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I'm Riding to End AIDS!

Hi all!

This year, from June 1-7, 2008, I'm bicycling in AIDS/LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to make a world of difference in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS.

From now until June 1 I will be hard at work training for the ride, and could definitely use your support to reach my fundraising goal!

By making a donation you will be providing for the HIV/AIDS-related services of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. We'll keep riding until AIDS and HIV are a thing of the past.

Rock on,

Matt

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Matt's Goal: $2,500.00
Current Total: $4,130.00

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Messages of Support for Matt

Sarah (6/07/08 12:44AM): Matt,

Great job riding! you are pretty awesome even though I didn't get to see you in your red dress. Take care.

Sarah Sports Med

Lamar Williams (6/06/08 1:45PM): Hey Mattie!

Thank you so much for doing the ride! You are an inspiration to me and others. Get those legs rubbed out and keep riding as you are almost here. I look forward to seeing you cross that finish line!!!

Big Hugs!!!!

Lamar

Shannon & Jeff (6/02/08 8:20PM): We are thinking of you...you totally kick ass right now for doing this! Keep on goin!

Edward Lynch (6/02/08 6:11AM): Dear Matt, Everytime you go out and do awesome, thoughtful things like riding from San Fran to LA to raise money for AIDS, you inspire me to try to be a better person and to make a bigger difference in the world. If only you were a 30 year-old girl... Good luck with the rest of the ride and remember, WWAS?

-Ed

Gid (6/01/08 9:45AM): Hey Matty, Hope your first day went well and your ass isn't too sore. Keep on pedaling, one stroke at at time. I know you can do it, be strong. Love you brother, Ad

Aunt Di (5/31/08 6:54PM): Hi Matt.... Uncle Mike and I just wanted to let you know that we're pullin' for you! We know the ride won't be easy......pedal for as long as you can.... We love you, Aunt Di

Robyn Ogunbambi (5/18/08 9:50PM): Not sure we will cope without you on our China Project for 2 wks during your cycle event.....we may all be totally off schedule by the time you return...aaahhhh!!!! Pack your bags ready to move to Shanghai after the finish line. Best wishes for what should be one of the most memorable events of your life. Robyn

Jill, Kevin & MacKenzie (5/13/08 1:47PM): hey there matt! we are so excited for you and wanted to wish you the best of luck on the ride. we will be thinking of you all the way! happy spinning!

Mama (5/01/08 8:19AM): Matty: Jim and I are shopping for our outfits for "Red Dress Day." We are so excited to be Roadies on the Info Services Team. This will be a week to remember. Keep training in L.A. or Shanghai. Love You, Mama

Alan (4/24/08 8:48AM): Matt- Cathy & I are glad to support your fundraising efforts. Don't let all of the late night conference calls keep you from achieving your training goals. After the Mulholland hills, SF to LA should be easy. Its all downhill, right? Best of luck and have a safe ride.

Steven (4/11/08 5:59PM): How you feeling! Almost time for the ride...I'm sure you are going to rock. And already done fundraising, no surprise.

Hope to see you before you guys head out, maybe pasta on the Friday before, keep it up!

Melissa Bates (4/04/08 11:41AM): Hi Matt! Just wanted to say how awesome it is that you are doing this ride. My step mom did it a few years ago and it is something I actually want to participate in next year, too. Reading your blog and watching you hit your fundraising goal is inspiring. keep it up!

Sending you love, Melissa

Shannon (3/04/08 7:28PM): You are amazing for doing this! Just picture us all doing high kicks (especially Ash) when you cross the finish line :-)

Little Brother (3/04/08 12:39PM): Ride on Matt, ride on!

