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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, September 10, 2006
Ring of Fire - Success!Miles: 307.0 August Total: 558.35 Goal - 300 miles: Accomplished, I finished with 307 miles. Goal - Less than 45 minutes off of the bike: Accomplished, I was off of the bike just 48:34. But this includes four stops to fix equipment. Rest stops were well below 45 minutes. Goal - Last full night loop be my second fastest. Accomplished. Pre-Race Issues: The weather was perfect! The skies were clear, the temps moderate and the wind next to nothing. A perfect weather day. I had several medicals, but not that defeated me. My left foot did bother me, but I found that foot massages helped. During some parts of the ride, my left foot hurt so much that I could not stand. But a simple and quick massage helped greatly. During the ride, my right Achilles tendon became sore, but it did not hinder me. On a positive note, I found that switching bicycles and bicycle saddles after 160 miles helped that content point. In addition, my hands and neck gave me no problems. Lastly, my coach Sandy Earl was of great help. She took very good care of me during the night. Each time I came in after a loop, she gave me food, filled my water bottle, switched my headlight battery and got me what every clothing I needed for the next loop. Then she told me to get on the bike and ride! She was awesome and enable me to accomplish my goals. Out of nine starters, I finished fifth.
* Completed the long day loop and at least one night loop, but did not ride the entire 24 hours. More to come once I recover!
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