(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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Sunday, January 01, 2006
My 2005 Long Rides
I am using the UMCA's definition of a long ride, that being 90 miles or more. So, the total distace for my long rides is 3,093.33 for 26 rides. I finished 4 of 7 double centuries - Death Valley Spring, Davis Double, Knoxville Double, and Death Valley Fall. In 2004, I finished 7 of 8 doubles, but I attemtped some more difficult rides this year. I did not finish Mullholland Double, Devil Mountain or Central Coast. These were just outside of my ability this year. I have something to work on for the future. Also, I should point out that my fastest rides, DALMAC Day 4 and the Harvest Century were done on our tandem with Joanne stoking.
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