Biking

I have started training for a Century. That is, a100 mile bike ride. Last night was great, with a few exceptions. I rode over 12 miles in 53 minutes. The terrain includes some hills and I felt great. The catch was the adrenaline rush as I dodged debris on dark roads with tight corners sometimes at 25 miles an hour or faster. I was lucky I did not crash. I have learned my lesson though. Next time I will wear a helmet for sure.

I am currently riding an early eighties huffy road bike that was salvaged (from a dumpster). I am looking for a nice road bike, but I am making due with what I have for now. The goal is to ride 93 miles this week. I am stoked. As part of my renewed bicycling enthusiasm I am reading one of lance Armstrong’s books and joining biking forums. Luckily I live in Portland. This city embraces bikers and I could not ask to happen upon a better place to take up serious cycling. So as I browsed and joined one of the local forums I saw a thread that I have to share.

http://bikeportland.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2509