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My First Century Ride
On Sep 30, 5:27 pm, honeybunch wrote:
That is amazing! I couldnt do that. What a surprise to have it affect your shoulder. Scoliosis. 6 per cent curvature in the upper spine. No surprise at all. I completed the century. My computer says 106 miles, 8 hours 54 minutes rolling time. Total time including stops was 10 hours, 25 minutes. I didn't ride the second day, not because of the legs, but because of the right shoulder. I really need to solve my posture problems on the bike. I'll post a full report later. |
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My First Century Ride
Congratulations Neil. Just one more achievement for you to be proud
of! janice On Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:43:01 -0700, The Historian wrote: I completed the century. My computer says 106 miles, 8 hours 54 minutes rolling time. Total time including stops was 10 hours, 25 minutes. I didn't ride the second day, not because of the legs, but because of the right shoulder. I really need to solve my posture problems on the bike. I'll post a full report later. |
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My First Century Ride
On Sep 30, 6:00 pm, "Hud" wrote:
"The Historian" wrote in message ups.com... On Sep 28, 3:06 pm, "Hud" wrote: "The Historian" wrote in message groups.com... Well, my first century ride is this weekend, the MS City to Shore from Cherry Hill to Ocean City, NJ. I remember when I could barely walk a city block and was winded after seven minutes on a recumbent exercise bike. Now, a year and a half later, I've ridden 2200 miles since March and I'm going to ride a hundred miles tomorrow. What a long trip it's been. Thanks to my ASD sponsors Beverly, Matty, and Rachel. Neil 385/242/225 Wow, Neil. Good Luck! I recently learned what a century ride is (from the book "Heft On Wheels" by Mike Magnuson). I know I'm not ready for a ride like that. No way. The furthest I've ridden so far is only 25 miles. You are about to undertake a great adventure. Please share your experience when you get back. I'll be with you in spirit! I completed the century. My computer says 106 miles, 8 hours 54 minutes rolling time. Total time including stops was 10 hours, 25 minutes. I didn't ride the second day, not because of the legs, but because of the right shoulder. I really need to solve my posture problems on the bike. I'll post a full report later. You did it, Neil!!! Way to go. Now it's time to take care of yourself and let your body heal. Can't wait for your report. Get some rest. The report is in five parts, posted to my blog: http://historian2wheels.blogspot.com/ Here's the climatic moment, for those who don't want to wade through the entire thing: ....my team captain threatened to "kick my a**" if I quit prior to the end. But I don't want to quit. I know why I am riding. "I am riding because my limitations are entirely of my own making," I thought. "I am riding because I couldn't before. I am riding because I am no longer 385 pounds and unable to move. I ride because I've wanted to ride a bicycle for a long, long time. I ride because people tell me I can't, tell me I shouldn't. I ride because I am not a fat man on a bike, I am a real cyclist. And I've been one for a long time now. This ride only confirms it." My eyes well up a little. It's probably the salt air causing it. |
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