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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, March 13, 2007
I'm so happy it is Spring!Why? Someone asked me. Because winter is over! Sunday's Ride Miles: 38.07 March Miles: 278.37 Year to Date: 1100.75 I did not intend to ride on Sunday, I really didn't. The weather forecast was for rain, and it was a bit misty in the morning, so I decided to do housework instead. The kitchen really needed some cleaning. As I cleaned, the weather improved and the temperature increased. It was beginning to be a really nice day. I tried to ignore it, but one just can not let such a nice day go by without getting at least some miles in. So, I stopped cleaning and joined the Salem Bicycle Club for their 1:30 Sunday Afternoon Ride. Scott's Tuesday Night Ride Miles: 35.48 March Miles: 313.85 Year to Date: 1136.23 While it was chillier than Sunday, I just had to go ride with the group from Scott's. We did the northern route, including Revina Hill. As we approached, it looked like the break of three would take the sprint. I was in a very good position in the chase group, third behind Al D. would was leading. As we approached the foot of the hill, someone attached but Al jumped on their wheel and I was on his. At the beginning of the short climb, the attached began, and I joined in. Looking up, I could see that the break would be caught and I was in the lead of the chase! But, someone came around me and took the sprint with me in second. None the less, I am quite pleased with my result as it was the first time I obtained a podium finish.
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