BeckiLynn (1/26/08 4:22PM): Way to go, Matt! I will keep track of your progress via your mom. Enjoy the ride! BeckiLynn

Jamie (1/07/08 12:08PM): Matt! I'm so proud of you for doing this. You totally rock. So yeah, I still want to be a roadie and your personal chef for the ride. I'll begin researching all the right foods for you to eat and testing recipes soon! :)

Rock on! Hi-Me

Yo Brotha! (1/07/08 11:00AM): Yo Matty, I'm so glad to hear your training is coming along so well. I love the picture you posted of you charging the hill on Christmas day. Keep on riding till it hurts. Yo brotha!

Mama (12/19/07 10:04AM): Thanks for making a difference in the world Matt! You are really putting your "money (or legs in this case) where your mouth is". I want to be a "roadie" on the Matt Repicky Team! Go Matty.

Adam (12/05/07 7:45AM): Hey Matty,

I'm so proud of your dedication to ride and also to help find a cure for AIDS. It's not easy to be disciplined after working all week and also having a social life. Keep up the hard work and pedal on.

Emily (11/19/07 8:34AM): Matt!

I'm so excited for you to take on this new venture. It's truly admirable. And HELLO! Jet lag, late night karaoke, and a 33-mile ride all in a span of 48 hours?!??!!? You're my new idol. I wish you continued success throughout training and can't wait to see you next month and hear all the details!!!

Love, Em

Brandie (11/15/07 5:33AM): I wish you all the luck and speed in the world :) I am looking into flights to see if I can come and meet you at the finish line!! Lots of Love - Brandie and Laurence

Berber (11/14/07 10:56AM): Hi Matt! I hope the training will go well and that you will have no problems next year. I also do hope you will reach your goal and I will keep checking in case we have to donate more.

Take care and hope to see you soon babe!

Berber

Aunt Claire (11/07/07 5:43PM): Hi Matt, I'm excited that you're participating in the AIDS Lifecycle event. I'm very proud of you, and look forward to updates on your training. *waving Aunt Carolyn's pom-poms* Go Matt go! Love, Aunt Claire

Bunnie Poullard (11/06/07 11:19AM): Matt this is awesome, I'm so happy for you! Hope to see you soon!

-Bunnie

Josh (11/05/07 10:04AM): What an amazing event. Best of luck Matt!

Theresa (11/02/07 8:53AM): Yay Matt! I'm so excited you're doing the ride too!!

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The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, a leader in battling AIDS and caring for those who are HIV-infected since the earliest days of the pandemic, provides free medical care to those who can't afford treatment and distributed more than $17 million worth of free HIV medications last year. The Center also provides one-on-one and group therapy, mobile testing/counseling, education, advocacy, and prevention services. Each month 700-1,000 people are tested for HIV at the Center.

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Sunday, June 8, 2008

7:42 AM

Back in L.A.!

Hello friends & family,

Well, I am back in L.A. after an amazing 7 day journey through beautiful California! The fact that I rode every one of the 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles is a bit hard to believe (and I'm sure some of you are surprised as well!). My knees and quads are sore & my face is completely sunburned, but I have already signed up to do the ride again next year.

It was so outstanding for so many reasons:

Seeing the spirit of cooperation and community amongst 3000 people in camp and on the road every day.
The views of California that you never get from a car (riding past strawberry fields, the ocean, waving school children, vineyards, ).
Having people on the side of the road with banners, cow bells, and pom poms cheering you along the way.
The cinnamon rolls in Cayucos.
Having my mother & Jim as roadies, and seeing them when I got into camp every day (and a few people told me that my mom became their "mom" for the week).
The women handing out slices of pie to riders, on the side of the 101 near Santa Cruz.
Meeting new people from all over the world, and having total strangers stop riding to help you change a flat tire.
The car dealership that donated cars, the gas station that donated gas, and the high school girls who drove so riders could have transportation from camp to town in Lompoc.
Looking over your shoulder and seeing hundreds of bikes cruising along the coast and realizing you're all cycling for the same cause.
The Positive Pedalers (riders with HIV) out there every day and pedaling every mile.
An 81 year old man riding for his HIV positive son and in memory of his son's partner who died of AIDS.
Hearing stories each night about recipients of the services that my riding helps to fund.
Raising over $11 million for the SF AIDS Foundation and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.

