Saturday, July 24, 2010

Today's the day

The Race Across Oregon began for solo riders just minutes ago. Two person teams begin in two hours. I will be taking the first leg, from Hood River up towards Bennett Pass.

One small detail became apparent last evening as we prepared for this morning. In my rush to get on the road yesterday I failed to bring my heart rate pickup, looks like I'll be racing without a tachometer. Funny how you get to rely on these technologies. I rode for years without heart rate data, now I rely on it, especially when climbing or riding hard............both of which will be in abundance during Race Across Oregon.

Oh well, as RAAM veteran Sandy Earl says, just "ride the #&%^*# bike"!

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