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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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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Torture Tuesday in TaulatinMiles: 31.39 August Total: 782.02 Del pick out a really nice route tonight. We had three major climbs. The first is known as LeBeau and is a good, steady climb that is steep, but not so much that it hurts. I paced myself as I knew there were more climbs coming. Young Jeff took off and lead us up the hill. I could have worked to bridge up to him, but I choose not to. The second climb is something out of a horror movie. It must have scared the LeMond because it sucked up the chain when I shifted into my 26 tooth granny chainring. As such, I was almost last up the hill. This hill is so steep (how steep is it? Well, the HAC4 said 23%), that I was lifting my front wheel off of the pavement. I un-sucked my chain and started up the hill after Gary. I slowly caught him, and then rode beside him sharing the torture of the hill. But, as we came to the top, he stood and started sprinting. I stayed seated and spun up beside him. I must have been spinning at 120 rpm! The last hill is short and I would not consider it a major climb except that it came after two difficult climbs. I climbed it well and did not fall off of the back. In fact, I was third at the top. After the last descent of the day, we worked hard going back. The fast group passed us and we chased them all of the way back. I maintained a high heart rate for the last seven miles of the ride. No, I did not bridge, but it was fun trying. HAC4 analysis here.
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