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."
Mario Cipolini
"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride."
John F. Kennedy
"The important decisions in my life I make while out riding my bike."
Former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi
"Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.” Lance Armstrong
Thursday, February 28, 2008
February Summary
February Miles: 628.64
February Elevation: 25,592
Year to Date Miles: 1036.25
Year to Date Elevation: 35,579
February was a good month for me. I rode eleven times during the month, six times on one our tandems, my Lemond three times, and once each on my Colnago and Power Crank equipped Cannondale. I passed 1000 miles for the year and we traveled down to Death Valley National Park where we rode in Chris Kostman's Death Valley Training Camp and then extended our stay so we could add a RUSA Permanent, our second of the year.
My legs are feeling good, but I did not lose any weight during the month. I am at 200 pounds and holding. I need to drop to at least 185 by July and the Race Across Oregon.
March will continue to be a busy month for me. I have only three event rides schedules, all randonnées. I plan on riding the Snoozeville Populaire and the Birkie Brevet with the Oregon Randonneurs and Brevet with the Seattle International Randonneurs. But, more importantly, I plan on at least two "Ride to Sunrise" rides. I will wake up at 3:30 am, and ride to sunrise which is at 6:00 am at this time of year. The only thing the could stop me is rain. I dislike riding in the rain at night.
