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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, December 29, 2002
Woke up this morning to a clear sky! Today's ride was very nice. We enjoyed clear blue skies, mild temperatures and a healthy wind out of the south. I rode with Tom Tilque all day today. We brought up the rear (we were off the back) of a large group that left the red lot together. Soom, Tom and I dropped off of the back and slowly made our way to Silverton. The Silveton Bakery is a special place. I ordered an Italian Quiche and a Latte. Both were very good. The ride back took us into the wind more than the ride out so we slowed down a bit. I was feeling slow and tired anyway so the speed sutied me just fine. We rolled into Salem without ever seeing any rain which is unusual for this time of year! This will be my last ride of the year. In 2002, I accumulated 6820 miles, my wife and I rode our tandem in the Ride the Rockies, I finnished five double centuries - including one with my wife on our tandem, and rode 14 centuries (or longer). In short, 2002 was a very good year for me. Now, what to do for 2003. Of course, I am riding the Oregon Coast packed down in January, but after that, I do not know. While I thought I would not do as many doubles as I did this year, I sorta have the Double bug. I may work toward the Spring Death Valley Double.
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