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April 26, 2008
Night before Wildflower
We went in to Chico and picked up our sign in package, which included a really cool Wildflower Bag. Ed, Rodney and the gang have the sign in process down to a science - we were in and out in less than 5 minutes.
We met a few friends, then headed our separate ways. I then swung by Sports LTD - they were having a 20% off sale today only!!!! I managed to find a few things that I just couldn't live without.
Spent a few minutes checking out the bike this evening. Cleaned the chain, oiled, it, lubed the cables and pedals, and cleaned up the frame just a bit. I even broke out the tool kit, and tighted up everything I could think of to tighten. I carefully wiped down the tires, and found a puncture vine. Glad I found that before it made it through the tire into the tube.
Our plan for tomorrow is the 65 mile "mild-flower". Should be a great day, with beautiful weather predicted.
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April 20, 2008
Thank You!!!
Margaret and I wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire Durham and Chico communities for their cards, phone calls, well-wishes and support during Margaret's recovery. For those of you that do not know, Margaret was seriously injured in a bicycle vs. bollard accident on Saturday, April 12.
We would especially like to thank the Durham Women's Evening Club, whose members were incredible.... They made sure our family had a warm dinner almost every night, and helped drive Margaret to and from doctor visits and such when I could not be there. Special thanks go out to Stan, Lynda, Leanne and Mark, Doreen, Nancy, Marlene, Margo, Mari Ann, Dana, Janet, for their help and support. Thanks also need to go out to the staff at Enloe Prompt Care, especially Dr Layne and Nurse Jack, who tried to help us see the humor in this crazy way our Saturday afternoon ended.
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April 19, 2008
Only 7 days till Wildflower
Well, ready or not the Wildflower century is almost here. I've done a pretty poor job of preparing this year, as my longest ride has been 60 miles, and most weeks my longest rides have been 40 miles. I have made it up HoneyRun a few times, and up Humboldt once..... But have not even done the Table Mountain Ride yet this year....
I signed up for the 100 mile, but seems how some friends are doing the 60, and I have a triathlon just 13 days later, I may opt for the 60 mile ride. This would probably be a lot more fun, and leave my body in much better shape to actually be a competitor at the City of Gold Triathlon.
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April 13, 2008
So much to talk about!!!
So much to talk about this morning... How about starting with Scott Bauh's grand entry last night into the SUB FOUR MINUTE MILE CLUB!!!! In front of a huge crowd at Chico State, he finished the mile in 3 minutes, 59 seconds, and 81/100. To put this in perspective, after 6 years of training, had I been in that same race, Scott would have had 2 minutes and 30 seconds to shake hands and sign autographs before I would have made it across the finish line.
What an awesome performance!!!
Next weekend, Saturday, August 19 is the North Forebay Triathlon. This is a great kayak, run, mountain bike event, put on by Bob Hastings, that helps support Oroville Athletics programs. All the details are here.
In just two weeks, on April 27th, the always AWESOME Chico Velo Wildflower ride happens. With a 15, 30, 60 and 100 mile option, there is something for everyone this year!!! I will be doing the 100 mile option this year, my wife was planning on doing the 30 mile ride (her first time in an organized ride) but and unfortunate close encounter with a "BOLLARD" of all things, on the Cohassett bike path this weekedn has dashed those plans. More on that story later.... All the ride details are here.
In just 4 weeks, on May 10th, the City of Gold Triathlon will be held. If you have ever wanted to watch or participate in a sprint distance (short) triathlon, this is the one. Just enough hills to challenge even the most accomplished biker and runner, but short enough distances that it does not take a huge training committment to finish. Get all the details here.
In just 14 short weeks, I'll be loading up and heading to Sonoma County... For the Vinemen 1/2 Iron Triathlon. This will be my second year doing this race, and I hope to bring my time in under 6 hours this year. All the details are here.
Stay safe, train smart, and keep up the good fight!!!
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