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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, February 12, 2006
Saturday Century #5After last week's high wind warning, the weather gods were gracious and offered up mostly clear skies! Mark J. and I took advantage of the weather and did a hilly ride. First, we climbed up and over Orchard Heights before we took King's Valley Highway to Philomath. There, we enjoyed a quick lunch before reversing our route and returning to Salem. The ride totaled 103 miles, but I was feeling good so I did Orchard Heights one more time. I finished with 123 miles and over 6500 feet of elevation gain. And, it was only due to the coming darkness that I headed home. Basically, I had ridden my bike from daylight to sunset, and I could have done more. Life if good.
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