Category: Century Rides

Strawberry Fields 2008

In 2005 this was my first century ride and this was my third time riding it.  I did this one on my own since I couldn’t talk anyone into joining

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iCare Classic 100K

Rode this one on my own and was originally hoping to knock out two centuries in a row but it didn’t pan out since it was so hot on the

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ACTC SJ to Big Basin

I led this ACTC ride but only a few folks showed up since Donnie had a big crew with him heading up to the Lick Observatory for lunch.  Mike and

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Grizzly Peak Metric Century 2008

I chased Dave Z on the North Loop from and back to Campolindo High School.  With the wind, cold, and lost energy chasing Dave I decided to ditch the South Loop and only put

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ACTC Reverse Mt Hamilton

It was my turn to lead a ride so I chose to inflict some pain with 113.5 miles and 9,200 feet of climbing.  Unfortunately, I felt way too much of

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ACTC North DMD

When I signed up to co-lead this ride with Deb I expected it to be challenging and I was right.  127 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing makes for a

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Tour de Franz 2008

Another 100+ mile ride with my ACTC long distance friends on a ride to Franz’s house to celebrate his 60th birthday.  Steve and I decided to start with Deb and the 7:30 crew rather

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Solvang Century 2008

The forecast was partly cloudy with highs in the low 70s so we were a bit surprised to wake up to heavy fog and mid-40s.  I met up with my friend Sandra and

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ACTC to San Gregorio

Another tough ride led by David and Deb on a great day in the Bay Area for a long ride out to the coast.  I chose to break my spirit

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