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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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Friday, April 11, 2008
Goals for the Davis 24 ChallengeI have been quite this week. I only road my bike on Wednesday, and did not work out at the gym at all. Why? Because I was tapering for the Davis 24 Challenge, a 24 hour time trial. I did this ride last year, or I did the 12 hour version. I did 177.5 miles with an average of 15.5. Total elevation gain was over 8300 feet according to my HAC4. The reason I cut my ride short at 12 hours was that I had foot problems. I forgot to wear my orthotics. This year, I have better orthotics, better training, but more weight (by 10 pounds). Also, the temperature is foretast to be 86°, 10° warmer than last year. Goals: 1) Ride for 24 hours 2) Average 15.0 mph for the long day loop 3) Have a negative split; have a faster average on the second 12 hours. Very high goals, but one must always reach.
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