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."
Mario Cipolini
"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride."
John F. Kennedy
"The important decisions in my life I make while out riding my bike."
Former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi
"Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.” Lance Armstrong
Thursday, August 21, 2003
Wednesday afternoon as I drove home from Portland, I could see that the Salem skies were filled with smoke from the forest fires to the west. Sunlight filtered by the smoke cast an erie pale glow upon the landscape. Not the best for bicycle riding, but that is what I did.
We rode more hills incluling Culver/Gannon. Joanne and I rode our tandem, and we were able to keep up with the singles, but that was only because they waited for us.
Tomorrow morning, we leave for Crater Lake for the Crater Lake Rim Ride. We have done this ride many times before and it is a real gem, that is if you like climbing.
My intention is to break 55 MPH on the tandem!