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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 14, 2006
Tuesday Night Scott's RideMiles: 27.39 November Total: 248.48 Rides in the Rain: 4 No rain tonight! In fact, I rode the LeMond. Riding the LeMond after a few rides on the RedLine is a real joy. The bike just glides along almost effortlessly and is a fast bike. I rode down to Scott's and joined their Tuesday night ride, which headed north on the Windsor Island Loop. The pace was quick and I stayed in the middle of the pack. A few miles before the hill, their was an attach and 10 or so riders broke free. It looked like the break would succeed, so I sprinted and bridged up. But, then the lead group slowed down and the peloton reformed. We stayed together and I drifted back as we approached the hill. But, as we got closer to the hill, the pace picked up. Since I was so far back, I knew that if I had any chance to contest the hill, I needed to move up which I did. So, as we hit the base of the hill, my heart rate was somewhat higher than I would have liked. As we started up the hill, I expected the lead group to attach, and I intended to follow. But it did not play out as I expected. Instead, the attack came from behind me and I let these riders go by me. Then, only some of the leaders joined in. Only then did I attack and attempted to grab onto the leaders. I passed everyone who was not attacking and found myself in fourth position. I tried to bridge up, but could only hold my position and crested the hill in fourth position. I really enjoy these rides, and sprints. But to be honest, riding in a large group close together is interesting to say the least. I am a distance rider that is used to riding along. In fact, in the races I do participate in, drafting is not allowed.
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