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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Hello Athlete-Adventurer!

I received this email this afternoon…

Hello Athlete-Adventurer!
Thank you for submitting your application to compete in the 26th Anniversary Furnace Creek 508 on October 3-5, 2009. This is a bold step you have taken and we salute you for the commitment it implies…

…and so it begins. Hopefully, this will be “My Next Big Ride”. I submitted my application to the AdventureCorps Furnace 508 today. The 508 is a legendary 508 mile race through Death Valley. Over 35,000 feet of climbing and lots of heat. I will know in 9 days whether I’ve been accepted or not. Wish me luck!

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