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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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Friday, January 07, 2005
Well, the weather was very nice last weekend, nice enough to ride the fast bike, but I had a cold. I did not ride on Saturday or Sunday. Instead, I was on the couch with a stuffy nose, a cough and wishing I was outside on my bike. I did make it to work on Monday, but left early and took a long nap till dinner time. Tuesday, I was feeling better and rode with the folks at Scott's Cycling. It was clear and cold - 33 degrees. Wednesday, I had told Martin I would work out with him, but my wife wanted to go for a night ride. What to do? Well, both! I did a quick session with Martin at the gym, and then a quick twenty mile ride north of Keizer. The weather was still clear and cold. Thursday I met Martin for another session at the gym. But, we found out that the gym has been sold. Uncertainty abounds! Now, I looking forward to the weekend. I am feeling OK, but still have some of the cold left. So, I will ride with the Salem Bicycle Club tomorrow on a 40 mile somewhat hilly route and then if I feeling up to it, attempt my first century of the year on Sunday. One small problem, the weather. From the National Weather Service. Saturday:
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