I'm still collecting photos, and will send those shortly. A HUGE HUGE HUGE thank you to all of my supporters, who helped me raise more than $4100!! My goal was $2500, and your generosity easily helped pass that. And not only did you give money but you sent messages of support and kind words that helped me up those hills. So again, thank you.

Until next year...

-- Matt

Friday, May 30, 2008

6:04 AM

Packed!

All packed (minus the few things I already forgot which Adam is going to pick up for me...) and ready to go! Cannot believe June 1 is almost here and that the ride is taking place in just a few short days.

Mix of anxiety and excitement, but mostly excitement! Bike is en route to the Cow Palace, gear is in my duffle bag, and I am ready to go!

Ready to get on the road, to meet new people, and to make all of my sponsors proud. Thank you again to everyone who supported me in this, it is so appreciated.

Okay well next you hear from me it will be from somewhere in the middle of California!

Cheers,

Matt

Saturday, May 24, 2008

9:03 PM

Outpost

This morning I got up early and rode from my house, up Crescent Heights, down Hollywood, up Fuller, over to Franklin and then up up up Outpost. It was a tougher climb than I expected, I think because of my leg workout yesterday. But got to the top and then rode Mulholland.

With the rain it was definitely muddy and my tires slipped a few times, but a good ride in the end.

Then I took my bike for a tune up... make sure it's ready for next weekend! On Wednesday I drop it off to be shipped up north... after that the next time I see my bike is at the Cow Palace for Orientation!

Saturday, May 17, 2008

7:45 AM

morning riding!

I got back from Shanghai last night and thanks to jet lag was awake at 5 this morning! So I started out at 6 and went on a great ride... down Santa Monica Blvd, took Wilshire down to Brentwood, cut over to Montana and rode that to Ocean. Took Ocean down to Venice and hopped on the Strand, to Marina del Rey. Cut around over to the Ballona Creek trail and then through Culver City back home. It was fantastic!

Going to ride again tomorrow too because now we're in countdown mode. Two weeks until the RIDE!! Wow, I can't believe it's already here. Very excited!

And a very big THANK YOU to my latest supporters -- Phil, Jill & Kevin, and the Solsbys! Your support is so appreciated!

Sunday, May 4, 2008

4:18 PM

New Supporters!

Hello hello... from Shanghai! I am back in China, and hitting the gym to keep my legs strong & doing lots of cardio. I get back to L.A. a mere two weeks before the ride, so will need to spend some serious time riding between then and June 1!

Also a big thank you to my newest supporters -- Kristina Gould and Richard Dickson. Their help is much appreciated and get me further and further above my fundraising goal!

Keep posted here for more updates as we reach the final weeks before the ride...

Cheers,

Matt

Saturday, April 26, 2008

11:53 AM

Beautiful ride to the beach!

Well only a few weeks left to the ride... and I'm traveling a lot between now & then, so I need to take advantage of days home in L.A. On that note I did a great ride down to Marina del Rey this morning -- weather was beautiful! So sunny & warm, with just enough wind to push me on. Hoping to ride again tomorrow with Jacinto and get some more time on the bike.

Also, a BIG thank you to my latest supporters... Alex, Renee, Jennifer, and Alan! Thank you all so much for pushing me above my fundraising goal.

Stay posted for more updates as June 1 rapidly approaches!

Ride on,

Matt

Saturday, April 5, 2008

1:30 PM

Mulholland

This morning Jase & I rode from his house (near one end of Mulholland), all the way to the other end. It was an awesome ride! Great weather (not too hot), not many cars, and we got a good mix of terrain. Whoo hoo!

