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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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Thursday, August 22, 2002
Saturday was a very good ride. I left my house at 6:30 am and headed toward Corvallis. It was a bit cool, but a wind breaker was all that I needed to keep warm. By the time I reached the base of Mary's Peak, I had already gained 1300'. In the next 11 miles, I gained an additional 4000'. I felt I was climbing well, at least better than the last time that I did this climb (in May). With four miles to go, a mountain biker came down a gravel road and said "Hi, John". I was suprised to see Pat on his one speed mountain bike. I stopped and we talked for a while. I decided to do some addition hills on my way back to Salem, so I took King's Valley Rd. I ended up with 132 miles and 7800 feet of gain. When I got home, I took my lovey wife out to dinner as I was to tired to cook! On Sunday, we broke out the tandem add did 54 miles with more hills! I took Monday off as a rest day. I did not ride on Tuesday as I was still tired and my Cannondale was still in the shop. On Wednesday, we rode the tandem again, but very slowly. I maybe getting ill. If I'm feeling well, I will do the Torture 10,000 Century on Saturday. (Please forgive the webmaster, the intend is there.)
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