Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I focused on miles-per-month. This helped me build a better fitness base.
Then I completed a 200k and rode a 144 mile day-trip.
Then I focused on hilly century events, including the Horribly Hilly Hundred and the Dairyland Dare.
Then I worked on speed with the goal of holding 19 mph for 50 miles.
None of this will get me into the Olympics, but I've lost 50 pounds over the last few years and improved my quality-of-life substantially.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.