The best part was when we made a wrong turn, off of Mulholland, and started taking Coldwater Canyon all the way to the Valley. That was a fun hill to ride back up!

Not too many weeks left until the ride -- need to keep training, running, strengthenin' my l-e-g-s!

Thanks for everyone's continued support... Matt

Sunday, March 30, 2008

4:15 PM

To the beach!

This morning I got up early and rode down to the ocean... it was really overcast & kind of misty when I started out, but by the time I was headed home the sun had come out. Good ride, legs felt good. Now I just need to do that 100x between now and June 1!!

Thanks again for y'alls support -- and if you're reading this & haven't donated yet, please please do so before May 15. It is much appreciated!

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

7:42 AM

Fundraising Goal Surpassed

A big big big thank you to John-Mark for his very generous donation... it's the one that put me over the top of my fundraising goal! YEAH!! Of course I am eager to keep raising donations, as every extra dollar helps. But with my goal met I am eligible to ride and so now my focus is to keep training, training, training!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

4:49 AM

Support & Shanghai

Hi everyone... well the thin layer of dust on my bike can be explained by my recent trip to Shanghai. Luckily while I was gone I was able to do a lot of cardio & weights, and my legs are feeling pretty strong.

But now I am back in L.A. for a few weeks & can't wait to get out there and put on some miles! Hard to believe the ride is in a few short months... I still have a lot of training to do.

In other news, I'm quickly approaching my fundraising goal, thanks to some new supporters! A very big THANK YOU to Monsieur Lynch, Nicole & Marc Breslow, and Gene Murtha (who can vouch that I was going to the hotel gym in Shanghai). These latest donations get me so close to my goal, I have a feeling I'll be surpassing it by the time June comes.

Will keep you all posted as I get back to riding, have a great weekend!

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

3:57 PM

More fundraising...

Well I've been traveling for work, and will be be traveling some more in the next two weeks... so my "on the bike" time has been limited. But I'm still doing leg exercises at the gym, and some cardio, to keep in shape.

But I wanted to give a BIG THANK YOU to my two latest supporters -- Shannon and Adam! Thanks to you both for your donations, you rock!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

8:05 AM

Fundraising! And ridin' with Adam...

Hello hello! It's been a while since I've made an update... the result of two weeks in Hong Kong & Shanghai. But now I'm back in L.A. and ready to keep training (well once the rain stops today).

This weekend my brother Adam is coming to L.A. and we're going to ride. And ride. And ride. I think he'll be the equivalent of a boot camp instructor -- and I need it! Only 3.5 months left to train!

Also I want to send many many many thanks out to my most recent supporters from the Bay Area: BeckiLynn, Zahi, Adriana, Sandi, Maureen, Karen and Al. Your support is so appreciated!

And here in L.A., a big shout to Craig for his generosity this week. THANK YOU!

Fundraising & training continues... I'll keep you posted after this weekend's rides! :)

-- Matt

Sunday, January 13, 2008

12:00 PM

Griffith Park & More Support!

Today Jase and I met at the Zoo parking lot. 8:00 a.m. It was cold so I was rockin' some leg warmers (thanks Adam). We headed out, did a loop through Burbank and then up to the water tower. From the water tower we kept riding up and up through the hills. It was quiet and amazingly beautiful. At one point we turned a corner and the Hollywood sign was right next to us. Then we turned another corner and came up to the Griffith Observatory! We looped back down to Los Feliz Boulevard, then rode along the L.A. River and back through the park. Whew. It was a great ride!

On Saturday morning we did some yoga & hiking, both great cross-training activities.

Also I'm happy to say I have some new supporters... my boss Amanda, and her mother Carol! Big big thanks to both of them!

I'm off to Hong Kong this coming weekend so I'll be doing my cross training... more yoga, working out at the hotel gym, and walking around the city.

Sunday, January 6, 2008

12:30 PM

Hikin'... and more support!

