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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, June 24, 2005
Tomorrow, I will be riding the Mountain Lake Challenge. A review of the ride elevation profile reveals that of the 7,080 feel of elevation gain, over 3,000 feet is gained in the first 20 miles. Then there are roller and minor climbs that make up the balance of the climbing. The last 20 miles is downhill back to Ashland. Goals: undefined. This is a training ride for me and the first time I have done this ride. So, I guess my goals are (1) finish, (2) have more miles left in my legs at the finish, and (3) to work hard. I am traveling down with me with by my wife, Joanne Heilinger who had done this ride before, and Peter Richards. While Pete is in the over 70 age bracket, I really don't think I can ride with him. Not because I would have to slow down, but because he would not slow down for me. See the results section of Mt. Washington Hill Climb. I have taken Wednesday and Thursday as rest days. On Wednesday, my legs were sore from my lifting on Monday and my hill climb on Tuesday. They were better on Thursday and they feel find today. So, in terms of conditioning, I feel that I am ready to tomorrow's ride.
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