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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, January 11, 2004
The Salem Bicycle Club starts its rides at 10:00 am this time of year. Most everyone arrives early so they can chit chat till 10:00. But some never seem to arrive on time. My dear friend Al Dependbrock is one. Al usually arrives at 9:59 and quickly unloads his bicycle from the bed of his pick up truck. So Joanne and I were surprised to see Al at 9:50! But there was one small problem. Some members have forgotten their helmet, some have forgotten their shoes, but Al forgot his bicycle today. We said we would wait for him while he drove home to get it. Today's ride was nice. The pace was easy to moderate and we all stayed together for the entire ride. Nice. We headed north into the flats north of Salem before returning to town where Kristin had chili waiting for us. After 45 miles, her chili was great! The weather today was a bit colder, but there was no fog. In fact, as we approached town, the sun came out! Yes, that great big bright ball in the sky shined on us today. I can't remember when we saw it last. Training update: I am on track. I have been riding the long rides as per my training schedule and working out at the gym or riding rollers on the during the week. However, the long rides seem hard. Perhaps it is the fact that I'm riding my 30 lb touring bicycle instead of my 18 lb fast bike. From now on, the rides start getting real long. This Saturday, I'm suppose to ride close to 85 miles. I hope the weather warms up and the rain does not fall. But if it does, I'll still be out there, on the touring bicycle.
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