Well this weekend in L.A., as in much of California, was rainy! And I am not too comfortable yet riding my road bike on wet roads and through the rain... so instead Jase, Chet, and I went on a hike! It was good cardio (which I need), good for the legs (which I need), and I worked up a sweat (which I need).

Hopefully this coming weekend will be better & we can get on our bikes and hit the road!

Big thanks to JAMIE, my latest supporter!! I am halfway to my fundraising goal and am so excited!!

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

4:54 PM

Christmas Ride in Martinez!

Hi all! Hope you've been having a great holiday... yesterday Adam and I went for a ride around Martinez. It was great getting out on the bike and also helped work off some of the food I've been eating since being at home!

Monday, December 17, 2007

9:01 AM

Christmas Training & More Donations!

As I'm still thawing from a very cold & snowy weekend in Chicago, I wanted to write quickly with an update!

No, I didn't ride while I was away this past weekend... but I am bringing my bike up to Martinez for the holidays. That way my brother Adam and I can go out and he can kick my butt. It'll be great training and offset all of the food I'll be consuming!

Also, a BIG thank you to Alex for his donation! This gets me to the $1000 mark!! I'm so excited by everyone's generosity and know I'll be hitting my goal shortly.

Cheers,

Matt

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

7:56 AM

Fundraising Continues!

Happy (and cold) Wednesday morning! I want to send a VERY VERY big thank you to Jim for his generous support as my latest donor.

I'm now at $900 and almost half way to my goal!

Thank you Jim!

I'll be bringing my bike with me to Martinez for Christmas, so Adam and I can do some riding & I can continue training. Plus it'll be a good way to burn away all of the holiday calories... :)

Stay warm,

Matt

Monday, December 3, 2007

9:49 AM

More support!

My exhaustion after yesterday's ride led me to forget to thank my two latest sponsors...

BIG thanks to Emily & Porter! You guys rock!!

I'm still working towards meeting my fundraising goal -- so for any of you who haven't had a chance to donate, now is the time! It is all tax deductible & much appreciated.

Yesterday I was telling my friend Ankur about the 30 mile ride and he thought I was doing it on my rickety old Dutch bike. I can't even imagine what that would be like -- but if anyone wants to, umm, borrow that bike and ride along let me know!

Take care,

Matt

Sunday, December 2, 2007

4:58 PM

To the ocean & back!

Hi all! Well this morning the crew (Jase, Brian, and myself) met at 7:30 and went ridin'! It was FREEZING but after a few miles the sun came out & by the time we made it to the beach it was really nice weather.

30 miles today and we were bookin' -- averaging 16 miles an hour! Go team!

Thanks for the continued support...

Cheers,

Matt

Sunday, November 18, 2007

5:41 PM

Back on the bike

Well I'm back in L.A. and today got back on my bike! Jase, Brian, and I did a group ride this morning from a bicycle shop near my house all the way down to Marina del Rey. Once there we added an extra loop near LAX and the ocean, and headed home... for a total of 33 miles!

It's the longest ride to date and my legs are definitely sore! Jet lag + late night drinks + 33 miles does not equal an easy day. But it was great to complete & we want to do that route again.

Thanks also to Berber & Brandie, my latest sponsors... you guys rock!

Stay tuned here for more.

Cheers,

Matt

Thursday, November 15, 2007

8:00 AM

More Fundraising & More Training!

Hi all! Well it's week two out here in Hong Kong... and I'm continuing to work out my legs and keep them ready for my riding back in L.A.

This Sunday Jase, Brian, and I are doing another group training ride -- this time from a bike shop near my house all the way to Santa Monica. 30 miles! I'm excited!

Also, a BIG thanks to my latest sponsors... Aunt Claire and my Mother! Thank you thank you for your donations.

-- Matt

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

5:12 PM

Fundraising

Hi all! Well I am still in Hong Kong and still dedicated to keeping fit while i'm here... :)

But I wanted to send a quick THANK YOU for my first donations! I was thrilled this morning to see new messages of support and also my first four financial supporters!

