(Long Distance) Ramblings |
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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Monday, December 05, 2005
Willamette Valley Personal CenturyAfter taking Saturday off, I rode a personal century yesterday. I left the house at 8:30 am and headed east out Sunnyside Rd to Cascade Hwy. There I turned around and headed back to town to join the Salem Bicycle Club for their 10:00 am ride. This ride headed north on the west side of the Willamette River to Amity. I did some extra hill climbing and got behind the main group. I spent most of the day trying to catch them. As such, I found a way to work hard. Then, I joined the Salem Bicycle Club for the 1:30 pm ride so I would end the day with 100 miles. Here is the analysis for the day... ![]()
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