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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 21, 2003
Sevety miles today. It was not raining, but it was misty, foggy, wet and cold when I got on the bike today. The forecast was for clearing in the afternoon, but it did not. I rode my Cannondale in the morning. The club headed up to Sublimity and then to Stayton. Since I had ridden hard yesterday, I tried to take it easy, but no, I just could not control myself. I worked on the rollers and tried to stay with the lead group. This wore me out so I did take it easy coming back into Salem. But, five miles out, I broke a spoke in the rear. I opened up the brakes by the rim still would no spin freely. None the less, I rode it home. So, I had wanted to do the afternoon ride, but my Cannondale was broken. What could I do? Ride the Lemond!!! The roads were mostly dry so I decided to take my new ride out for a spin. The bike is sweet. Light, responsive, yet stable on the corners. Comming down Jordan, I took the corner without braking, if fact, I did not even feel the need to brake. Fun.
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