Against the Odds: My Camino Real Double Century 2024 Experience

Yesterday marked a significant milestone in my cycling journey. Against a backdrop of insufficient training and a brief hiatus from cycling, I completed the Camino Real Double Century. Covering the full 192-mile course in 16 hours and 53 minutes was an achievement that took me by surprise, given the circumstances leading up to the event. […]

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Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024

A Year of Triumphs and Challenges As we step into 2024, it’s a time for reflection and anticipation. The past year, 2023, was a memorable one in my cycling journey. While it came with its share of challenges, it was also filled with remarkable achievements that I will cherish forever. 2023 in Numbers These numbers, […]

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Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century: The Ride That Wasn’t Meant to Be

In the realm of endurance cycling, every ride has its own set of surprises and challenges—some pleasant and others not so much. After completing the grueling Hoodoo 300 and working through various obstacles in the Eastern Sierra Double Century, I felt like I was prepared for anything. But the Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century on […]

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The Unforgettable Journey of Hoodoo 300

The Unforeseen Challenge Before The Race Less than a week before Hoodoo 300, I encountered an obstacle that would test my resilience and determination. Just five days prior to the race, my support crew, who happen to be my wife and son, fell ill with norovirus. It was a harrowing week, trying to balance taking […]

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Conquering the Heat: Tracking Real-Time Temperatures with the Garmin Tempe Sensor

During a long ride, staying informed about external conditions is key. Not only do weather and temperature fluctuate throughout the day, but conditions change as a result of diverse changes in elevation and geography that we encounter on long rides. For those who have followed my journey to the Hoodoo 300, you’re aware of the […]

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The Road to Hoodoo 300: Climbing Higher and Getting Stronger

This past Saturday, I found myself returning to the familiar landscapes of Mt Pinos. Much like my previous rides, I sought maintain an easy endurance pace, at about 65% of my functional threshold power. As the miles went by and I drew closer to the summit, I was reminded of the early morning rides from […]

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Mindfulness and the Art of Self-Deception

As cyclists, athletes, and even in our everyday lives, we often find ourselves pushed to the brink of our physical or emotional capacities. It’s in these moments that the battle turns inward, where our determination, resilience, and mental fortitude are put to the ultimate test. Over time, I’ve learned that to conquer the body’s resistance, […]

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The Road to Hoodoo 300: Tackling Mt Pinos Amidst a Heat Wave

My latest training session on the path to Hoodoo 300 was a challenging solo ride from Santa Clarita, California to Mt Pinos, a summit located within Los Padres National Forest. The route served up a double whammy of high temperatures and high altitudes, helping to pinpoint key areas for further training focus. The weather during […]

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The Road to Hoodoo 300: Mojave Mastery and Lessons Learned

As I continue my journey towards the Hoodoo 300, my training is becoming more focused and intense. Recently, I embarked on an arduous 141-mile training ride (Kill Bill Church / It’s a G Thing ), which began in Santa Clarita and meandered through Bouquet Canyon and Godde Hill, finally extending to Lancaster and the end […]

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The Road to Hoodoo 300: Training with My Support Crew on the Santa Clarita to Stallion Springs Route

With the recent completion of the Eastern Sierra Double Century, my sights are now firmly set on the upcoming Hoodoo 300 Non-Stop Solo race in August. This race presents an additional layer of complexity as I will be relying heavily on my support crew for nutrition, hydration, and other needs—a dynamic I haven’t had to […]

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