Ultra Rider: In Search of the Ultimate Long Ride RSS

Biking is one thing. Bicycling 100 miles is entirely another. But what about the bicycle ride that last all day and all night? At some point, you cross a line and at that point, cycling, becomes ultracycling.

This blog chronicles the story of a guy, his bike and a strange obsession with finding the outside edge of his personal limits.

In this chapter, having broken the UMCA record, recovered from a bone-crushing crash and achieving a top 15 finish at the inimitable Furnace Creek 508 we find our hero grappling with the realities of completing a 100km foot race.

For the complete story, follow this link, and read from the back to the front. The story won't make anymore sense when you've finished, but at least you'll know as much as the rest of us.

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A great picture of everyone at the finish. Ross here, taking back the reins from David. My sincere thanks to all of you that came out to cheer me on, sent me email, facebook, IM, etc. during the ride. Email alone, I received over 400 messages! Wow. I had no idea that there was so much support out there for this ride! I’m bushed. Heading off to bed, the recap will have to wait - but it will be worth it! :-)

A great picture of everyone at the finish. Ross here, taking back the reins from David. My sincere thanks to all of you that came out to cheer me on, sent me email, facebook, IM, etc. during the ride. Email alone, I received over 400 messages! Wow. I had no idea that there was so much support out there for this ride! I’m bushed. Heading off to bed, the recap will have to wait - but it will be worth it! :-)

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