(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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Monday, March 05, 2007
Death Valley - StatsDST: 119.78 ATM: 8:29:20 - on the bike TOB: 0:29:05 - time off of the bike AVG: 14.0 MAX: 40.3 ALT: 7211 Of the 29:05 that was off of the bike, over half (10:54) was due to fixing the flat tire that I had. Joanne's Ride Joanne started the Death Valley Century at 6:30 am. After a short stop at Badwater, she continued on to Ashford Mill enjoying the tailwind. Joanne climbed well and reached Jubilee Pass in good form. The return to Furnace Creek was very hard on her. She said that the wind was so difficult, she had to get off of her bike an walk every five miles or so. DST: 103.69 ATM: 8:15:00 AVG: 12.5 MAX: 32.5
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