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[ragbrai40]

I was having one of those unfortunate mid-life crisis things last year, turning 40 and all that and decided that I needed to do something to reclaim my....youth? Or something like that.

I been riding for 8 years, nothing too serious, around town a few out of town rides and RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) was ending in the town I grew up in so I decided that this was the year I was meant to be on the ride. It was an omen - turning 40, RAGBRAI ending in home town - I had to do it.

So I did. I got a road bike, put a bunch of training miles in, went on this 475 mi week long ride and wondered why I hadn't done it sooner! So to remind myself of the accomplishment and at the time for inspiriation, ragbrai40 came into play.

And the best thing I'm still riding - more than ever and in better shape than I've ever been in! What a great bday present to me that lasted for a whole year!

I just celebrated my 41st birthday and am already signed up for RAGBRAI #2!