Fat Tire Beer - Fort Collins, Colorado

Fat Tire Beer Bust & Potluck BBQ

13 May 2007

Yeap - it's time to drink and be merry.

Last Year's Fat Tire Beer Bust was of the hook We had Crimewave on the deck. DJ "Fresh Freddy" in the house. 2 Kegs of Fat Tire Beer, Ribs, Potatoes salad, Greens, Hot links, Veggie burgers, raffles, and then some. It was a gathering of beautiful girls, hot looking dudes, and people of all ethnic backgrounds and orientations. It rocked the house!

And this year, being my 10th Yr. Anniversary as an AIDS LifeCycle Cyclist, I'm planning a more interactive party - I'm looking for some outrageous people to do some solo acts - strip, sing, tell jokes, juggle watermelons, fire eaters, clowns, drag queens etc - anything crazy and fun. So if you've got an act /or/ a fabulous outfit - bring it on!

Also, if you have anything you would like to donate for the yearly raffle (bike gear, gift baskets, massages, pottery, an ipod, professional services, etc) hook me up!

Last year's party raised lots of money to support the efforts of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. And this year, I hope to raise even more funds. So please remember that "this is a fund raiser." Therefore, I suggest a $10.00 donation for all the beer you can drink. (You'll find a box in the living room to place your donations). Yet "no one" will be refused entree due to lack of funds. And if you want to donate online right now - "Sponsor Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony eason"

And, don't forget to check out my last, 575 mile, 7 day, AIDS LifeCycle Experience

So mark your calendar, bring a buddy, your mother, last night's booty call, my future husband, music CD's, food for the BBQ, your dish washing gloves, or whatever you thing will ROCK THE BOAT!

The party will start at 3:00pm. and won't be over until "the fat lady sings."

If you would like to attend - email me

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
10th Yr. AIDS LifeCycle Cyclist,
Iyengar Yoga Teacher,
tony

AIDS LifeCycle - A Preview - Part IV

A Sneak Preview (continued)- Part IV
Several individuals within the AIDS LifeCycle Community were asked to reflect on and comment about the 575 mile, 7 day journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Here's what they had to say:

Name: Michael Stokes

Education: San Jose State University, CA.
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Age: 56
Birth Place/Origin: San Francisco, CA. - Mt. Zion Hospital.
Occupation: Propio Negocio
Present Location /Where do you live? San Francisco, CA 94117
Favorite Book: Thich Nhat Hanh, Living Buddha, Living Christ,

As a 3rd year AIDS LifeCycle Volunteer and 10 yr. California AIDS Ride / AIDS LifeCycle Sponsor,
why do you continue to sponsor and volunteer for this event?

- The simplest answer that I can come up with is: I'm not doing the bike ride - so, I'm volunteering and contributing money. That's my way of giving back to the community.

If you had one thing to say to the 2,100 cyclist participating in the AIDS LifeCycle - 2007, what would you say?

- I woud probably say "think good thoughts". Because, good thoughts will pave the way of your travels.

TO BE CONTINUED - Check back to see what others of the AIDS LifeCycle Community have to say.

AIDS LIfeCycle Preview - Part I

AIDS LIfeCycle Preview - Part II

AIDS LIfeCycle Preview - Part III

AIDS LIfeCycle Preview - Part IV

Wising the best of all possible worlds,

Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony

An AIDS LIfeCycle Expo - 2007

For the past 4 years, I have been presented with the wonderful opportunity of offering "yoga for cyclist" at the AIDS Life Cycle Expo. Today, I spoke of hamstrings, quads, scapulas, ankles, knees, wrists, lower back pain, "Ben Armstrong," and then some .. . .

The AIDS LifeCycle Expo - 2007 brought many familiar faces, fellow co-workers, new "upcoming" rock stars, and cyclist of all levels.

Today, as I walked through the San Francisco Hall of Flowers, I was proud to see the presence of my latest employer, Sports Basement.

Lucky, most of my gear is donated via generous AIDS LifeCycle sponsorships from Soulcraft Bikes & Fat Tire Beer. However, if I'm gonna spend money on bike gear, my first stop will be Sports Basement". Sports Basement is a supporter in the fight against AIDS pandemic with it's generous sponsorships to AIDS Life Cycle Cyclist. It offers various sports clinics ranging from yoga to cycling to rock climbing to camping .... Sports Basement hires "San Francisco Locals" (including myself). And sports basment offers a quality product at an affordable price. And to top it off - the people that work there "love what they are doing." Sports Basement .....you guys ROCK!

After shooting the shit with the boys of Sports Basement, 3rd Year AIDS LifeCycle Cyclist, Shivie Cook and I ran into our personal bike tech - American Cyclery Legend - Tyson Mitchell

Each year (days before the AIDS LifeCycle Event,) Tyson has transformed my bike from it's annual Chevy status and each year he hands me back a "BMW."

Bike Tech. Tyson will:
a.) not rip you off.
b.) fix what needs to be replace.
c.) sell you the bike that suits your needs.
d.) give you his personal & professional opinion
e.) stand behind his work

American Cyclery has a variety of Specialty road bikes (Colnago, Soulcraft, Waterford, Cinneli, etc). Also, they carry a variety of Mountain, Touring, and Cruising Bikes.

And to top it off ...American Cycery offers promos and discounts to participants of various charity fundraising biking events (ex: AIDS LifeCycle).

So whether you need:
a.) a BMW but ride a Chevy
b.) a proper bike fitting
c.) a custom bike built
d.) or a bike for the kid

Visit American Cyclery and tell Tyson: "Tony sent you."

And, as I gave yoga instruction to fellow participants, crew members, and volunteers - I was "again" truly amazed. It was wonderful to see all of these individuals in "the same pot." All these individuals with amazing stories. All these people gathering for the single purpose of improving "humanity." It's Truly amazing.

And before I left the building, I spoke with my volunteer yoga assistant,

Name: Johnathan

Education: Lowell Hight School, S.F. CA.
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Age: 16
Birth Place/Origin: Origin: San Francisco, CA.
Occupation: Student
Present Location /Where do you live? San Francisco, CA 94112
Favorite Book: "The Giver"

Is this the first time you have volunteered for the AIDS LifeCycle Event? And, how did you get involved with this AIDS LifeCycle Expo?

- Yes, this is my first time volunteering for the AIDS LifeCycle Event. I am volunteering for a club from my school. And, I'm glad that I came today. I am assisting Tony at the yoga table with his yoga classes and helping answer people's questions.

As you look around the AIDS LifeCycle Expo - what do you see?

- As I look around the Expo, I see a lot of great workers and volunteers who are reaching out to educate / inform the community.

TO BE CONTINUED - Check back to see what others of the AIDS LifeCycle Community have to say.

AIDS LIfeCycle Part I

AIDS LIfeCycle Part II

AIDS LIfeCycle Part III

AIDS LIfeCycle Part IV

Wising the best of all possible worlds,

Yoga teacher, tony eason

P.s. Don't Forget about: An Invitation to Harpo Productions & Oprah Winfrey