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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, August 31, 2006
Thursday SpeedingMiles: 24.6 August Total: 969.80 My work has sent me to training this week in Beaverton. The classes run till 5:00 pm so I have not been able to do my regular training routine. I had to 'weasel' on Martin both Tuesday and tonight as I can not get back to Salem in time to work out with him at the gym. Nor could I joining my wife on the Salem Bicycle Club Wednesday Night Ride. Tonight, I was hoping to ride with the Scott's group, but heavy traffic prevented that. I found myself arriving at home at 6:30 pm. As I drove up to my house, one of the young boys came up to me and asked if he could ride with me - down to the end of the street and back. Taken aback somewhat, I hesitated and then agreed. I went in the house and told Joanne that I had to go out and "play". We were joined by one of the young girls and we rode back and forth three times, talking all of the way. I must admit, it was fun. But then, due to the sun approaching the horizon, I begged off and started my training ride. Coach Sandy asked me to shorten my rides but keep the intensity up in preparation of the Ring of Fire 24 hour Time Trial. Since I was riding alone, I could choose my route. I decided to ride the Windsor Inland Loop and headed north out of the neighborhood. I immediately found that there was a strong wind coming from the north. I picked up the intensity and brought my heart rate up to above 145. I kept my eye on it as I rode north into the wind. I was feeling good and I was surprised at the speed I could maintain into the wind. At the top of Revina hill, I decided to continue north pass the Wheatland Ferry and then I would return with the wind on River Rd. I took the three short hills on the route as hard as I could and never left the big chain ring. I concentrated on powering up the hill, but retaining some strength in my legs so I could quickly come back up to speed at the top. It seems that this entire ride was about speed. Now, on River Rd, I had the wind at my back and I was afraid that my heart rate would drop. So, I concentrated on speed, and pedal stroke and I did manage to maintain my heart rate. My HAC4 analysis reports that I finished with a average speed over 20 mph and an average heart rate of 135. On a different note, I did not make 1000 miles this month. I was hoping too, but fell just a few miles short.
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