(Long Distance) Ramblings

Thursday, August 28, 2003

Ahh, the west Salem hills are filled with the sound of ... sweat dripping into my eyes.

I was desending Orchard Heights at 30 miles per hour when a bee stung me on the left side of my neck. Without thinking, I reached up with my right hand and grabbed the bee. "OK", I thought, "now I'm holding a bee. Better get rid if it." I tossed it. My neck was hurting as my jersey was flapping in the wind and hitting the site of the sting. Rather than come to a stop, I zipped up my jersey.

Another 26 mile ride (that makes four in a row). But this time there was some serious climbing. Did three major hills: 50th & Andrea, Glen Cr. and Gibson/Skyline/Orchard Heights. However, the highlight of the day was when I rode pass three teenage girls who called out "Nice outfit!" I was wearing '97 STP jersey and Saturn shorts.

Tomorrow is a rest day. Then three long rides this holiday weekend.



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