By dougfoot, on June 30th, 2007
I went for a traing ride today, Newberg – Hagg Lake – Newberg – Williamette Mission – Newberg (106 miles). I completed this in 5 hours 35 minutes. When I arrived at Hagg Lake I found that a triathlon was going on (http://www.racecenter.com/hagglake/). What a blast! This was my fastest Hagg Lake loop ever – and to [...]
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By dougfoot, on June 27th, 2007
I have noticed that many successes or failures in life are a direct result of our mental attitude. I have seen many folks not do something because it “seemed” to difficult, when in reality, it is thier thought process that is keeping them from accomplishing it. Call it “F.E.A.R” F alse E vents A ppearing R eal When I decided to do [...]
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By dougfoot, on June 26th, 2007
Boy did that sneak up on me! Over 3000 miles ridden for the year and the Seattle to Portland is just two weeks away! Last year I didn’t hit the 3000 mile mark until after the STP… (Actually rode almost 4000 miles for 2006). At my current pace, I am well on my way to to exceed [...]
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By dougfoot, on June 17th, 2007
Yesterday, my friends and I road the Wheelmen Century route – quite a ride south of Portland Oregon. We followed the “Dan Henry” markers for the 100 mile route for this ride starting in St. Paul, and followed them through Canby and other small towns in rural Oregon. The weather forcast predicted a dry day, however, we did [...]
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By dougfoot, on June 9th, 2007
I did the Strawberry Century today – 5 Hours 58 minutes IN THE RAIN! Soaked to the bone, not a dry spot on me… As long as I moved, I wasn’t cold. Over all I’ll say this ride was fun, and enjoyable, I’ll be adding this ride on next year’s schedule!
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