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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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Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Weeknight RidingTueday Miles: 39.91 March Miles: 159.69 Year to Date: 982.07 I joined the group from Scott's Cycling on their ride to the east of Salem. We did the usual route which includes Macleay Hill. I did not contest it but stayed with the lead group up to the final sprint for the top of the hill. At one time, the weather was forecast to be wet. But the night was clear and warm. I did not wear my long tights nor my long fingered gloves. Ah, spring is almost here! Wednesday Miles: 16.27 March Miles: 175.96 Year to Date: 998.34 Another very nice night. Cindy and Jim joined Joanne and I was we rode the Windsor Island loop. I notice that I am less than two miles short of 1000 miles for the year. While this seems a lot of miles, I obtained 1000 miles threes weeks earlier in 2006. Ron's Death Valley Ride Report Ron e-mailed me his ride report. Here it is: Within a couple of miles I knew all was not well but I kept hoping things would change. Legs felt like I'd never ridden before, felt dehydrated (I'd really tried to hydrate the previous 2 days) I rode alone, didn't want to get in a pace line and overdo (common problem for me). Made it to Ashford in a respectable time ~2:40 , but as soon as I started the climb the writing was pretty much on the wall ( I refused to read the graffiti though), I believe a Granny with a walker passed me (this is a climb I looked forward to because I'd performed well before). Should have turned at the 100 mile mark but Nooooooooooo! I thought the little downhill might revive me. About 1/2 way up Salisbury I knew going to Shoshone would only mean the broom wagon. Should have turned then but I thought I should finish the climb, after all the ride back to FC wouldn't be that bad. By the time I was back in the valley I could only get my heart rate up the low 120's. Passed a lot of century riders struggling in the wind, was passed by some of the more elite 200 riders. Ran out of water just before I reached Badwater, felt sorry for those riders I passed because they were bond to run out well before the rest stop. Reached FC at about 4:50, of course there was no wind there, I noted it really switched off about Gold Canyon. I went back to camp, did a spit bath, packed up and went home. Sunday morning I had very sore legs, butt and even my arms. Now that's what I call fun!
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