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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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Friday, November 10, 2006
I Hate the Rain!I did not ride today. I intended to ride the Mt. Sheridan loop, a new route for me, but the weather forecast was for wind and rain. So, I wimped out. According to the local weather station, we had over an inch of rain today (as of 8:40 pm) and a high wind gust of 38 mph. So, I guess today was a good day to stay home and do chores. Speaking of chores, I took the Bike Support Van down to the local body shop and they fixed the read door so that it again opens. It broke during the Furnace Creek 508 (which upset my crew) and only now did I have time to get it fixed. The body shop folks said it is a common breakdown and they had it fixed within an hour. Another reason not to ride is to give my right knee a rest. Ever since I (1) hit it against a piece of gym equipment at Golds Gym and (2) a GroupPower class it has been sore. Yesterday, I could even detect some fluid buildup. But, today it is much better. So, because I want to give my knee a rest, and due to the weather, I will not do any long rides until next weekend. Then, if my knee is feeling good, I'll try a long ride and see what happens.
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