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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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Tuesday, May 07, 2002
Another productive week - 190 miles. I rode three weeknights for a total of 90 miles. On Monday and Wednesday, I rode with the Salem Bicycle Club while on Thursday, I rode with the group from Scott's Cycling. During that ride, I attempted to suck the wheel of a strong tandem team, but they dropped me at 25 miles per hour. On Saturday, Joanne and I took our Meridain tandem to the Ride Around Clark County presented by the Vancouver Bicycle Club. While there were no substained climbs, we did gain over 5600' of elevation in 100 miles. This ride was not flat! Clark County is not flat! Near the end, we just got into granny and spun up the hills, not caring who passed us. On Sunday, I worked the lunch rest stop of the Monster Cookie Ride put on by the Salem Bicycle Club. It was a good day not to ride as it was very wet and very cold. I must admire all to rode that day, a real hardy bunch!
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