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Volksriden

2025 Barrows Volksride

Since imperial centuries have become as rare as hen’s teeth for me, I guess I have to start reporting out on the metric centuries I do, or at least the 100 km “event rides”.

After a post-PMC lull, which included last month’s trip to South Carolina, my October was focused on building back up to fitness in preparation for the upcoming Livestrong Challenge. Two weeks before Livestrong, there was a nearby event ride that I figured would be a great warm-up.

So last Saturday I rode the Barrows Volksride. It was my first 100 km ride since my PMC, 2½ months ago. And it had been 18 months since I did a “new-to-me” organized event as a first-time rider.

As I was focused on building fitness, I decided not to taper my training, only taking one day off the bike to freshen the legs somewhat.

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2025-10-23

2025 Barrows Volksride

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Site News: Bye Duolingo!
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Since imperial centuries have become as rare as hen’s teeth for me, I guess I have to start reporting out on the metric centuries I do, or at least the 100 km…
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