(Long Distance) Ramblings |
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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Monday, August 26, 2002
I had a very good weekend of traning. On Saturday, I did the Torture 10,000. My average was just 13 mph, but there was 10150 feet of gain in 105 miles. The worst part was going out toward the George Loop. While not steep, it was a climb and my legs were very tired. The best part was the last ten miles. This section was flat and I feft strong. I pasted many riders and was only passed by one at the very end of the ride. On Sunday, my wife and I brought out our Meridan tandem and did 60 slow miles. Today will be a rest day. Tuesday is the Salem Bicycle Club meeting so I will ride on Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday will be hill night. This weekend is Labor Day weekend. I'm not sure where I will ride on Saturday. I'm thinking about a long, mostly flat but with hills at the end ride. Sunday will be a recovery ride and Monday will be a flat century at speed.
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