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7 Hills of Kirkland Metric Century: First of two backbreaking rides

Posted on May 28, 2015 by monteenbysk

That was one hard ride on Memorial Day. But no time to wallow in my soreness. Another tough one is coming up this Saturday. I signed up for these two back-to-back, backbreaking bike rides — the 7 Hills of Kirkland and … Continue reading →

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2013 Flying Wheels bike ride: Why aren’t more women bicycling?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by monteenbysk

For only the second year, I rode Flying Wheels bicycle ride on June 8, and I can’t imagine skipping it now to do either of the road runs happening the same weekend — the Fremont 5K and the Shore Run … Continue reading →

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12Ks of Christmas caps a semi-decent comeback year

Posted on December 23, 2012 by monteenbysk

This is the post I meant to finish last Sunday. I had a typically slow but solid effort in walking and running the 12Ks of Christmas 12K in Kirkland on Dec. 16, an event I have participated in since 2003 … Continue reading →

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My 20 bicycle rules of the road

Posted on September 30, 2012 by monteenbysk

My bicycle-riding season is winding down fast, now that college football is here, the days are shorter, and my first century (and all the training for it) is done. I am back to training mostly now for distance walks, which would … Continue reading →

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Tour de Peaks 2012: First century feels a lot like first marathon

Posted on August 18, 2012 by monteenbysk

I remember well my first marathon. It was October 2003 at the Portland Marathon, and I’d waited for this chance for several months of painstaking training. Only a heart attack or serious injury was going to keep me from crossing … Continue reading →

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Seattle Century 2012: Better late than never

Posted on July 30, 2012 by monteenbysk

Not everything went well with the Seattle Century 85-mile ride I did yesterday (July 28), but when I hit the finish line, it didn’t matter. The hospitality of the volunteers, the toughness of the course, and the achievement of completing … Continue reading →

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Flying Wheels 2012: Nice tune-up for my first century

Posted on June 11, 2012 by monteenbysk

I’m not sure when I will try for my first 100-mile bicycle ride — it could be the Seattle Century on July 28 or the Tour de Peaks on Aug. 12. But in the meantime, I’ll savor completing my longest … Continue reading →

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