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've done about two dozen century rides in the last 4 years.
About 1/3 of these are organized events, the rest are rides in northeast Illinois starting from my home.
I find riding with one or two friends to be ideal. Riding alone is something I often do, but I consider it to be less safe than riding in a small group. I avoid larger groups, it takes too much energy and effort to hang with a group and avoid any contact with the young guns while maintaining a paceline for 5 to 6 hours.
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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.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 03-03-13 at 06:06 PM.