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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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Thursday, April 27, 2006
About my next ride...In less than two weeks, I will be riding in my second attmpt in finishing the Central Coast Double. Last year, I pulled out at 164 miles. I was exhausted and could go no futher. This was a big disapointment for me. I really wanted to finish, but I could not. But what it did do was to teach me what I need to do to finish this ride. I have lost weight and I have become faster on the hills. I also have one advantage over last year. This year, I know the route (at least the frist 164 miles). I know where the big hills are. I know where the rest stops are. I just do not know the last 45 miles of the route. So, I have spent some time in DeLorme v6 creating a map of the route. You will note that the big climb of the day is at the end of the first century, so at the bottem, the legs will be fresh, but at the top, the legs could be dead. So, I lowered my gearning just for this ride. Last year, I used a 30x27 to climb the hill. I did it, but I could bearly turn over the pedals on the steepest parts (12%). This year, I will use 26x27 gearning. This will be about a 15% lower gear. Bring on that hill! On another note...Here is a picture of Martin, my gym partner, and his bike. Looks fast!
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