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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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Sunday, September 01, 2002
Saturday was indeed a hard ride, but it was not flat. It seems I took every side hill I could find, including Summit Loop. It has been a couple of years since I have ridden Summit Loop, and it was as bad as I remenbered. There is lots of 10% - 14% grades, just the kind of hill that makes you glad you still have a triple! After that joyfull experience, the ride was mostly flat. However, that was that strong North wind to contend with as we returned to Salem. Sunday was suposed to be a recovery ride on the tandem, but Joanne wanted to ride her single today and the tandem tomorrow (on the long ride). So, I did take it easy on the way to Silverton, but I worked really hard on the 16 miles back to Salem. Sometimes, I just can't controll myself!
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