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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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Sunday, January 22, 2006
Saturday Century #3Mark Janeba joined me for the third Saturday Century. As the first two had been mostly flat, I wanted to increase the amount of hills on the route, so we headed off to Kings Valley. The route was just over 100 miles and over 3300 feet of elevation gain. But the real story of Saturday's ride was the rain. The day started dry, but that lasted only 1/4 mile or so. Then it started to sprinkle on us. Not to worry, the sprinkle turned into a mist, then a shower or two and finally a full fledge rain. We road most of the day in the rain, but we were dressed for it and it was not a problem. At one point, we were in a line of cars waiting for a train to finish crossing the road. It was a very long train moving very slowly. Mark and I were leaning against our bikes watching the train slowly pass. The vehicle in front of us was a Ford explorer. After a five minute wait or so, the driver of the Explorer asked us if we wanted to get out of the rain. As we were dripping wet already, we politely declined the kind offer. I finished the ride with a 15.2 miles per hour average. This is higher than the first two Saturday Centuries, and this route had the most elevation of the three. On Sunday, I was supposed to do a recovery ride, but I worked somewhat harder than a true recovery ride should be ridden. As such, I am very tired tonight and I expect I will sleep very well tonight. Training Update - Week ThreeThe goal was 180 miles this week. I rode 14 on Tuesday, 22 on Wednesday, 100 on Saturday and 45 today for a total of 181 for the week. In addition, I lifted on Monday and did cardio on Thursday. As such, I am very pleased with my effort this week. Next week, the goal is 190 miles. Midweek, I am to ride 50 miles and a 110 mile long ride on Saturday. I do not expect to be able to ride meet the midweek goal, but the long ride will not be a problem.
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