Breast cancer scares me more than anything else I have come across. It has no boundaries and it attacks without consideration of socio-economic status, race, or lifestyle. The two most significant risks for developing breast cancer are being a woman and getting older. The part that gets me the most, is that cancer can develop […]
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Put Yourself in the Driver’s Seat: Healthy Eating, Exercise, and Mindfulness
A few months ago I went to a three session training session on mindfulness at Fullerton College. This is the new mindset for striving for balance in work, relationships, and emotional/physical health. I really enjoyed the series and what I can take from it for my students and for my survivor friends. As part of the Komen […]
Targeting Aggressive and Metastatic Breast Cancer Webinar
One of the singular most important research topics is metastatic tumors. Since 2006, Komen has invested more than $91 million in nearly 200 research grants that focus on understanding why metastasis occurs and how to treat it. We have a large population of people living with metastatic cancers 10 years after diagnosis. If you want […]
10 Waiting Room Tips
Waiting Room WorriesHave you ever spent several excruciating hours in a hospital waiting room? If you haven’t, you are lucky. If you have, you know how much the worry and the waiting can take a toll on the people around you. It depends on who and why you are waiting, but for many people, it is […]
Breast Cancer Riders Support Navy EOD
It is breast cancer month and we want to give back to a group that has supported The Boob Ride for many years. The Navy cycling team is always seen on The Boob Ride and their riders are instrumental to our success. The Navy team is raising funds for their own this weekend, The Wounded EOD […]
What’s in a name?
Co-Authored by two of the co-founders, Paul and Jennifer. As a co-founder of FUN 4 GOOD (the non-profit that produces The Boob Ride), I handle branding as a consultant all the time. Many people ask me about the pros/cons of such a colorful name as “The Boob Ride”. Evolution We started out with a personal passion to […]
We’re in the news again! “The Cycle of Giving: Part 1”
We, at the Boob Ride, are fortunate to have so many people contribute to our ride and our cause, whether it be through riding, volunteering, or networking. One such Boob Rider is Pete Gerrard, from the Irvine Cycling Examiner and Irvine Bicycles. Not only has Peter ridden the ride for several years, but his shop has […]
Cycling, saddles, and urology?
While our focus has traditionally been on cancer and cycling, The Boob Ride is interested in general health (and cycling). We know that saddles, saddle-soreness, and urology topics have come up in certain cycling circles as well. Therefore, we’ve decided to share this study with you. We’ve recently been contacted by the researchers at the University […]
New Bra for King of the Mountain Award
After seven long years, the King of the Mountain award has had a little work done. It wasn’t just a little nip here or tuck there, it was a total overhaul! Our dedicated Boob Rider and reigning King of the Mountain champion, Dickie Fernández, braved the lingerie section at his local Walmart to procure two new bras […]
Most Inspirational Award – The Diamond Bra
A New Award for 2016 After many long hours and a glue gun burn or two, we would like to present the newest award – The Diamond Bra! This award is for the Most Inspirational rider or participant, and it honors The Boob Ride’s good friend and adviser, Commander Kevin Childre. Commander Childre was […]