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."
Mario Cipolini
"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride."
John F. Kennedy
"The important decisions in my life I make while out riding my bike."
Former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi
"Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.” Lance Armstrong
Monday, February 19, 2007
The Bicycle Racing Season has Begun!
The first three Ultra events of the season occurred last weekend. The Sebring 12/24 Hour is a RAAM qualifier. Results and not reported on the Sebring site yet, but can be viewed here. Brett Walker will race RAAM this year, and looks like his training is going well as he rode 467.5 miles in 24 hours.
On the west coast, the Butterfield Double enjoyed nice weather for the first time in two years (thereby losing the "Butterflood" nickname). Suzy Degazon, an Ultraman eight time finisher, completed her first double at Butterfield.
Up north in Alaska, the Susitna 100 was held in below zero weather. For a well written race report, go to Jill Homer's blog.
Meanwhile, on the local front, the Cherry Pie was last Sunday. Many friends of mine rode, and I would like to mention them all, but I can not. But, I must point out that Tina Brubaker took first place in the Woman's Cat 1/2 division. And, Mark Nurre and Kathleen Kolman took first place in the tandem division. Lastly, I will leave you a phone of Richad and Ann Seton who also raced in the tandem division.
