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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Words to live by…

Muhammed Ali was a great boxer, but he also had a pretty good idea of what it took to be successful. Rarely is good boxing advice also good cycling advice, but there are some gems in this article that outlines some smart words from one of the best sports figures of all time. Some of this I follow, some I need to work on…

  1. Take a risk.
  2. Steer clear of self-sabotage and creating inner obstacles.
  3. Keep your self-talk positive.
  4. Don’t make a big deal out of it. Use your emotional leverage to succeed.

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