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04-10-2006, 03:03 PM #1
Shelley
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Finished my first metric century on Saturday!
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I rode Tierra Bella in Gilroy on Saturday. It was the longest I have ridden so far. Before this my longest ride was 41 miles. I felt good afterwards but I have to admit that the big hill kicked my butt! Of course the climb was worth it when we got to the other side and got to descend. Wheeeeeeee!
The weather couldn't have been more perfect! Next on my list will be Primavera, Chico Wildflower and then Wine country!
Shelley
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04-10-2006, 03:48 PM #2
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Nancy
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04-10-2006, 04:51 PM #3
back of the autobus
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Hey Shelley,
Congratulations !
Didja see me on the Canada Road descent, after the Gilroy Hot Springs rest stop?
I think I may have been near where you were saying " Wheeeeeeee! "
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04-10-2006, 05:04 PM #4
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Congratulations.
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04-11-2006, 08:10 AM #5
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Wooohoooooo! Way to go
Isn't it so great to accomplish a new goal???
When I bought my bike I remember hoping that someday I'd be able to ride Rosarito to Ensanada... a 53 mile fun ride... that one is a cruise in the park now!
hey jobob... that outfit is HOT! that's pretty much how I feel at the top of every climb!!!
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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04-11-2006, 08:52 AM #6
Shelley
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Hi Jobob,
yes we saw you at the top of the hill. My husband and I really got a kick out of seeing you there in your costume!
Shelley
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04-11-2006, 09:21 AM #7
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Congratulations!
Give yourself a big pat on the back!
I ride, therefore I am.
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04-11-2006, 10:02 AM #8
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I'd fall off my bike laughing if I saw that!!
Nanci***********
"...I'm like the cycling version of the guy in Flowers for Algernon." Mike Magnuson
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04-11-2006, 02:55 PM #9
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Congrats! What an accomplishment, you should be beaming with pride.
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04-12-2006, 04:42 AM #10
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Congratulations....what a wonderful feeling as I remember mine from last year. Spring has sprung, may this begin a wonderful riding season for you.
~ JoAnn
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04-13-2006, 12:27 PM #11
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Congrats BikerGal... its posts like yours and the responses within them that inspire me...
I have yet to do a metric century, but will prolly do so sometime this year - its on "to do" list
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow".
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04-24-2006, 07:09 AM #12
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Congrats!!
Way to go, Shelley!
I'm working toward my first one, and your accomplishment gives me encouragement. Bravo!
~Sherry.All vintage, all the time.
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04-24-2006, 07:27 AM #13
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Jo, I missed this while I was away. I'm so glad Popoki bumped the thread. The beads are a nice touch.
Congratulations, bikergal, on a milestone. Perhaps we'll run into you at the Wine Country.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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04-24-2006, 11:49 AM #14
I love headwinds! Really?
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Hey Jo - you gonna be available with the outfit come June 10th? Doing a century here that they've routed a 2,000 elevation gain over 7 miles on mile 80 of the ride!
I did see where they put a rest stop at the top of the dangblasted climb - but seeing that outfit there would sure perk up my spirits! LOL......maybe I'll clip the photo and just carry it!
and wooohoo bikergal!! there isn't anything in the world like riding those kind of miles and still feel pretty darn good afterwards! Congrats my friend!!!........now...when are you riding a century??
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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04-24-2006, 12:01 PM #15
Shelley
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I haven't picked a century to do yet. I am training for America's most beautiful ride on June 4 and then after that I start training for another marathon. I'll have to see if there are any in the early marathon training days that I can fit in. Finishing a century is one of my goals for this year.
Shelley
