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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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Saturday, July 22, 2006
Heat Training - on the RollersToday was Joanne's High School Reunion so I did not have an opportunity to ride this morning. So, once I got my chores done, I broke out the rollers and did an hours worth in the garage. HAC4 Output. Notice that the temperature was 90° when I started. I road for an hour warming up for twenty minutes. Then I did intervals - 4 minutes above my lactate threshold and then four minutes just below repeating four times. I did this session on the rollers for a couple of reasons. One is that this weekend is the Race Across Oregon and I wanted to ride it this year on a two man team. But, I could not find anyone who thought that was a good idea. So I at home and not racing. But, since this is the hottest weekend of the year (so far), I should be happy that I am in my air conditioned house. No, I want to suffer so I ride the rollers in the hot garage. The second reason is that I know doing this session on the rollers will enable me to go to sleep on time tonight. This is important because tomorrow is my first "night ride". I am training for a twenty four hour time trial and my coach wants me to get some experience riding from the early morning to sunrise.
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