Why I ride AIDS LIFE/CYCLE (2015)

I am at it again. This will be my third time participating in this amazing event. Cycling from San Francisco to Los Angeles is one of the best experiences i had ever done.

Its journey from the moment you sign up till you reach the finish line.

Help me raise money towards a cause that means dear to me.

Donate: http://tofighthiv.org/goto/cjjulian2015

Event: http://www.aidslifecycle.org/

San Francisco AIDS Foundation: http://www.sfaf.org/

Los Angeles LGBT Center: http://www.lalgbtcenter.org/

New Bear Republic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewBearRepublic

New Bear Republic Twitter: https://twitter.com/newbearrepublic

Special Shout Out to my friend Diana C. for helping me record these shots.

This is a personal video and was NOT created by AIDS LIFECYCLE or during an Official ALC Ride.

This was recorded on a closed road with NO MOTOR Vehicle access.

REMEMBER to ALWAYS Wear your helmet when riding. 

ALC does not allow handheld devices or taking photos/videos when riding on your bike on OFFICIAL ALC Rides.

Some verbiage & facts on this video are from the AIDS LIFECYCLE website.

The "RIDE545" graphic design was not created by me but for AIDS LIFECYCLE.

Please be safe, respectful, & smart on how you ride.

Descending down Papa Bear

Here I am speeding about 40+mph down Papa Bear in Orinda, CA

This is one of the popular cycling destinations out here as there is very minimal vehicle traffic. 

According to Strava, my Placement on this segment is 19 / 3674

Beard Descend on one of the 3 Bears

I wanted to change the camera view and show myself this time instead of showing what's in front of me. And plus who doesn't want to see a a snot rocket and a beard in the wind.

"My Beard Beneath the Wind"

Grizzly Peak Descend

One of my favorite descends in the Oakland hills. This is on Grizzly Peak to Gold Course. 

As you can see a few bumps in the road made my camera knock over a few times. I will find a way to fix it.

RESTART 2015

So here I am.. I revamped my site again. Im doing this in a "blog style" this time to share with all of you guys what is going on in my world.

Just like what someone told me.. I am like an onion, so many layers and you just keep peeling away and there is more. Pretty much it except I try to avoid the whole making you cry deal.

I do have some old posts on here from about 5yrs ago and again that was the past and I willing to open up.

I know I will share a lot of my cycling adventures, home things, and just life in general. Since my my mind is all over the place, this will be my place to share what is going on.

Enjoy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

New Bear Republic to Bay Bridge on New Years Day 2015

Here are some shots that I took of my AIDS LifeCycle teammates during a bike ride to the Bay Bridge Trail span on New Years Day. We have this thing that we do called a Grrrrr and here are the results.

Team: New Bear Republic

You can follow us on Twitter: @NewBearRepublic

or on Facebook: facebook.com/NewBearRepublic

AIDS LIFECYCLE: New Bear Republic

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My Good Friend Brian aka "Magic" with (Me) aka the Panda aka CJ "Diablo"

Please consider donating towards fighting HIV/AIDS: 

http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/cjjulian2015

Descending Mt Diablo (North Gate)

 

Hundreds of riders descending Mt Diablo after our race. We had to wait until the last rider crossed the finish line. For safety reasons, we were escorted by a vehicle in front of the group (you can see it briefly in some of the shots) so we were not going full speed and the roads were closed to traffic until we were off of the mountain.

Time Trail event: http://www.diablotimetrial.com ←⇦ Totally recommend on signing up when registration opens up again.

Music selection:

Artist: Gold Panda // http://www.iamgoldpanda.com

Album: Lucky Shiner

Tracks:

1. You

2. Same Dream China

3. India Lately

4. Marriage

5. Snow & Taxis

6. I'm with you but I'm Lonely

Passo Del Diablo

Weekly ride with Mikes Bikes Walnut Creek to the Junction on Mt Diablo from South Gate and down North Gate.

unfortunately, my camera mounting system snapped off during the ride at the end. I will record another one soon.

Equipment: "Gear Pro" i got it for $40 on Woot,

Mikes Bikes: http://mikesbikes.com/

Mikes Bikes Passo del Diablo Wednesday Ride: http://mikesbikes.com/articles/passo-del-diablo-pg1320.htm

Folsom Street Fair 2011

Folsom Street Fair 2011

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PW: sffolsom

Timelapse = Just a day

This is a video i made from my iPhone3GS - this literally are HUNDRES and HUNDREDS of pictures snapped and put together and this is literally a whole days worth slammed in this video.

Music by: Under The influence Of Giants 

Title: Faces

Tough Mudder - I am Tough!

I plan on being a tough mudder soon. I am soooo excited to be doing this (or will be) There is something about this that means a lot to me as a person and of course my strengths (physically and mentally). Are you ready? I will prep myself to be ready!

Be a Renegade for a Day - SF Chinese New year Parade 2011

www.renegades.org

Blushing Bride

SF Renegades 20007 - My Immortal

My favorite Ballad i ever played on the field. Very emotional and lush with low brass. The guard looks gorgeous and the ensemble was spot on. I loved marching with the renegades that year.

