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, we find our hero struggling to overcome the aftermath of a nasty bike crash in order to achieve a top ten finish at the inimitable Furnace Creek 508

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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Bah!  Cell signal very spotty… trying another upload.  Ross was in great spirits this morning.  Some joking around but you could see the focus in his face and mannerisms.

Crew:  Matt Minton, Tom McDonald (me!) and chief Larry Optis.  We’re having a great time so far.  Should be seeing riders in a few minutes… will get more pics and try to get them up before the signal goes away completely.

(Post: Tom McDonald)

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