Category Archives: Road Biking

Last ride of the Year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Howard

Reconnected with my friend Bill today for a ride among the citrus and avocado groves of Camarillo, Santa Paula and Somis. Great views from the top of Balcom Canyon followed by a speedy and cold descent into the flat lands … Continue reading →

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Injured and can’t go out and play :(

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Howard

Here a list of things I do when I can’t run: Break into my stack of books I have been wanting to read…… Reading Longitude right now. This is the story of how one man solved the problem of accurately … Continue reading →

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Getting back in the Saddle

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Howard

Got a pulled calf muscle and trying to keep my fitness by getting back on the bike.  Great riding in the balmy SoCal weather..  This was my second climb up the Rock Store in 2 days.  Feeling better about my … Continue reading →

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New Garmin 705

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Howard

Just broke down and ordered one. I figured with all the riding it will help me train better.

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Back to Blogging….again

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Howard

Now that I am back from China and the Hardrock 100 I will try to get back to blogging.  I have been accepted to compete in the Furnace Creek 508.  This is a 508 mile solo bike race across the … Continue reading →

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Backbone, Home and Back

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Howard

I started at Kanan Road at the backbone trailhead today at 7:40.  Andy’s friend Maria wanted to run long today so she joined me on this run.  The plan was to run to Misha Mokwa where she would meet her … Continue reading →

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Fog to Sun

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Howard

Road down to PCH in the fog and half way up Encinal Canyon the fog cleared and it got hot.  Felt good despite the swollen quads and heel blister.  Probably did 45-50 miles…

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Bad Drivers and Tar Pits

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Howard

Took a recovery ride this morning and came back through Hidden Valley. Had a car pass a truck and come at me head on. I had to pull off the side of the road into the dirt. I cussed him … Continue reading →

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Biking Continuum

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Howard

I started the day with a friend of mine who has always wanted to ride a bike but never had the chance to learn. Now she has a goal to ride a bike with her friends at the beach. She … Continue reading →

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