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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, June 12, 2007
Dog StampedeMiles: 29.30 Elevation Gain: 538' April Miles: 571.49 Year to Date: 3820.19 I did not feel like have Del's group in Tualatin rip my lungs out after yesterday's hill repeats so I joined the slow group from Scott's tonight. In order to help me ride with them, I am now keeping my old Cannondale CAAD3 bike at their shop. They recently tuned it up and I threw on some old Spinergy XAero Wheels. I must admit, that this was the first road ride for the CAAD3 since I purchased the LeMond three years ago. I found that I like the bike, even if the ride is a bit harsh and the feel is twitchy. Also, the handlebars are very low compared to my other bikes which leads to a whole different feel on the bike. Oh, about the dogs. As we were leaving the small town of Turner, two small Chihuahuas came out onto the road chasing the peloton. They darted every which way and when we were not about to run over them, they were about to be run over by passing traffic. They were relentless in their pursuit and it would appear that they would chase us all of the way back to Salem. But we stopped and let them have the taste of victory before they turned back and headed home.
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