Darn! I wish I'd known about that before I made plans for Sunday. How I haven't heard anything, I have no idea.Originally Posted by arielmoon
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10-17-2008, 09:17 AM #1
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Aimee
A bicycle does get you there and more.... And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun. ~Bill Emerson, "On Bicycling," Saturday Evening Post, 29 July 1967
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10-19-2008, 07:52 AM #2
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Arielmoon, I'm sure you're out riding as I type this. I hope it's going well!!! I can't wait for your ride report!
I finished my century yesterday and it was amazing. Of course it was challenging and there was pain involved, but I did it! I actually met up with some folks I know at about mile 40, so I didn't really ride alone. It was fun to be with a small group...and great for drafting!
I hope your ride goes as well as mine did!
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10-19-2008, 01:55 PM #3
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I Did It!!!!
wooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooo!!!
We started out in a big group to the first rest stop at 30 miles. Most of the people I knew were doing 55 except for the 19 yr old mechanic from LBS. So after the stop he and I headed out and rode the entire time together. We have ridden in group ride and are well matched.
Lunch stop at 55 miles.
At about 60 miles my right leg/ knee started hurting. It felt like a hamstring spasm.
Rest stop at 75 miles I felt pretty good. Had to inspire the kid so I told him he was getting arse whooped by a 40 year old newbie.
Rest stop at 90 and I am hurting pretty good. Right knee is throbbing and I am mostly pedaling with the left leg. Still smiling though.
The Hawthorne trail is a rails to trail and it is GORGEOUS. Nice and flat for a while to give my knee a rest.
The kid pretty much pulled me the last 5 miles although I managed to lead to the finish. My xBF made some encouraging signs and posted 2 of them on the route. This was in my truck when I got there:
The sign was in the truck not him... LOL
He also took some action shots so I may add more later.
Thank you everyone! The advice here was priceless! The support was awesome and they even had vegan hot dogs at the finish!
I am resting on the couch with ice on my knees but I am very proud!Last edited by arielmoon; 10-20-2008 at 08:05 AM.
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10-19-2008, 02:16 PM #4
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action shots
Here is the turn coming into the finish.
Last edited by arielmoon; 10-19-2008 at 05:09 PM.
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10-19-2008, 02:46 PM #5
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FANTASTIC! Great Job, Arielmoon! Your awesome smile says it all!
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10-19-2008, 04:32 PM #6
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CONGRATS!!!
I was waiting for your ride report and so glad that it came with pictures!!
I knew that you'd do great. And it looks like you had fun - sore knees and all.
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10-19-2008, 05:08 PM #7
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Yahoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Great pics too, by the way
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10-19-2008, 05:12 PM #8
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Oh and my partner has ridden the ride a few years in a row and this is the best he has ever done. 5 hours 17 mins.
I am very glad to have had someone to ride with. There were very long stretches where we were by our selves.Last edited by arielmoon; 10-19-2008 at 05:21 PM.
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