| (Long Distance) Ramblings |
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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 07, 2003
The ride went very well. We headed south into the headwind at a very good clip and reached Independence to join the short route riders. After that, we slowed down and enjoyed the ride. Our destination was E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area. This was the home of Camp Adair. Of course I brought along my camera.
Training update: The goal for this week was 160 miles, however I rode 299 miles. I had three long rides - 80 on Monday (Labor Day), 100 on Saturday and 60 on Sunday in addition to two 25 mile mid-week rides. I believe that this is the most miles I have ridden in a non-tour seven day period. As such, I am tired and in danger of over-training. So, I will back off next week. Monday and Wednesday will be easy rides but I will return to the West Salem hills on Thursday. Saturday and Sunday will be 75 miles each as we will be riding the tandem on an overnight ride from Eugene to Florence and back.
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