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Crashiversary

So one year ago, I started off on a journey to ride 54 miles in Blount County, TN.  I would have never imagined the journey it turned into.  None the less, instead of rehashing the past, it's best to move forward.  I think I've done a pretty good job of that.

Tomorrow, May 19, 19 - the goal is to ride 27 miles in Bedford County, VA as part of the Storming of Thunder Ridge.  I've done just about every distance at this event with the exception of the Century, the Mountain Only (I've done the mountain as part of the 75 mile route twice, both times in the rain) and the 27 mile "Cifax Ramble."  Funny that my doctor said, "at one year, you will be 50% of where you were the day before you crashed."  Check at the mileage goals, ya'll!!!  Is that creepy or what?


I will try to post some pictures on Facebook, Instagram from the day tomorrow.  It's going to be hot and humid, so I'm thinking 27 miles isn't going to be easy.  I'm not out for any time goals, I just want to finish it.  It will be my longest ride (by 6 miles) in year.

I found the quote below last week and it resonated with me. I think it sums up the past 364 days. I by no means feel like I'm "back" or even halfway back. I know I have a ways to go and there's so much more to do.  I don't have to be in any rush; it's just another step along the way.  


"Attitude lies somewhere between emotion and logic.  It's that curious mix of optimism and determination that enables you to maintain a positive outlook and to continue plodding in the face of the most adverse circumstances."  Pat Summitt.

Thanks for the continued support and friendships.  I couldn't have gotten this far without you.  

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  1. RickyMay 18, 2019 at 1:55 PM

    Good Luck friend and I hope it isn't as tiring as you think it will be but I'm really glad that you are riding again and I hope by this time next year you will exceed your previous goals. I had pneumonia last spring and struggled to do the 45 and I'm not where I used to be but I hope we both go go go. Hope to see you there.

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