped me participate in this wonderful event by making donations to the charity. If you are reading this, haven't made a donation and would still like to, fundraising will continue until December 1st (days before the Miami Dolphins Foundation will present the big check to the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center), and you can still make a donation here:

http://www.ridedcc.com/dcc/page/Guy-Cosmo.htm

Thanks for reading, and for all of your support! Can't wait for the next big ride! Here's a few pics from today!

Guy

Prepping for the Dolphins Cycling Challenge, Part 1

Hi folks!

As you may or may not know, I've recently gotten into cycling and am preparing to do my first organized ride this weekend in the Dolphins Cycling Challenge - a two-day tri-county charity cycling event coordinated by the Miami Dolphins Foundation. The purpose of the DCC is to increase cancer awareness, encourage healthy hobbies, and raise funds for the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

I picked up a Ridley Damocles road bike from the AWESOME people at The Racer's Edge bike shop in Boca Raton, FL. I was custom fitted to ensure I won't be straining or harming my body from riding long distances, and absolutely LOVE the bike thus far.

I've only ridden it twice since. First ride was 12 miles last week, then it rained for 40 days and 40 nights - or so it felt... then squeezed in a 14-mile ride last night, but we're having high winds in S. Florida that were over 20MPH with even larger gusts. Needless to say the ride was tough, but I know once the wind dies down I'll be able to see gains in my performance.

The ride this weekend will be 40 miles. I'm really excited for it, and will spend the rest of the week getting myself closer to the 40-mile mark. Nothing like giving myself 5 days to get ready for a big ride, huh? I know to you cycling pro's out there 40 miles is child's play, but I'm just getting started, ok? Hehe...

In the mean time, if you'd like to support my fundraising efforts for the charity, please make a small donation here: http://www.ridedcc.com/dcc/page/Guy-Cosmo.htm

Here's a picture from my first ride, and a picture of the bike. I know, not flattering, but hey - it's all I got!

A Request For Your Support

Dear Friends,

Now that the 2011 racing season has come to a close I've taken on a new challenge, but with a few less wheels than what I'm accustomed to... like two, to be exact!  Cycling has become a new hobby and passion of mine, and clearly a great form of exercise for me to keep in shape for what will certainly be an exciting 2012 racing season. (details will be announced soon!)

After my first Charity Bike Ride in the Tour de Road America this year - where you all contributed to help me raise over $4000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation - I was bit with the biking bug.  I have since ventured into mountain biking and now gotten my hands on a road bike.  But besides the joy I derive from riding, I'm most enthusiastic about the cycling community and the vast number of 'Charity Bike Rides' that make my participation actually matter - and help make a difference.

This weekend I'm participating in the Dolphins Cycling Challenge, hosted by the Miami Dolphins NFL team and the Miami Dolphins Foundation. I hope you will support me as I ride to raise money for cancer research benefitting the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Please visit my page at  http://www.ridedcc.com/dcc/page/guy-cosmo.htm to sponsor me. It's easy to do and it's for a great cause!
 
Once again I'd like to thank you all for your wonderful friendship and support, and for allowing me to share my adventures with you. I am very fortunate to do what I love, but more so to have all of you in my life.
 
Here's to helping those in need and to our never-ending fight against cancer.  Please join me in the fight by making a donation today.
 
 http://www.ridedcc.com/dcc/page/guy-cosmo.htm
 
Sincerely,
 
Guy Cosmo