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I like to ride my bicycle - for long distances. I have earned the California Triple Crown and finished the Furnace Creek 508. My goals include qualifying for RAAM and ...(read the blog to find out). "The bicycle has a soul. If you are able to love it as it deserves, it will give you emotions you will never forget." "Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride."
"The important decisions in my life I make while out riding my bike."
"Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.” Lance Armstrong
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Friday, April 26, 2002
OK, I know crashes are a part of cycling, but I don't like them! On Wednesday, I did the Salem Bicycle Club evening ride and got in 27 miles. The pace was good - hard but not all out. On Thrusday, I was heading toward the West Salem Hills when I failed to clip in and crashed at low speed. This time, I did not break any bones, but my right hand is badly brused. As to the bike, I rode to Scott's Cycles and they fixed it on the spot by bending the rear derailleur back into place and straigting the right shifter. I then joined them for their evening ride, but my right hand grew painfull so I cut it short and headed home. Today (Friday) it is feeling a bit better, but is still sore. The training plans calls for 140 miles on Saturday and 20 on Sunday. It could be painful. I plan to ride to Pacific City and back on Saturday. This should be about 150 miles, but not that much elevation gain. Next Saturday is the Ride Around Clark County - 103 miles. Joanne and I will ride the tandem and I will try to ride it very fast. The following Saturday, I plan a 140 mile ride up Mary's Peak and back to Salem. This should give me my long distance with climbing training ride. The following weekend is Davis.
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