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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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Saturday, October 09, 2004
The weather forecast was correct, but we got caught in only one shower. The sky was very unstable this morning. Rain clouds covered most of it, but to the east was some blue sky. Then the sun shown through lighting up the houses across the street in a magical light. I got the message - Today is a good day to ride. But common sense told be to ride the rain bike, and it was the appropratie bike for today. The route headed south out of Salem up Liberty hill and into the headwind. Fun times were had by all. But seriously, I was able to ride hard and had a good work out. Sweat was even dripping into my eyes. We stopped in Jefferson and ate lunch at the Mexican Bakery. Very good food. The ride back brought the rain and we got a bit wet. But it was a short shower, not a real rain. Total miles today was just over fifty and a relaxing 14.1 miles per hour average. Tomorrow will be my long day and the weather should be better.
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