Seattle ultra cyclist Chris Ragsdale is competing against 323 others in the National 24 Hour Challenge this weekend. Chris has a fairly long history at this event, all at the top of the podium:
2006: 470.2 miles: 1st Place
2007: 502.6 miles: 1st place and event record
2008: 473.2 miles: 1st place and age group record
2009: 480.1 miles: 1st place and age group record
2010: 494.8 miles: 1st place and age group record
This year he aims to set a new course record of 503 miles (that’s an average speed of 20.96 mph, including pit stops).Into the night: Chris Ragsdale gets back into the race during the 2009 event.The event begins at 8:00AM today with a bagpipe band to inspire the riders as they depart from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Riders start with a 120 mile loop in rolling to hilly terrain. After returning to the start area, the riders cycle a 24-mile rolling loop that goes through the Yankee Springs Recreation area. Finally, overnight until 8:00 am Sunday morning, they ride a 7.5 mile fairly flat loop beginning and ending at the Middle School.
It must be hell to be the mate of a cycling addict. Things that are hugely important like skinny tires, high tech toys, and the need for speed all threaten our closest relationships.
Eugene, OR is a fantastic cycling town and has an amazing pool of potential cycling partners. I feel fortunate about the circle of cycling friends I had while I lived there. We were all able to take advantage of one another's strengths to stay fit, improve our riding skills, and have fun.
State of the art, circa 1958 Back in the day, before styrofoam and helmets were invented, cyclists relied on crushable felt hats to protect their heads. Image courtesy Ian Fuller.
Many high schools provide students with alternative ways to earn P.E. credits. At Squalicum High School in Bellingham, this comes in the form of a "P.E. waiver" that is typically granted to students involved in extracurricular activities such as cheerleading, team sports or other physically demanding, organized after school activities (figure skating, hockey, martial arts etc.).
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