.... Every autumn for the past nine (!!!) years, Robb and I have participated in a fundraising event for a wonderful local organization, the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP). We join an armada of disabled cyclists, casual riders, and serious athletes who all come together to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. It's a beautiful event, through Northern California's wine country, but what makes it beautiful isn't the landscape, it's the people. Each year we ride with throngs of people with disabilities, and with their friends and families. We ride with blind cyclists, legless cyclists, frail and paralyzed cyclists. And each of them is a TOTAL FREAKING BADASS. They are all out, pushing against their physical limitations and having a blast. They're all raising money for a seriously good cause, and having a hell of a lot of fun in the process. So what's it all about? *********************