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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Weather update

Just got off the phone with the race organizers - the forecast is 20% chance of rain for Sat./Sund - markedly different than the thunderstorms I was seeing in my forecast. You can make your own call, might be wise to bring a light raincoat just in case. I will be picking up some plastic sheeting later on to cover gear, etc. Also good news - we’ve secured two rooms for the duration of the event - we will be right at the race track in the thick of things and won’t have to worry about checking out early or anything. All seems to be coming together nicely. See you both soon.

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