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RAAM PART 3

May 13, 2017

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Terrible Two

The day started quick as usual from the start at Analy High. We were moving 20+ towards Santa Rosa. This was my 5th start for the TT, so I am starting to get used to the feeling. I was on my back-up bike that I have not ridden once since January giving me doubts about the day ahead. How I managed to break my fork on the way up to the ride is still a mystery to me. Somehow, a blast of wind managed to knock my bike over and snap the carbon drop out probably on Hwy 380 towards San Francisco. Some drivers were signaling to me and it took me a while to figure out the bike was sitting on its side, half way hanging off the car. The carbon drop out was still attached to the rack while the bike lied limply to the side. Luckily the damage was just to the fork and I can get that replaced before RAO. After driving back home to pick up the backup bike, I took back off for the ride. I had to adjust my goals on the fly as I knew it would be tough riding a bike I have touched since Janua...

Race Across Oregon 2009

Start – Hood River, OR Best Western to Time Station #1 Tygh Valley (73.4 miles) The Race Across Oregon in 2009 started in Hood River Oregon. The neutral start was led by George Thomas from the parking lot of Best Western out up some steep side streets through orchards to Hwy 35 which snakes slowly up the East side of Mt. Hood. Hwy 35 is an easy 5-6% climb that goes on for a long time. I met the crew at mile 18 or so and loaded up with some supplies and kept riding for the summit at Bennett Pass. Descended Bennett Pass which was a nice and fast descent to Hwy 48 which we hung a left to head out to Tygh Valley. This section was easy to descend and the climbs were not too steep. I was riding with James Cox and he mentioned his crew was meeting him at Tygh Valley because he figured he would not need support this early on in the race. Talk about hard core. We were riding through drier terrain and the trees were starting to thin out. I was moving well as we finally hit Tygh Va...

Time Trial #3: 26:15 Unofficial

Results The 3rd Beat the Clock Time trial of 2009 happened on Saturday and I was excited to tackle this post Devil Mountain and Central Coast Doubles. I figured I was going to crush it and felt pretty cocky, especially since I was sporting my ridiculous LAS Chronos TT helmet. I started out fast and noticed a lot of 30 MPH on the computer in the first few minutes. My joy was quickly crushed as I clearly went out too fast as I felt dead before the turn-around and felt like I was riding in mud. I figured I blew it again, but kept pushing. I got passed a bit past half way mark. It was a good thing I got passed as I was able to focus on something outside of myself and I kept the guy about 150 feet ahead of me for most of the rest of the ride. I was surprised I could keep him the same distance away for the rest of the ride, but I think this guy was much smarter about pacing and looked pretty solid. I think I went out way too fast which is a rookie mistake for these time trials ...

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