Pure Imagination

Willy Wanka - Pure Imagination is something i truly do live by.

Its my theme to life, it what inspires me to be me. Its a classic and can never get old to me.

Come with me and you'll be, in a world of pure imagination....
Basically, that is what i am offering you here and even when you meet me. I like to live life and try to live it to the fullest. When you are with me, i like to share my emotions, mainly with smiles and laughter. I like to bring something unique to people.

If you have something you always wanted to do, then do it! Use your imagination and explore the outcome what it could be. You will never know. Sometimes you will learn from the mistakes and try again to achieve what your mind wants.

 Read the lyrics to the song Pure Imagination and think of the positive things you can do for yourself and for others around you.

[Spoken]
Hold your breath
Make a wish
Count to three

[Sung]
Come with me
And you'll be
In a world of
Pure imagination
Take a look
And you'll see
Into your imagination

We'll begin
With a spin
Traveling in
The world of my creation
What we'll see
Will defy
Explanation

If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta change the world?
There's nothing
To it

There is no
Life I know
To compare with
Pure imagination
Living there
You'll be free
If you truly wish to be

If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta change the world?
There's nothing
To it

There is no
Life I know
To compare with
Pure imagination
Living there
You'll be free
If you truly
Wish to be

Here is an awesome remake of the song.. the video is cheesy but the song is amazing! =)

The Scorpion is comming back!

I am excited to have a scorpion again. It may had been one of the oddest pets i ever had but it has been one of the best caged creature i ever had. I find them more enjoyable to watch than a tank full of fish.

Right now i am in the planning of setting up the tank again. The type i plan on getting is the same one as Dwayne, my previous scorpion.

Black Desert Hairy Scorpion - Hadrurus spadix
This kind of  scorpion is a desert species which is from the higher parts of Arizona. You may think it lives in sand, but that is not the case. Its counterpart does tho, which people do get confused with (Hadrurus Arizonensis). This scorpion is great digger and loves to borrow. You must provide a good substrate that it can do just that. Also, you need to keep the humidity to a minimum with this creature as it does not tolerate wetness that much. I was told by KenTheBugGuy's that you should at least mist it once a month as it lives in higher elevations than Hadrurus Arizonensis.

Here are some pictures of Dwayne, my previous scorpion.

A great link for Gardners wanting to gorw their Amaryllis outside in zome 8+

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/amaryllishippeastrum/msg1118464323906.html

From this great link, I am now determined to grow some in my garden. Below are some pics from the link above. They are gorgeous and I cant wait to grow some in mine.

Day of the Dead... DUMB

So I must say... This has to be one of the dumbest zombie movies I've seen. Why made it worst was that it had Nick Cannon in it.

Okay so what pissed me off was how they all turned into Zombies at the same time. Seriously, there was a clock or time or something that just said, in 5mins all will turn into running, ceiling climbing zombies who's face rots in a less than a min.

Anyways, I would watch it again while drinking so that I can talk shit to the screen. But if you expect good zombies, turn to a different city that has an infestation of a different strain.

Bloom already!!

I am so excited to have my amaryllis bloom very soon. The one that is
about to bloom is called "Blushing Bride". I will post a GOOD picture
of it once it blooms.

Standing together in service

The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., is usually remembered for his heroic leadership of the civil rights movement -- he led the successful Montgomery bus boycott, delivered the "I Have A Dream" speech at a time when such words were still controversial, and ultimately gave his own life to the cause of equality. But Dr. King was much more than a civil rights champion -- he was a man who lived his entire life in service to others, speaking out against poverty, economic injustice, and violence. Wherever he saw suffering, he did what he could to help, no matter who it was that needed him or why they were in pain. Through his leadership, he showed us what we can accomplish when we stand together. Each January, we remember Dr. King on his own holiday -- and one of the best ways to preserve his legacy is to engage in service ourselves. As Dr. King told us, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" That's why this Monday, January 17th, Organizing for America volunteers will be participating in service projects all across the country in Dr. King's honor. There will be food drives, neighborhood clean-ups, education projects, blood drives, and more. Will you find and sign up for an event in your area, and help make this country an even better place? This movement is about so much more than politics -- it is about coming together through progress, change, and community. Lifting each other up in dedication and service is one of the best ways not only to honor Dr. King, but to honor each other. By giving service a new role in this country, we can establish a new foundation for our economy and a brighter future for our children. That is why service is key to achieving our national priorities, and why Barack recently helped out at a Boys and Girls Club service event. Since moving to Washington, D.C., two years ago, he and I have gotten to know the community through similar service projects, including past Martin Luther King Day events. I treasure those opportunities, and I look forward to another one next week. Every time we pitch in, we get so much back, and always learn amazing things from our neighbors. All of us have something to contribute, and all of us can make a meaningful difference in someone's life. It's a great way to remind others that they are not forgotten, and to remind ourselves that there are always things we can do. Please help Barack and me honor the legacy of Dr. King, and join us in service to our country once again this year: http://my.barackobama.com/MLKday Thanks, Michelle

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