Special Thanks

I just want to take the opportunity to thanks some sponsors that are making this ride possible for me and the L.A.F.

Buget Inn Express in Logan, NM for the room donation. Gary Wixom for the tires and tubes. "Better Than Air" for the canisters of oxygen to help with recovery. My sags Emily Kohn and Theresa Buck. Capo's Corner for the fund raising dinner. Altitudes Restaurant and Wine Bar for the spare bicycle and the Power Gel. Peoples Bank and Texas Reds for the jerseys. The Chamber of Commerce and New Mexico municipal League for finding me lodging and food. Max and Debbie Callahan for putting me up in their home in the Lubbock area. Subway Sandwich in the Lubbock Area for the terrific turkey/swiss and meatball sandwiches. Pioneer Shoppe for the digital camera to help post photos on the website. The countless individuals for their donations to the L.A.F. and the support I have received from the community of Red River. God Bless you all.

Paul's Peloton

Hello. My name is Paul Schnatz. I am serving my first term on the Town Council in Red River, NM. My blog is to show everyone that "One Person Can Make a Difference." In 2004, I began riding a road bicycle and was determined to do a century. On my first two tries, I only completed 86 miles. A very good friend of mine and cancer survivor, John Merrell - owner of Altitudes Restaurant and Wine Bar in Red River, convinced me to do the Ride for the Roses in Austin, Texas. After completing the 104 miles in 4hrs 37min, I began to talk about doing it again in 2005. It was an awesome and overwhelming experience. It was then that I began thinking about doing more than just riding in it again - I began talking about riding to it. Yes, that's right, from Red River, NM to Austin, Texas on my bicycle. Another good friend and cancer survivor, Theresa Buck - owner of the T-Bucks, said she wanted to be part of this ride and I needed a SAG Wagon or Support Group. However, we made a deal. She could support me but she had to ride in the Ride for the Roses once we got there. She agreed. I plan on leaving October 9th from Red River but will actually start on October 7th from Springer due to no overnight facilities. I will keep you posted on the ride on a day by day basis.
Live Strong and Ride On.