(Long Distance) Ramblings |
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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Sunday, February 11, 2007
Sunday ShowersMiles: 36.24 February Miles: 353.64 Year to date: 662.62 Joanne was the ride leader for today's Salem Bicycle Club 10:00 am ride. The route is an old "Bionic" Bruce Mathae route. We called him "Bionic" because he had legs like the Six Million Dollar Man. The name of the route is Willamette Mission Impossible. A play on words between Willamette Mission State Park and the old TV show Mission Impossible. The concept was an impossible route to follow to Willamette Mission State Park. Bruce had a sense of humor. The wind changed this morning, so we had a strong tail wind going out and a strong headwind coming home. In addition, there was some sun and there were some showers. The Cannondale tandem's rear derailleur decided to stop shifting in the middle of the ride. I had to make adjustments and shifting performance suffered for the rest of the ride. It needs to see the tandem doctor.
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