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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, January 09, 2007
Tuesday in the RainMiles: 16.18 January Miles: 16.18 January Rides in the Rain: One! Tuesday was a nice day, yes it was cloudy, but it was dry. On my drive home from work, the sky was still not dripping, but the radio said a storm was coming. It was still dry when I arrived home, so I decided to do the Scott's ride. I got myself and my bike ready and just as I was locking up the house, I started to feel a few, light drops of rain. I pushed off and within two blocks, the sky opened up and I was drenched! Not just wet, but wet through and through. I should have turned around, but this was my first ride since dumping the tandem and I really wanted to ride. I was ready. I wanted it badly, so I continued on in the downpour. I was raining so hard, I was concerned for my safety, but I continued on none the less. I reached Scott's Cycles, and found that hardly anyone was there, and no one wanted to ride. So, I joined up with Tony and headed home. I was glad to see Joanne on the Johnny G Spinner when I got home, and she had both hands on the handlebar! She is healing well.
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