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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, November 07, 2006
Scott's Tuesday Night RideMiles: 34.47 November Total: 108.60 Rides in the Rain: 2 Another fun night riding with the group from Scott's. We headed east tonight, which means we did the MacLeay hill. We started as one large group, but as we climbed, the group began to split. I was working hard to stay with the lead group, and I knew that someone would break soon. Could I keep up? Or would I be dropped? As we climbed toward the top, one by one riders started to drop, but I passed them to hold on. My breathing was labored and loud, but I was focused on the wheel in front of me. Then, as we rounded the last corner and we could now see the top of the climb, a small group attacked. I wanted to go with them, but I was blocked by three riders in front of me. I decided to sit in and see what would happen. Would a hole open that would allow me to squirt through to the leaders? No. I watched the lead group ride away while I was blocked. Finally, I found a path and took it. Now it was two of us in the first chase group. I decide to sit on the wheel in front of me as there was nothing left to race for. But, I heard someone working hard to pass us so I sprinted and was the first of the chase group to obtain the top of the climb. Goals for Next Year My only stated goals for 2007 are completing the Devil Mountain Double and riding in the Davis 24 Hour Time Trial. But, I am looking for other rides to do and to help me I have created a schedule on Google Calendar. Take a look at what I am thinking of doing.
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