On Saturday, April 9, 2022, I completed the Mulholland Challenge, a 170-kilometer (106-mile) event that started in Agoura Hills, California, and traversed many of the iconic climbs of the Santa Monica Mountains, with over 3,700 meters (12,100+ feet) of climbing. This was my first “event” following my recovery from the Achilles tendonitis that I had […]
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It was another great weekend of riding, despite the savage wind conditions. After a tough, stressful week at work, I found it difficult to wake up early on Saturday morning, even though I was excited to get out on the road. Then, I had to do my home exercise program and pre-ride warmup. I was […]
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On October 23, 2021, I completed the Ride Santa Barbara 100 (100-mile route). This was my first century since I got back into cycling nearly a year ago (but not my first century). I selected this event to mark the “anniversary” of the beginning of my weight-loss journey and my return to cycling. After being […]
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