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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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Saturday, September 12, 2009
The Marmot got Cooked on Bakeoven RoadI'll post my ride stats later, but I did not finish the 2009 Ring of Fire 24 Hour Time Trial. I was (key word is "was") riding well until Bakeoven Road. I followed my ride plan, and I was sucessful. I was able to climb Dufer Gap Road well; I was not suffering. However, when I turned onto Bakeoven, my life turned also. My heart rate climbed up to a beyon 150 bpm even when I was in my lowest gear (26 x 25). I stopped and started walking my bike up the hill in an effort to bring my heart rate down. Slowly it dropped to 130. I received cold fluids from another rider's crew (Thanks Adrian!). I got back on my bike, but my heart rate shot up again. My own crew then arrived and helped me. I got cooled off, some water, my heart rate down and back on the bike. But, the damage was done. Six miles later it was obvious that I had to DNF. From what I understand, my experience is not unique. A lot of riders quit early, even the 12 TT folks. It appears that the carnage is everywhere.
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