Thanks to Josh, Teresa, Stephen, and Marnie... I really appreciate it, and I'm now even more motivated to keep on riding!

Again, any amount you can give is a help and will move me towards my goal.

Take care,

Matt

Saturday, November 3, 2007

10:00 AM

Cross-Training

Hello again! Well, one of the training tips they give you is to cross-train. To do other forms of exercise or activity that will help your endurance, etc.

Luckily for me I have an enforced cross-training experience, as I am in Hong Kong the next two weeks. Without my bike!

So I will be doing some running, some yoga, some leg exercises to keep myself pumped for when I get back on my bike!

Saturday, October 27, 2007

1:47 PM

First Group Ride!

Well today was the first group training ride! With Jase in London, Brian and I arrived at the park bright & early, registered, and awaited further instruction.

There were three groups -- beginner, intermediate, and advanced. We wisely chose the middle group, that was scheduled to ride 25 miles.

Introductions, safety tips, and we were off... well sort of. I hadn't gone too far when my rear tire was flat! And of course I didn't have a spare tube with me! Luckily one of the ride leaders was behind me and pulled over to help.

I was completely embarrassed but he was great, gave me a tube and helped change the tire. And the ride continued!

It was a great morning, and I got a small glimpse of how friendly everyone is who is associated with this event. Can't wait for more group rides!

Sunday, October 7, 2007

9:39 PM

L.A. River

Hola! Well after a ragin' Saturday night I was not so enthused to get up this morning and ride. But I did it!

Brian and I met at 8... and apparently due to a miscommunication, Jacinto arrived at 9. So Brian and I set off, doing our usual loop around the park. Except we then cut up towards the Travel Town Water Tank into a really beautiful area --- no cars, no other bikers, and great views of the valley.

Then on our way down we came across Jase and decided to ride along the L.A. river. It's too bad the river is not especially clean, and that the bike path is sandwiched between the river and the freeway. And that gnats kept getting squashed on my forehead. And that Jase kept giving 'messages of hope.

But apart from that it was a good ride. 17 miles!

Until next time...

Sunday, September 9, 2007

11:00 AM

"Messages of Hope"

So Jase and I are riding up a hill in the park, my legs are burning because it's the third time we've done it, and then he tells me we're going to turn up another hill!

But all along the way he was yelling, or I mean encouraging me with (as he called them) message of hope. And it helped! We got to the top just in time to see an old man peeing on a tree...

Can't wait to get out there this weekend!

Sunday, September 2, 2007

10:00 AM

First Day of Training!

Hey everyone! Well today Jase and I had our first ride... 15 miles in Griffith Park. It was a lot of fun, a little exertion, and I was able to practice on my new bike.

Can't wait to keep on riding -- more and more each week leading up to June!

Keep posted here for updates along the way.

Cheers,

Matt

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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Outpost

Saturday, May 17, 2008

morning riding!

Sunday, May 4, 2008

New Supporters!

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Beautiful ride to the beach!

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Mulholland

Sunday, March 30, 2008

To the beach!

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Fundraising Goal Surpassed

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Support & Shanghai

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

More fundraising...

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Fundraising! And ridin' with Adam...

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Griffith Park & More Support!

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Hikin'... and more support!

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Christmas Ride in Martinez!

Monday, December 17, 2007

Christmas Training & More Donations!

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Fundraising Continues!

Monday, December 3, 2007

More support!

Sunday, December 2, 2007

To the ocean & back!

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Back on the bike

Thursday, November 15, 2007

More Fundraising & More Training!

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Fundraising

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Cross-Training

Saturday, October 27, 2007

First Group Ride!

Sunday, October 7, 2007

L.A. River

Sunday, September 9, 2007

"Messages of Hope"

Sunday, September 2, 2007

First Day of Training!

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