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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My Goals, My Priorities

In order of importance…

1. Enjoy myself. I will hurt, I will want to give up, none of what I am about to do will be easy. All of it should be made enjoyable through a positive mindset and an appreciation of how far I’ve come.

2. Finish. I will ride my bike for the duration of the event. I will not give up. I will not DNF unless my health is at risk, or my equipment prevents me.

3. Ride competitively. I will make a top 10 placing in my age class.

4. Qualify. If I am able to meet these other goals, I will ride 425 miles in 24 hours.

At no time will I let myself reprioritize these goals. I will try to remember why I am here at all times and do my best to ensure that each of these goals are met, in the order of importance that I’ve laid out here.

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